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Executive Summary 1. Market Definition 1 2
MARKET TRENDS.........................................................................................................................4
Economic Crisis...............................................................................................................................4 Demand for Convenience ............................................................................................................4 Innovation ......................................................................................................................................5 Nutrition and Healthier Products...............................................................................................5
ECONOMIC TRENDS....................................................................................................................6
Table 1.1: UK Economic Trends (000, m, %, million and ), 2007 2011............................7
MARKET POSITION......................................................................................................................9
The UK..............................................................................................................................................9 Table 1.2: The UK Fast-Food Market in Relation to Household Final Consumption Expenditure on Restaurants, Cafs, Canteens, etc. by Value (m and %), 2007-2011........................................................................................................................................9 Overseas...........................................................................................................................................9
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2. Market Size
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BY MARKET SECTOR.................................................................................................................12
Sandwiches ...................................................................................................................................12 Table 2.2: The UK Sandwiches Sector by Value at Current Prices (m at rsp and %), 2007-2011......................................................................................................................................13 Burgers...........................................................................................................................................13 Table 2.3: The UK Burgers Sector by Value at Current Prices (m at rsp and %), 2007-2011...................................................................................................14 Pizza................................................................................................................................................14 Table 2.4: The UK Pizza Sector by Value at Current Prices (m at rsp and %), 2007-2011...................................................................................................15 Fish and Chips...............................................................................................................................15 Table 2.5: The UK Fish and Chips Sector by Value at Current Prices (m at rsp and %), 2007-2011...................................................................................................16 Chicken...........................................................................................................................................17 Table 2.6: The UK Chicken Sector by Value at Current Prices (m at rsp and %), 2007-2011...................................................................................................17 Other Fast-Food and Takeaway Outlets .................................................................................18 Table 2.7: The UK Other Fast-Food and Takeaway Outlets Sector by Value at Current Prices (m at rsp and %), 2007-2011........................................................................................18
3. Industry Background
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EMPLOYMENT............................................................................................................................20
Table 3.2: Number of Employees in the Restaurant Industry in Great Britain (000), 2007-2011..............................................................................................21 Table 3.3: Number of UK VAT- and/or PAYE-Based Enterprises Engaged as Restaurants, Cafs and Takeaways by Employment Sizeband (number and %), 2010 and 2011........................................................................................................................................21
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DISTRIBUTION.............................................................................................................................24
Table 3.6: Selected UK Fast-Food and Takeaway Chains by Sector and Estimated Number of Outlets, 2011...............................................................25
4. Competitor Analysis
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5. Brand Strategy
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7. Buying Behaviour
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CONVENIENCE ...........................................................................................................................57
Table 7.3: Adults Who Agreed That They Tend to Eat Fast Food and Takeaways to Save Time and Effort (% of adults), August 2012............................................................58
NUTRITION...................................................................................................................................61
Table 7.4: Adults Who Think About Calories When They Order Fast Food and Takeaways (% of adults), August 2012 ..........................................................................62 Table 7.5: Adults Who Agreed That They Try to Avoid Fast Food and Takeaways Because They Consider Them Unhealthy (% of adults), August 2012..............................65 Table 7.6: Adults Who Agreed That They Would Eat More Fast Food If There Were More Healthy Options on the Menu (% of adults), August 2012......................................69
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Table 7.7: Adults Who Agreed That Fast-Food Restaurants and Home-Delivery Outlets Now Offer Healthier Options Than 5 Years Ago (% of adults), August 2012.......................................................................72 Table 7.8: Adults Who Consider the Food on Offer Better Quality than 5 Years Ago (% of adults), August 2012........................................................................................................75
8. Current Issues
78
TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................................................78
Contactless Payments..................................................................................................................78 Wi-Fi Access...................................................................................................................................78 Social Media Advertising Campaigns.......................................................................................79 Electronic Menu Boards and Other Digital Gadgets.............................................................80
CORPORATE ACTIVITY.............................................................................................................85
Burger King (UK) Ltd...................................................................................................................85 Dominos Pizza Group PLC ........................................................................................................85 KFC (GB) Ltd..................................................................................................................................85 Pizza Hut (UK) Ltd........................................................................................................................86 Select Service Partner UK Ltd ...................................................................................................86
