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2019: Year in Review
2019: Year in Review
We look back at the highs and lows of the UK multi-site restaurant industy these past twelve months.
The psychology of QSR menus: engineering
Revenue Management Solutions VP Dora Furman presents the latest thinking on categorisation strategy and targeting for optimal profitability.
Emerging restaurant brands grew 3.8% in the last half-year: analyst
Fast food models featuring desserts and coffee is said to drive future growth.
Pret A Manger launches online campaign to introduce EAT item
Last May, Pret had acquired EAT in a bid to ramp up its offerings for vegetarian and vegan consumers.
Competition watchdog orders Amazon, Deliveroo to answer merger concerns
CMA has given both firms until 18 December to provide an answer on their deals question.
Tossed's CVA proposal approved by creditors
The proposal, its owner says, will provide “breathing space” and “strong foundations”.
Pret A Manger flags staffing concerns post-Brexit, cites ‘lack' of British applicants
The sandwich chain says one in 50 applicants are British.
Taco Bell offers oat-based taco in Europe
The vegetarian option is now available in the chain’s Finland locations, and will soon arrive in Spain.
PizzaExpress closing down inaugural ZA site
The pizza chain said it will convert the concept’s site back into a pizzeria.
Almost half of meat eaters eyeing to cut meat consumption in 2020: survey
16% of non-vegans also said they would opt for a plant-based diet should more vegan options were introduced in restaurants.
Costa Coffee taps cloud technology in overseas expansion bid
The coffee chain says the data migration move will aid in improving customer experience and brand loyalty.
McDonald's to offer full vegan meal
The upcoming meal will feature The Vegetarian Society-accredited Veggie Dipper.
Centegra is headline partner for QSR Media Conference and Awards 2020
They are the first UK company to launch a fully cloud-based hospitality EPOS system.
Fourth appoints Clinton Anderson as new CEO
The company also has a new CFO, John Whitmarsh.
Pieminister eyes opening 4 stores in 2020
The specialty pie chain recently opened its 16th outlet in Exeter.
Top menu trends to watch in 2020
The demand for seafood, plant-based, ethically-sourced items is on the rise.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's joins US chicken wars; Dunkin' Brands appoints Scott Murphy as president in America; Jack in the Box searches for new CEO
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
