KFC
Coverage focuses on the UK strategy and performance of one of the world’s largest quick-service restaurant brands. Reporting includes franchise expansion, store refits with digital ordering and kiosk tech, menu development including meat-free trials, and partnerships with delivery platforms such as Deliveroo and Just Eat. Insight also covers pricing strategy, drive-thru growth, high street and retail park positioning, and supply chain initiatives, offering a lens into scalable, high-volume operational models in the QSR sector.
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Nov- 2025 -10 NovemberRestaurants
345 hospitality businesses urge tax cuts ahead of Budget
More than 340 leading hospitality businesses have signed an open letter to the chancellor calling for urgent action in the upcoming Budget to support the sector. The letter, coordinated by trade body UKHospitality, is backed by companies including Butlin’s, Greene King, IHG Hotels and Resorts, KFC, Merlin Entertainments, Marston’s, Wagamama,…
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7 NovemberNews
KFC to open new site at Winsford Gateway in Cheshire
KFC, via its approved franchise operator Gastronomy Restaurants Ltd, has become the latest new operator to sign up for a unit at Winsford Gateway, the 30-acre strategic development and major employment site in Cheshire. Winsford Gateway developer Rula Developments has agreed a deal with Gastronomy Properties to purchase a 0.66-acre…
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5 NovemberFood and Drink
KFC UK and Ireland sees sales jump 9% in Q3
Yum Brands has revealed that KFC UK and Ireland system sales grew 9% in the 13 weeks ended 30 September 30, 2025, driven by strong growth in transactions. Furthermore, the company stated that its in-store sales grew 8% while its delivery sales rose 12% in the period. It put this…
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Oct- 2025 -13 OctoberPeople
Chaiiwala appoints new COO
Chaiiwala has appointed Ben Clayton as its chief operating officer. Clayton joins Chaiiwala from Splendid Restaurants – part of Splendid Hospitality Group – where he served as managing director. On a franchised basis, Splendid Restaurants operates 38 KFC restaurants across the north and northeast of England. Under his leadership, Splendid…
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Sep- 2025 -30 SeptemberFood and Drink
Tortilla UK posts record H1 profits amid European expansion
Tortilla has reported record profitability in its UK operations for the 26-week period to 29 June, which has helped offset early-stage investment losses in France as the company continues its European expansion. The fast-casual Mexican restaurant group revealed that its adjusted EBITDA in the UK rose 33% to £2.4m, which…
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18 SeptemberFood and Drink
KFC to open new restaurant in Moreton creating 40 jobs
KFC has revealed that it is opening a new restaurant in Moreton this weekend, creating 40 jobs as part of the fast-food chain’s wider expansion across the UK and Ireland. The outlet, which opens on 20 September, will have seating for 46 customers, six digital ordering kiosks, on-site parking and…
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10 SeptemberFood and Drink
KFC franchisee Gastronomy to more than double restaurant count
KFC franchise partner Gastronomy has signed a deal to more than double the number of KFC restaurants over the next five years, adding more than 50 restaurants to its portfolio. Backed by HSBC, Gastronomy will grow to over 100 KFC restaurants across the UK by 2030. The new openings will…
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4 SeptemberRestaurants
Raising Cane’s to open first UK restaurant in 2026
Raising Cane’s, the US fried chicken chain known for its popularity on TikTok, is set to open its first UK restaurant next year, according to City AM. The flagship site will be located at 21–22 Coventry Street in London’s West End, between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. The site, a…
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1 SeptemberRestaurants
Moto Hospitality appoints new chief operating officer
Moto Hospitality has appointed Noel Collett as its new chief operating officer, effective 29 September 2025. Collett has more than 30 years’ experience in retail and hospitality. He was previously chief operating officer for the UK and Ireland at SSP Group, the transport hub food and beverage operator, and earlier…
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Aug- 2025 -6 AugustRestaurants
Yum Brands sales rise 4% in Q2
Yum Brands has reported that worldwide system sales rose by 4% in its second quarter, led by Taco Bell and KFC where sales were up by 6% and 5%, respectively. In the UK, KFC sales rose by 5% over the period. The group also welcomed “robust” digital system sales which…
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