In recognition of the enormous success of the T.G.I. Friday’s UK Commercial Department over the past five years, Commercial Director Darrell Wade has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer. The appointment will support the next wave of business growth by aligning the Operations team with the Brand and Concept team in order to deliver the ambitious growth … [Read more...]
McDonald’s recruits ‘Quality Scouts’ to report on its supply chain
McDonald’s has begun a search for ‘Quality Scouts’: members of the public who will go behind the scenes and report back on how some of its most famous products are made – including the Big Mac and Fries and the Sausage and Egg McMuffin – in response to increased interest from consumers in where the food they buy comes from. The Quality Scouts will investigate and chronicle … [Read more...]
Fast food outlet Just Falafel to roll out 200 stores across UK
Just Falafel, the largest falafel chain in the world, has landed in the UK with three London restaurants now open in Monmouth Street, Baker Street and Hammersmith, and plans to roll out 200 outlets in the next five years, including Charing Cross, Croydon and Cambridge over the next few months. Fast growing worldwide The Middle East's fastest growing brand has seen rapid … [Read more...]
ALMR set for further growth
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has built on two years of sustained growth to consolidate its position as the voice of the operator – and it will use that position to deliver sustained and effective campaigning on the core issues that matter to retailers. That was the message delivered by ALMR Chairman, Novus’s Steve Richards, at the Association’s Annual … [Read more...]
Supermarket threat to local restaurants and takeaways
With supermarket chains opening more convenience or c-stores, research from global information company The NPD Group Inc highlights the threat of this expansion to restaurants and takeaway operators. In 2012, supermarkets enjoyed almost 46 million more out-of-home eating visits than they did three years ago. The primary motivation for these visits was “Didn’t want to … [Read more...]