All Food to go articles – Page 4
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON BREAKFAST: Morning munchies
When McDonald’s makes the news with a story that mini hash browns are being added to its breakfast menu, you know the UK is serious about its morning meal. But how can forecourt operators make the most of the opportunity?
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NewsBenito’s makes motorway debut
Mexican food retailer Benito’s is diversifying out of its shopping centre and airport roots into the roadside services sector. It is set to open at Leeds Skelton Lake motorway service area (MSA) at J45 of the M1 on October 24.
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NewsThe Kay Group keeps faith with Greggs in latest knockdown rebuild
He was the first person to operate a Greggs drive-thru, at his Irlam forecourt in Greater Manchester in 2017. Today, Ken Kay still regards the brand, alongside Subway, as key to the success of his petrol station empire, and says it is a key ingredient in his latest knockdown rebuild.
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NewsMFG to add Greggs to Bridge of Don site
MFG’s development plans for its Bridge of Don Service Station in Aberdeen are expected to get underway soon.
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NewsGreggs gets a fresh look at Extra’s Cobham Services
Greggs has recently undergone refurbishment at Cobham Services, operated by Extra MSA.
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Promotional FeatureHow one dynamic pizza company is embracing the forecourt opportunity
As forecourts evolve in line with the increase in EV charging and changing consumer demand, new opportunities are emerging for fast-food operators, as one young and enterprising pizza company is discovering.
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NewsGreggs opens 2,500th shop – in Sainsbury’s forecourt store
Greggs has opened its 2,500th shop – on a petrol forecourt at Sainsbury’s Cobham.
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NewsDFS/Flyx partnership launches ‘groundbreaking’ food and drink Order Kiosk
Fuel and convenience technology provider Dover Fueling Solutions Partners is to partner with retail software provider Flyx to launch the ‘groundbreaking’ DFS Order Kiosk, which can be integrated with DFS technology to combine fuel retailing and food ordering.
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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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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 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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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.