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.

  • Nov- 2023 -
    3 November
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 03/11/23

    Today’s news in brief – 03/11/23

    Starbucks revenues increased 11% to $35.9bn for the full year ended 1 October, as global comparable store sales increased by 8%. The company’s operating income for the full year increased by 27% to $5.8bn compared with $4.6bn in 2022. In Q4, net revenues for the international segment grew by 11%.…

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  • 3 November
    Food and DrinkKFC owner net revenues rise 26% in Q3

    KFC owner net revenues rise 26% in Q3

    Yum! Brands, the owner of KFC, has revealed that net incomes increased 26% to $416m (£340m) for Q3 ended 30 September, as total revenues rose by 4% to $1.71bn (£1.4bn).  This comes as KFC contributed 13% to the overall global sales growth, followed by 11% by Taco Bell and 4%…

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  • Oct- 2023 -
    16 October
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 16/10/23

    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 October
    RestaurantsCreams Cafe appoints new COO

    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 -
    4 August
    Food and DrinkYum Brands income surges 86% in Q2

    Yum Brands income surges 86% in Q2

    Yum Brands, the operator of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has reported that its net income surged 86% to $418m (£328.9m) for the second quarter ended 30 June.  By the end of Q2, the group’s total revenues reached $1.69bn (£1.33bn), spelling an increase of 3% from $1.64bn (£1.29bn) in…

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  • Jun- 2023 -
    16 June
    AnalysisCan all restaurants profit from introducing vegan meals?

    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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  • May- 2023 -
    12 May
    FeaturesWhy customer loyalty can be your inflation crisis lifeline

    Why customer loyalty can be your inflation crisis lifeline

    Can you tell us about your experience in customer loyalty and your role at Antavo?  I’m the chief strategy officer and one of the co-founders of Antavo, the enterprise loyalty programme management software. I started thinking about Antavo’s business plan more than 12 years ago. Eventually, the company was founded…

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  • 5 May
    NewsYum! Brands income falls by 25% to $300m in Q1

    Yum! Brands income falls by 25% to $300m in Q1

    Yum! Brands, which operates restaurant chains KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger Grill, has announced that net income fell by 25% to $300m (£238m) in Q1, down from $399m (£316m) the prior year.  Despite this, revenues for the brand rose by 6% to $1.6bn (£1.4bn) in the first…

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  • Mar- 2023 -
    30 March
    Food and DrinkEG Group weighs up £8bn Subway takeover

    EG Group weighs up £8bn Subway takeover

    The EG Group, which owns Asda, is reportedly considering an £8bn takeover of sandwich chain Subway, according to the Sun. Mohsin and Zuber Issa, the owners of EG, are said to be considering adding Subway to its portfolio that already includes Leon and KFC’s biggest franchise. EG Group already has…

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  • Feb- 2023 -
    23 February
    PeopleKFC UK&I appoints interim CMO

    KFC UK&I appoints interim CMO

    KFC UK&I has appointed chief corporate affairs and sustainability officer Jenny Packwood as its interim CMO. In addition to her current duties, she will hold the role as the group looks for a permanent replacement for Jack Hinchliffe. It comes as Hinchliffe, the former CMO for KFC UK&I, has moved…

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