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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May- 2022 -24 MayBusiness
SSP revenues surge 212.9% as travel rebounds
The SSP Group has reported its revenues surged 212.9% year-on-year to £803.2m for the six month period ended 31 March 2022 (H2), recovering “strongly” with 64% growth compared to pre-Covid levels as the travel sector rebounds. SSP operates brands such as Upper Crust and Ritazza, as well as franchises for…
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Mar- 2022 -29 MarchFeatures
The need to do more: hospitality rallies in aid of Ukrainian refugees
The United Nations disclosed that more than three million people have fled Ukraine in search of safety with “most” residing in neighbouring EU countries. Nearly two million Ukrainians have settled in Poland and the EU has granted those fleeing the war a “blanket-right” to stay and work throughout the 27…
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18 MarchRestaurants
Papa John’s US Franchisee refuses to close 190 Russian sites
While Papa John’s International has confirmed it has suspended all corporate operations in Russia, a US franchise operator in Russia has refused to close its 190 stores. According to the New York Times, Christopher Wynne, the owner of PJ Western, the company that controls the sites primarily owned by Russian…
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18 MarchRestaurants
Burger King’s Russian operator refuses to shut operations
The owner of Burger King, Restaurant Brands International, has issued a statement clarifying why Burger King operations are unable to be suspended in Russia, as its operator in the country refuses to shut the group’s restaurants. The group confirmed it had contacted the main operator of the business and “demanded”…
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11 MarchRestaurants
Burger King suspends corporate support to Russia
Burger King has announced it has suspended all of its corporate support for the Russian market in light of the ongoing Ukraine crisis. This includes support for operations, marketing and supply chain, in addition to refusing approvals for investment and expansion. The chain has no corporate restaurants in Russia, as…
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Feb- 2022 -25 FebruaryBusiness
Yo! owner strengthens advisor line-up amid £750m IPO listing
The sushi chain Yo!’s parent company, Snowfox Group, has reportedly picked further advisers for a potential £750m listing. According to Sky News, the Snowfox Group is working with Barclays, Jefferies and Peel Hunt on a prospective initial public offering (IPO). Mayfair Equity Partners, the company’s controlling shareholder, is said to…
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Jan- 2022 -5 JanuaryFood and Drink
Burger King acquires 12 franchise restaurants
BKUK, the franchisee for Burger King in the UK, has agreed to acquire 12 new restaurants from existing franchise partners. The acquisition of all the BKUK restaurants operated by franchise companies, Kaykem Fast Foods Limited and Saxby, will increase the BKUK direct-owned portfolio to 172 restaurants. The acquisition will add…
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Oct- 2021 -11 OctoberFood and Drink
Burger King UK to debut on stock market for £600m
Burger King UK is reportedly set to debut on the London Stock Exchange for roughly £600m, according to The Times. The fast-food chain company, which is owned by the private equity firm Bridgepoint, is understood to be in ongoing discussions with bankers from Investec and Numis in a bid to…
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Jun- 2021 -9 JuneBusiness
SSP H1 losses widen to £300m
SSP Group, the travel food and beverage outlets operator, saw its pre-tax loss on a reported basis under IFRS 16 spike to £299.7m for the six months ended 31 March 2021. The 774% increase in losses can be attributed to a 78.8% year-on-year decline in group revenues, falling from £1.21bn…
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Apr- 2021 -16 AprilFood and Drink
Takeaways and deliveries soar 346% in March
Delivery and takeaway sales in March 2021 reportedly rose 346% year-on-year as consumers continued to replace dining out with at-home orders. According to the CGA’s hospitality at home tracker, the figure also represented a 9% increase from February’s levels. The study found that deliveries accounted for over 62% of operators’…
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