Taco Bell
Coverage of brand expansion, site rollouts, menu localisation, and operational strategy from a fast-growing international quick service operator active in the UK market. This section tracks performance, leadership decisions, consumer engagement, and franchising developments, offering insight for foodservice professionals, developers, and executives monitoring competition, urban growth, and the evolving appeal of global brands in UK high streets and delivery platforms.
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Dec- 2021 -3 DecemberFeatures
How restaurants recouped footfall during an unsteady climate
In the words of trade association UKHospitality, ‘the resilience of pubs and bars will be crucial to the recovery of hospitality.’ However, low footfall still present in the high street is making it difficult for operators to make a comeback. According to a latest report by the CGA, 26% of…
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Feb- 2021 -8 FebruaryFeatures
How Britain’s top fast food chains coped during Covid
It has been a rough year for the hospitality industry. According to the CCA’s ‘Market Recovery Monitor’ for 2020, almost 10,000 licensed premises – including pubs, clubs and restaurants – closed permanently as a result of its impact and the continuous wave of lockdowns. This represents a net decline of…
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Dec- 2020 -16 DecemberCoronavirus
Burger King to promote independent restaurants through Instagram
Burger King has announced that small restaurants owners can promote their businesses on its Instagram, in a bid to support the hospitality sector as parts of the UK enter into tier three. In a post on the chain’s Instagram, Burger King revealed it was “taking a break” from publishing promotional…
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Nov- 2020 -3 NovemberBusiness
Burger King calls on public to support McDonald’s
Burger King is urging the UK public to order from McDonalds, as well as other restaurant chains, in a show of support ahead of the country’s second Covid-19 lockdown. The burger chain is encouraging people to order food how they can during the lockdown, whether it be drive-through or takeaway,…
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Sep- 2020 -2 SeptemberPeople
Dominos announces board and CFO appointments
Dominos has announced that Natalia Barsegiyan and Lynn Fordham will join its board as independent non-executive directors, with effect from 16 September 2020. In addition, the pizza chain announced that Neil Smith, the current interim CFO, has been appointed as permanent CFO. Following their appointment, Barsegiyan and Fordham will be…
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Feb- 2020 -19 FebruaryRestaurants
Taco Bell announces Eastbourne site opening date
Fast food restaurant Taco Bell has announced the opening date of its new Eastbourne site. The new chain, located at the old post office site in 143-145 Terminus Road, will open its doors on 27 February. The restaurant’s Mexican-inspired menu includes tacos, quesadillas ,burritos and brands Crunchwrap Supreme. Originally launched in…
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Nov- 2019 -11 NovemberPeople
Paul UK appoints Mark Hilton as new CEO
French bakery and patisserie chain Paul has appointed Mark Hilton as its new chief executive officer. Hilton succeeds Jean- Michel Orieux as CEO, who stepped down last year, taking on the role of non-executive director with Paul International. Hilton’s new role focuses on driving growth of the brand throughout the…
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Oct- 2019 -4 OctoberApps & Technology
Domino’s, Nando’s and Deliveroo brands most targeted by hackers
Global cybersecurity firm DynaRisk has discovered a hunger for hacking food delivery companies in the UK, with platforms including Deliveroo, Domino’s, Papa Johns and Nando’s among those most targeted. The research found that cyber criminals are sharing ‘cheat sheets’ for hacking tools used to break through site defences at scale,…
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Jul- 2018 -27 JulyBusiness
Chipotle releases financial results, beating analysts’ predictions
Mexican chain Chipotle has announced its figures for the second quarter ending 30 June, with expert’s predictions beaten on sales. Sales at the chain’s restaurants which were open for at least 13 months in the second quarter, saw a rise of 3.3%, a significant improvement on analyst predictions of around…
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Jun- 2018 -12 JuneRegulations & Policies
Manchester Taco Bell to open until 4am everyday
Tex-mex chain Taco Bell’s new Manchester store, one of the first of the chain’s UK restaurants is to open until 4am everyday. The new restaurant will have 70 covers and will serve the Mexican-inspired food it has become synonymous with in the US. Free wi-fi and phone charging stations will…
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