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Table 9.6: Yum! Brands Inc Revenues by Company and Franchised Sales ($m), 2009-2011.....................................................................................91 Burger King Worldwide..............................................................................................................91 Table 9.7: Burger King Holdings Inc Number of Restaurants by Type, Years Ending 30th June 2009-2011...................................................................................................................92 Table 9.8: Burger King Holdings Inc Revenues by Source ($m), Year Ending 30th June 2009-2011...................................................................................................................93 Table 9.9: Burger King Holdings Inc Revenues by Region ($m), Years Ending 30th June 2009-2011...................................................................................................................93
10. Forecasts
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INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................94
General Economic Forecasts......................................................................................................94 Table 10.1: Economic Forecasts (000, % and million), 2012-2016......................................94
MARKET GROWTH....................................................................................................................97
Figure 10.2: Growth in the UK Fast-Food, Takeaway and Home-Delivery Market by Valye at Current Prices (m at rsp), 2007-2016..............98
FUTURE TRENDS.........................................................................................................................98
Social Media Campaigns.............................................................................................................98 Exotic Flavours and Innovative Products.................................................................................99 Healthier Options ........................................................................................................................99 Greater Use of Quality Ingredients..........................................................................................99 Value...............................................................................................................................................99
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BURGER KING (UK) LTD.........................................................................................................101 DOMINOS PIZZA GROUP PLC.............................................................................................103 GREGGS PLC...............................................................................................................................105 KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN (GB) LTD...............................................................................107 MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS LTD.....................................................................................109 PIZZA HUT (UK) LTD...............................................................................................................111 SUBWAY REALTY LTD............................................................................................................113
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Publications...............................................................................................................................117 General Sources.......................................................................................................................118 Government Publications ....................................................................................................119 Other Sources...........................................................................................................................119 Key Note Sources ....................................................................................................................120
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The recession and the subsequent squeeze on disposable income has encouraged millions of families to cut back on spending on luxuries, especially on meals in restaurants. This has encouraged many to trade down to cheaper meals, especially burgers and fried chicken.
(The Telegraph, 15th January 2012)
Over the past few years, weve worked hard to open up our business, both online and offline. However, there are still lots of myths out there about McDonalds, and lots of things that people simply dont know about us.
Alastair Macrow, Vice-President of Marketing at McDonalds UK (Marketing Magazine, 15th May 2012)
A recent survey by the consumer group Which? found that two out of three adults would like to see the calorie information clearly displayed on all fast-food products.
(Pizza News, 22nd September 2011)
Increasingly, people are contacting brands through Facebook and Twitter instead of making a phone call.
Rick Maynard, KFC spokesperson (http://www.thedrum.co.uk, 21st February 2012)
Executive Summary
Executive Summary
This Key Note Market Report Plus analyses the fast-food and home-delivery industry in the UK. Key Note calculates that the market grew by 6% in 2011. It divides the market into six principle categories by type of food: sandwiches, burgers, pizza, fish and chips, chicken, and other fast food or takeaway. The segment for sandwiches is the largest subsector and accounted for 31.3% of the market in 2011, followed by the burgers sector (23%). In 2011, the share of the fish and chips sector stood at 10.5%, while the share of the pizza stood at 11.6%. Although the smallest sector overall, chicken has undergone the fastest growth since 2007, increasing its market share by 0.4 percentage points to 7.3% of the market. The sector for other fast-food and takeaway outlets, which encompasses all other cuisines from sushi to kebabs increased by 8.9% in 2011 to account for 16.3% of the market. There are three different types of enterprises that are active in the market: branded fast-food restaurants, independently owned businesses and traditional takeaway outlets. The major chains in the UK are Greggs, McDonalds, Burger King, Subway, Dominos Pizza, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Pizza Hut. In spite of the economic crisis, the overall fast-food and home-delivery industry has remained resilient. The good value and convenience that this type of restaurant offers makes it popular among consumers in the UK. When eating out, Britons are increasingly opting to eat more fast food. Its inexpensiveness has been a key factor in this trend. Moreover, consumers lead increasingly fast-paced lifestyles, and as a result, they are eating their meals on-the-go, as well as looking for hassle-free solutions, which are prepared easily and quickly two defining traits of fast food and takeaways. These factors are giving the total industry an advantage over competitors. Moreover, an influx in innovative flavours and healthier products in the market has helped to boost companies sales, by bringing new excitement to menus, offering more choice to consumers than ever before and appealing to a broader consumer base. Still, the negative association between fast food and poor quality and unhealthy foods continues to plague the industry. Companies are often criticised and blamed for their contributory role to the obesity epidemic in the UK. As a result, chains are taking a proactive role to combat this image, by taking part in the Governments Public Health Responsibility Deal, committing themselves to social and environmental causes and placing calorie counts on menu boards, as well as launching media campaigns that attempt to improve the reputation of the industry. Key Note expects that the fast-food and home-delivery industry will continue to increase over the next 5 years. Value, flavour and the development of healthier fast-food products, as well as interactive social media campaigns, will be at the core of future growth. The persistence of the economic crisis and consumers hectic schedules will continue to drive demand in the fast-food and home-delivery industry, which is expected to grow by 24.5% between 2012 and 2016.
