Peak chicken? Domino’s hatches plan to swoop into fried chicken market Retail Months after parting ways with the chief executive whose bet on chicken caused a flutter, Domino’s Pizza has led a charge back into the henhouse. Andrew Rennie, the pizza delivery giant’s former boss, caused a flap last November when he defended a novel expansion into fried chicken by declaring that British consumers were nearing so-called [...]
Popeyes creates nearly 700 UK jobs as sales double hospitality The UK arm of fast food restaurant chain Popeyes has created almost 700 jobs as its sales more than doubled, it has been revealed. The division of the US giant increased its headcount in this country from 1,492 to 2,179, new accounts filed with Companies House have confirmed. The results also show that its turnover [...]
Domino’s takes on KFC and Popeyes with new fried chicken menu Retail Domino’s has announced a new foray into the fast-growing fried chicken market as it looks to turn the tide on tough economic conditions. Chief executive Andrew Rennie said that the new menu items – tenders, wings, and boneless bites with nine “globally-inspired” dips – were a “bold new chapter for Domino’s”. Rennie added that the [...]
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 [...]