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EXCLUSIVE: Is there shopper appetite for Subway's expansion plans?
EXCLUSIVE: Is there shopper appetite for Subway's expansion plans?
At the start of July, Subway announced plans to open up to 500 stores over the next three years, taking its potential estate to 3,000 in the UK and Ireland by 2020. Is the shopper appetite there to support this growth? The short answer is yes, particularly as the business evolves its proposition to take new shopper priorities into account. Here, Rhian Thomas, Shopper Insight Manager at IGD, looks at the top three considerations for Subway as it rolls out its plans.
Exclusive: Find out what's new on LEON's menu
It’s been a busy time at LEON. Having moved to renewable energy last August, they recently announced that they would become 100 percent solar powered, just as they began offering up more environmentally friendly menu choices.
Exclusive: What Subway's expansion plans mean in the UK and Ireland
Following the recent opening of Subway’s 2,500th store in Bristol, the sandwich and salad behemoth also announced plans to open a further 500 stores in the UK and Ireland. This will bring their total to 3,000 by 2020, creating around 5,000 new jobs in the process.
EXCLUSIVE: Learn about Pizza Hut's new black card
The VIP Black Card entitles the holder to free meals at the pizza giant for a whole year.
How Changes to the Way We Eat Provide Opportunities for QSR Operators
With the alteration of this generation’s lifestyle, the eating patterns of individuals are generally affected as well. The shift from traditional family meals to a more flexible eating style is apparent, as consumers are more likely to follow a pattern of snacking and grazing during the day and eating at any time that is convenient. This provides more opportunities for food retailers ready to respond to this change.
EXCLUSIVE: How Leon Make Their Brand Sing
Following on from the opening of Leon's West End singing restaurant, QSR sat down with Brand and Marketing Director Kirsty Saddler to find out more about the unique restaurant, and what's in-store for the healthy fast food chain.
EXCLUSIVE: Telepizza Discuss Their Ambitious Plans for the UK Market
Following on from the announcement of Telepizza's first UK store, QSR spoke with Giorgio Minardi, International President of Telepizza, about the chain's plans for the UK market.
EXCLUSIVE: How Subway's Proving They're About More than Just Subs
2017 is going to be a busy one for Subway as they are looking to introduce a raft of new products to freshen up their menu and compete more fiercely in the breakfast and healthy food-to-go markets.
EXCLUSIVE: Smashburger reveals UK plans
Smashburger, one of the fastest growing restaurant concepts in the US, recently announced the opening of five new UK restaurants. QSR Media got in touch with them to talk about their expansion plans in the very competitive burger space.
EXCLUSIVE: McDonald's Fun Ad Shows They're Serious About Coffee
The fast food chain released a TV ad that poked fun at 'hipster' coffee shops.
EXCLUSIVE: Esquires Coffee Reveal 2017 Plans
The coffee chain opened its 28th store in Twickenham, King Street Parade.
The Importance of Developing your Brand
In past year, independent foodservice operators attracted 1.7 billion fewer visits than year to September 2008 as they struggle to be relevant on Britain’s high street.
Top Ten QSRs not found in the UK
Looking for some inspiration or wondering what the next big thing on the UK QSR scene might be? Take a look at some of the top QSR concepts from Australia and Asia, and what sets them apart.
Meet the One Guy Planning to Be the Next Five Guys
Former Michelin starred chef Ed Halls decided to leave the world of fine dining behind to open the UK's newest burger joint, Griddle and Shake. In a very competitive market, Griddle and Shake differentiate themselves by offering a fully customisable menu, and have their sights set on expansion.
Foodservice entrepreneurs slow expansion post Brexit vote, says research
According to the latest data from foodservice consultancy firm Horizons.
EXCLUSIVE: The importance of Snacking for QSRs
The NPD Group has revealed how the 3 snacking occasions (morning, PM and Late snack/drink) represent 27% of the total British QSR overall traffic. In real terms, this equates to 1.6 billion visits for the year ending September 2016. Financially, the total snacking occasion has generated over 3.7 billion pounds.
EXCLUSIVE: Hummingbird Bakery on Challenges and Opportunities in a post-Brexit Britain
Since opening its doors in Noting Hill in 2004, Hummingbird Bakery has been taken to the capital's heart, riding the cupcake wave and beyond with their range of US baked goods.
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