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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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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15 JuneNews
Costa Coffee and Wendy’s to open at Ram Jam Services
Costa Coffee and Wendy’s have recently signed up two new leases for retail space at Godwin’s newest roadside development Ram Jam Services. Costa Coffee has taken a 1,788 sq ft unit whilst Wendy’s, via its franchisee Blank Table Ltd, has signed up to 3,305 sq ft. These deals follow Godwin’s…
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May- 2023 -3 MayNews
Restaurant Brands International sees Q1 earnings hit $588m
Restaurant Brands International which runs Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons and Firehouse Subs, has revealed its earnings hit $588m (£469m) for the quarter ending in March 2023 as its global sales increased 10%. The company said the performance, which beat analysts expectations, was driven by increases in its segments as…
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Jan- 2023 -18 JanuaryRestaurants
Burger King announces partnership with UK Youth
Burger King has announced its partnership with UK Youth, a charity that works to ensure all young people are equipped to “reach their full potential and thrive at every stage of their lives”. This comes as new research revealed that 83% of young people say their mental wellbeing has been…
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Dec- 2022 -22 DecemberRestaurants
Top 10 UK casual dining brands to expand presence in 2022
According to the latest data from the Lumina Intelligence Operator Data Index, the top 10 UK casual dining brands are forecast to grow their combined outlet count by +1.1% to 5,566. This growth is set to be driven by Pret A Manger (+7.5%), Nando’s (+4.0%) and KFC (+2.1%). In contrast,…
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Oct- 2022 -31 OctoberRestaurants
Chopstix unveils franchise partnership with Butlin’s
Chopstix has announced a new franchise agreement with holiday resort operator, Butlin’s. The Asian QSR brand will open a site at Butlin’s Bognor Regis resort next year following the move, with ambitions to roll out to resorts in Minehead and Skegness in the future. Butlin’s will also open Skyline Eats…
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25 OctoberBusiness
Burger King joins British Franchise Association
Burger King has announced its membership into the British Franchise Association (bfa), as part of a commitment to ethical franchising, and “ensuring franchisees feel confident about the viability of their businesses”. Burger King said it was “excited” to join the association, which aims to “support and influence high quality, ethical…
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3 OctoberNews
Burger King acquires 74 franchise restaurants
Burger King UK (BKUK) has announced the indirect acquisition of all 74 Burger King restaurants, including 36 drive-thrus, from its second largest franchise partner, Karali Limited and Teresina Limited (the Karali Group). This marks BKUK’s “largest ever” franchise consolidation, and the announcement comes as the business has secured £110m of…
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Sep- 2022 -27 SeptemberPeople
Domino’s appoints Elias Diaz Sese as interim CEO
Domino’s Pizza Group has announced that Elias Diaz Sese, currently a non-executive director of Domino’s, will become chief executive officer (CEO) on an interim basis, effective 10 October 2022. Sese will work closely with outgoing CEO, Dominic Paul, to facilitate a “smooth” transition. Based in the UK, he brings over…
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