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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Feb- 2023 -6 FebruaryNews
Tahir Group becomes largest London KFC operator
Tahir Group has become the largest KFC operator in London after acquiring eight KFC restaurants, previously operated by the Barack Group of Companies, in a deal managed by PKF Smith Cooper corporate finance. The Tahir Group is a multi-brand franchised restaurant and property group based in London. The group has…
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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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Nov- 2022 -3 NovemberRestaurants
Yum Brands digital sales reach £5.3bn in Q3
Yum Brands, the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, revealed its digital sales reached approximately $6bn (£5.3bn), with digital mix exceeding 40%, during the third quarter ended 30 September 2022. The parent company also revealed that its Q3 GAAP operating profit grew by 4%, while its core…
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Oct- 2022 -27 OctoberRestaurants
Creams appoints new CEO
Creams has appointed Everett Fieldgate as its new CEO as the company enters its next stage of growth both internationally and in the UK. Othman Shoukat will remain as managing director until the end of year for a smooth transition before stepping down from the day-to-day running of the business.…
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Sep- 2022 -13 SeptemberBusiness
Yum Brands approves $2bn share buyback plan
Yum Brands, the operator of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has announced that its board of directors has approved a new share buyback plan which authorises repurchases of up to $2bn (£1.7m) in shares of common stock through 30 June 2024. The new authorisation will take effect upon the…
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9 SeptemberRestaurants
KFC and UK Youth launch youth employability programme
KFC has partnered with youth charity, UK Youth, to pilot a new youth employability programme, Hatch, to support disadvantaged young people into long-term employment and build their work skills and confidence. Hatch is a seven module employability programme aimed at young people aged 16-24. Delivered in partnership with local youth…
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Aug- 2022 -1 AugustRestaurants
KFC pauses offers amid chicken shortages
KFC has reportedly been forced to pause one of its weekly food offers due to a shortage of chicken, according to The Sun. In a company memo sent to branches, seen by the paper, it is alleged that company bosses issued urgent update warnings of shortages. The shortages experienced by…
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Jun- 2022 -15 JuneFood and Drink
UK eating out market to value £95.2bn in 2022
The UK eating out market is set to value £95.2bn in 2022, up 4% from pre-Covid levels in 2019, according to the new Lumina Intelligence UK Eating Out Market Report 2022. Lumina Intelligence said this means that inflation is outpacing market growth. Overall, outlet growth is expected to be positive…
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14 JunePeople
KFC UK&I welcomes back Meg Farren as GM
KFC UK and Ireland has announced that Meghan Farren will be returning to KFC in the role of general manager (GM). It said Farren’s “unrivalled ability to inspire the distinctive disruption synonymous with the KFC brand” – whilst delivering year on year sales growth – makes her the “perfect” next…
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14 JuneBusiness
Pret a Manger to debut in Spain and Portugal
Pret A Manger has reached an agreement with the Ibersol Group to launch the Pret brand and products across Spain and Portugal. Under the terms of the agreement, Ibersol Group will bring Pret’s food and organic coffee to the two countries. The agreement comes as Pret steps up its global…
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