Burger King
Reporting covers the strategic developments, operational performance, and market activity of one of the UK’s major QSR brands, including franchise growth, menu innovation, pricing strategy, tech integrations, marketing campaigns, and competitive positioning. Coverage provides insight for foodservice professionals monitoring fast food trends, high-volume operations, and the evolving dynamics of branded quick-service dining.
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Feb- 2024 -22 FebruaryRestaurants
Sticks n Sushi secures £22m loan
Sticks n Sushi has revealed that it has secured a £22m loan from Oak North Bank to support further growth. The business was acquired by leading private equity firm, McWin Capital Partners, in January this year. McWin is a sector specialist with stakes in a number of chains, including: Gail’s…
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Jan- 2024 -10 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Wetherspoon agrees deal with Haven for on-site pub
JD Wetherspoon has announced that it has agreed a deal with holiday park operator Haven to operate pubs on its sites. The agreement will see £1.1m invested into the first Wetherspoon pub, which will open its doors in March at Primrose Valley in North Yorkshire. The deal means that Haven…
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Nov- 2023 -10 NovemberTrade Associations
Hospitality leaders call for ‘urgent action’ in Autumn Statement
Michelin-starred chefs and publicans have joined industry CEOs from more than 230 companies in signing an open letter to the chancellor calling for urgent support ahead of this month’s Autumn Statement. Tom Kerridge, Monica Galetti, Tom Aikens and Jodie Kidd were among the chefs and publicans included in the letter,…
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6 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 06/11/23
RBI, the parent company of Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons, reported Q3 revenues of $1.83bn (£1.48bn), up from $1.72bn (£1.39bn), primarily driven by increases in system-wide sales in all of its segments. EBITDA for the group increased by 9.3% to $698m (£563m), while net income for the quarter was…
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6 NovemberNews
Restaurant Brands International sales rise to $1.8bn in Q3
Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the company behind Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons and Firehouse Subs, has seen revenues rise to $1.83bn (£1.47bn) in Q3, up from $1.72bn (£1.38bn). This result was primarily driven by increases in system-wide sales in all of its segments, according to the group. For the period…
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Oct- 2023 -23 OctoberFeatures
Circular&Co. and the rise of returnable packaging
The industry is waking up to the urgency of addressing environmental issues, and the catering industry is no exception; UKH has recently announced that some 5,000 hospitality venues across the UK have begun their net zero journey, thanks to the industry body’s partnership with Sky Zero and Zero Carbon Forum…
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16 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 16/10/23
Loungers reported H1 total revenues of £149.6m, marking a 22.3% increase from the previous year. They achieved one-year like-for-like sales growth of 7.7% over the 24 weeks ending 1 October, showing an acceleration from the 5.7% growth reported for the 12 weeks ending 9 July. The company opened 16 new…
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16 OctoberRestaurants
Creams Cafe appoints new COO
Creams Cafe has announced the appointment of Oliver Rodbard as its new chief operating officer, as the company heads for international expansion. Rodbard brings over 16 years of experience gleaned in the food and hospitality industry within franchise models. He joins Creams Cafe from Soul Foods Group, a global franchisee…
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Aug- 2023 -9 AugustRestaurants
Popeyes owner sees system-wide sales rise 14% in Q2
Restaurant Brands International Inc., which owns Popeyes and Burger King, has revealed that consolidated system-wide sales grew by 14% year-over-year during the second quarter ended 30 June. This comes as the group surpassed the 30,000-restaurant mark globally, generating more than $40bn (£31bn) in system-wide sales over the last year. During…
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Jun- 2023 -16 JuneAnalysis
Can all restaurants profit from introducing vegan meals?
Many establishments renowned for their non-vegetarian cuisine are cutting down on their meat-based menu as they become more ecologically conscious and look for ways to reduce carbon emissions. Wahaca became one of the first major restaurant chains to remove steak from its menu as part of its sustainability initiative earlier…
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