All Food to go articles
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NewsEG employee wins unfair dismissal case but receives no compensation
An EG employee has won her claim for unfair dismissal due to flaws in the company’s disciplinary procedure. However, a tribunal found she was “culpable and blameworthy” and therefore denied her any compensation.
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NewsBP pilots personalised made-to-order food at 10 sites
BP is piloting bespoke, made-to-order, breakfast and lunches under its Wild Bean Cafe banner at 10 of its 313 company-owned sites.
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NewsMFG plans to open Burger King at Slateford Service Station
MFG has applied for planning permission to extend the shop at its 24-hour Slateford Service Station in Edinburgh to make space for a new Burger King.
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NewsHendersons’ Mark McCammond shares food to go insights for Forecourt Trader Summit
Running a successful food to go operation means being prepared to pivot: to try new concepts and quickly switch to others if they do not work. This is one of the pieces of advice that Henderson Group’s retail director Mark McCammond will tell delegates in a video at the Forecourt Trader Summit on Tuesday 27 February.
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NewsForecourt operator launches burger franchise
Fuzail Patel, who has four forecourts (in Rotherham, Wakefield, Urmston and Irlam), has launched a new franchise operation for his successful YOH Burger concept.
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Promotional FeatureHow to drive your healthy snacking sales
In the face of retail challenges, the sports and nutrition category stands resilient. So how can forecourt retailers tap into this opportunity to drive healthy snacking sales and thrive in this dynamic market.
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AnalysisLooking back at 2023
This past year has been another eventful one for the forecourt sector. Against a backdrop of rising costs, increased crime and more EV vehicles on the roads, retailers have had to work harder than ever to remain relevant
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NewsStarbucks sites get Osprey EV chargepoints
Osprey Charging and Starbucks UK have joined forces to offer rapid charging to Starbucks customers
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NewsMFG opens knock down rebuild site with array of food to go concessions
Forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has completed the first of three phases of its ambitious knock down rebuild in Musselburgh, near Edinburgh.
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NewsEG sells its 218 KFC franchises
EG Group is selling all its 218 KFC franchise restaurants in the UK and Ireland to Yum! Brands’ KFC Division.
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Equipment NewsFri-Jado extends multi table-top display range with rear feed model
Following the launch of the Multi Table-Top Display (MTT) portfolio earlier this year, Fri-Jado has now announced a range extension, introducing a rear feed model, allowing operators to load the unit more simply and quickly without compromising on the performance of the counter.
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Equipment NewsKepak unveils ‘revolutionary’ vending technology into UK market
Kepak is expanding its one-stop automated retail solution with what it describes as an innovative first for the sector - a Hot Vend Kiosk.
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Equipment NewsEVs: Recharging the customer experience with self-serve refreshment
With the EV market growing at an exponential rate, so too is the amount of EV charging stations - service stations, supermarkets and parking facilities - all investing in charging points to keep up with demand and attract a ‘new’ type of customer to their business.
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NewsSainsbury’s reveals plans to expand partnership with Greggs on its forecourts
Sainsbury’s has revealed it plans to open more Greggs outlets at its petrol forecourts following the launch of a site at its Biggleswade petrol station in Bedfordshire in May.
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NewsSubway bought by private equity firm Roark Capital
Subway, the global company with hundreds of franchise outlets on UK forecourts, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Roark Capital.
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Promotional FeatureHow to maximise your chilled yogurts and potted desserts category
The chilled yogurts and potted desserts category is now worth £2.9bn, yet it’s under-serviced in forecourts. Here, Müller Yogurt & Desserts, reveal how retailers can maximise the category opportunity, delight shoppers and get their fair share of sales.
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Promotional FeatureGrowing your sweet sales
Confectionery is one of the top categories purchased on impulse in forecourts. However, following HFSS regulations and now the cost-of-living crisis, there are multiple challenges for the category to face. Find out how to boost your sweet sales.
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Equipment NewsFri-Jado launches compact countertop solution
Equipment manufacturer Fri-Jado has launched a new compact Multi Table-Top Display (MTT), self-serve countertop unit ideal for hot and packaged food-to-go.
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NewsMoves to target food hygiene enforcement welcomed by ACS
Proposals from the Food Standards Agency on modernising food hygiene enforcement activity, highlighting the importance of Assured Advice as a mark of a responsible business, have been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Promotional FeatureHow to keep pace with new shopper missions
With powerful changes in consumer behaviour supporting growth in the forecourt and convenience sector, forecourt retailers are needing to adapt to drive change and keep pace with these new shopper missions.