Wingstop and Popeyes serve up major UK expansion plans January 27, 2025 Fast-growing chains Wingstop and Popeyes have each announced major plans to expand further across the UK and create thousands of jobs. Popeyes has outlined proposals to almost double its footprint in the UK with the opening of more than 45 restaurants. The move will increase its presence in the likes of Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol [...]
Mcdonald’s UK profit slashed by over £100m October 28, 2024 Profit at Mcdonald’s UK restaurants was slashed by more than £100m in 2023 despite its turnover taking a big stride towards the £2bn mark. The US fast food giant has reported a pre-tax profit of £66.3m for its UK operations, down from the £170.8m it achieved in 2022. Mcdonald’s operating profit was cut from £165.4m [...]
Five Guys: Revenue surges by £90m as loss slashed at burger chain September 20, 2024 Sales at the European arm of Five Guys surged by more than £90m as it slashed its loss by over 50 per cent during its latest financial year. The London-headquartered division has reported a revenue of £542.9m for 2023, up from the £452.3m it achieved in 2022. Newly-filed accounts with Companies House also show that [...]
Mcdonald’s empire hopes new Mcflurry flavours will keep customers happy after ‘bold’ price rises September 16, 2024 “Bold” price rises at a McDonald’s franchise empire helped sales jump by more than £15m during its latest financial year. Run by Andrew Gibson, AG Restaurants runs 27 sites in Glasgow, employs more than 3,000 people and is one of the largest in the UK. The business has reported a turnover of £135.2m for 2023, [...]
Pizza Hut Europe serves up profit after £106m loss September 10, 2024 The European arm of Pizza Hut has surged back into the black after making a loss of almost $140m (£106.4m) , according to newly-filed documents. The London-headquartered division has reported a pre-tax profit of $12.2m (£9.3m) for 2023, after posting a pre-tax loss of $139.4m in 2022. New documents filed with Companies House also show [...]
Domino’s shares spike as rating upgraded with potential for 360 more UK stores February 20, 2024 Shares in Domino’s Pizza were delivered a surprise boost this morning after analysts upgraded its rating on the stock, and encouraged the UK’s biggest pizza maker to expand.