Pizza Hut
Coverage examines the strategic direction, operational changes, and brand evolution of a major player in the UK casual dining and delivery space, including franchise activity, menu updates, digital innovation, marketing campaigns, and store format shifts. Reporting offers insights for operators monitoring high-street dining trends, QSR-casual hybrids, and competitive dynamics in the pizza and food-to-go categories.
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Nov- 2024 -12 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Paul UK unveils new franchise partner
French bakery and café chain Paul UK has announced Zaf Holdings Limited (ZHL) as its newest franchise partner in the UK. ZHL will open 10 stores over the next five years, bringing the Paul brand to key locations in the Southeast of England. The first store is targeted to open…
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Sep- 2024 -27 SeptemberNews
Keenan Recycling secures major contract with Heart with Smart group
Keenan Recycling, the provider of sustainable food waste management solutions, has secured its largest-ever direct national food waste contract with Heart with Smart Group, who are the sole franchisee operator of Pizza Hut Restaurants in the UK. It said this partnership marks a “major step forward” in the company’s growth…
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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustNews
Yum Brands revenue hits $1.7bn in Q2
Yum Brands, which owns KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger Grill, has reported a 4% revenue growth to $1.7bn (£1.3bn) for the second quarter ended 30 June 2024. Worldwide system sales grew 3% including a 1% same-store sales decline. GAAP operating profit for the group increased 6% to…
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May- 2024 -16 MayNews
Domino’s appoints non-exec director
Domino’s Pizza Group has recently announced the appointment of Mitesh Patel as an independent non-executive director, with effect from 1 June. Patel will be a member of the board’s nomination and governance committee. He is the co-founder of Lenstore, an online contact lens business which in 2013 he sold to…
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3 MayFood and Drink
Yum! Brands revenues dip 3% to $1.5bn in Q1
Yum! Brands, which operates KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, reported a 3% decline in revenue to $1.5bn (£1.1bn) for the first quarter ended 31 March. Operating profit for the group also declined by 1% to $520m (£414m), while core operating profit grew 6%. KFC revenues declined by 8% to…
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Feb- 2024 -9 FebruaryFood and Drink
Yum Brands Q4 revenues hit $2.03bn
Yum Brands, the operator of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has reported that total revenues rose 1% to $2.03bn (£1.6bn) by the end of Q4, as net incomes rose 24% to $463m (£367.3m) during the period ending December 2023. The news comes as the group’s global operations saw a…
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Jan- 2024 -9 JanuaryNews
Pizza Hut appoints new CMO
Pizza Hut UK, Ireland and France has expanded its leadership team by appointing Jana Ulaite as its new chief marketing officer (CMO). Ulaite brings a wealth of brand and marketing experience and will lead on ensuring brand strategy is at the forefront of marketing efforts to accelerate growth across the…
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Dec- 2023 -22 DecemberFood and Drink
Bunsik opens new Stratford site amid expansion
Bunsik has opened its fifth location this week following a period of expansion, with a new site at Westfield Stratford City’s food court. Marking its fourth site in London, Bunsik will serve Korean corn dogs and street food snacks, including a new veg burger and the Korean classic Bibimbap for…
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Nov- 2023 -3 NovemberFood and Drink
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 OctoberRestaurants
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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