Market Definition
1. Market Definition
REPORT COVERAGE
This Market Report Plus separates the fast-food and home-delivery industry into the following categories: Branded fast-food restaurants these sell both hot and cold food that can be eaten either in restaurants or taken away. Well-known fast-food chains include McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Dominos Pizza. Independently owned businesses companies that are classified under this heading are cafs, takeaways, kiosks and counters that sell eat-in or takeaway foods in conjunction with hot and cold beverages, with the exception of alcohol. Of the foods covered by the fast-food and homedelivery market, sandwiches are the primary products sold by these businesses. These include paninis, baguettes and bagels. Other foods commonly found in these types of outlets are muffins, cakes and doughnuts. Tea rooms and ice cream parlours fall into this category. Traditional takeaway outlets fish and chips, Chinese and kebab shops are common in this category. The sector also includes venues that sell products such as sandwiches, pizza, chicken and jacket potatoes. Ethnic variety is abundant in the segment. Many of these businesses are independent operations. Some of these restaurants also offer home-delivery services, but those with eat-in areas are not covered in this report. The industry is dominated by fast-food chains and independent takeaway outlets. These can be found on the high street and in various other locations, including shopping malls, transport stations and terminals, leisure parks and petrol stations. The businesses form part of the hospitality industry, a pillar in the UKs economy. Small-scale catering units, such as motor vans, that can be found at festivals and along roadsides are excluded from the analysis. It is important to note that Key Note changed its definition of the market in 2010. Coffee shops and sandwich sales from retail outlets and chemists are no longer covered by the report. Details on these can be found in Key Notes Coffee & Sandwich Shops Market Assessment.
MARKET SECTORS
Key Note classifies the fast-food and home-delivery market according to the type of food primarily sold by companies in the industry. These are: sandwiches burgers
Market Definition
Sandwiches
The sector for sandwiches is the largest in the fast-food and home-delivery industry. An array of sandwiches make up the segment. Traditional variants remain popular though innovative and original filling flavours, as well as alternative breads, are increasingly present in the section. The primary companies active in the category in the UK are Greggs and Subway. Sales in the subsector are being driven by the demand for on-the-go products, including the rise of the on-the-go breakfast occasion.
Burgers
Burgers are traditionally associated with US fast-food joints, particularly McDonalds and Burger King. Although the category is not the dominant sector in the UK, the presence of the products is nevertheless important. Moreover, the market is actually saturated with burgers. As a result, companies are increasingly giving traditional burgers innovative twists to remain competitive: offering various meats, introducing exciting flavours and adding different buns.
Pizza
Pizza is the most commonly delivered food in the fast-food and home-delivery industry in the UK. This feature caters well to the demand for convenience in the UK, as consumers can now place orders online or via their mobiles wherever they may be and have the pizza delivered straight to their home, making the mealtime solution hassle-free. Moreover, innovation has boosted sales in the category. Companies are introducing lighter versions, premium pizza and innovative crusts and flavours to maximise sales. Two major chains are active in the segment, Dominos Pizza and Pizza Hut, as well as a series of independent operators in towns and cities across the UK.
Market Definition
Chicken
Chicken is increasingly being used in the fast-food and home-delivery industry as a healthier alternative to red meat. KFC is the major chain that specialises in the product, though other companies also use poultry for meals including salads, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers and wraps.
MARKET TRENDS
Economic Crisis
The fast-food and home-delivery industry is benefitting from the economic crisis. The value it offers means that consumers are increasingly opting for this type of restaurant when eating out, as an economical mealtime solution. On 15th January 2012, in The Telegraph it was written that: The recession, and the subsequent squeeze on disposable income, has encouraged millions of families to cut back on spending on luxuries, especially on meals in restaurants. This has encouraged many to trade down to cheaper meals, especially burgers and fried chicken. Fast-food now makes up more than half of all meals eaten out of the home. The article quotes figures by the NPD Group, a market research company that tracks consumer spending, which found that, in 2011, 5.54 billion visits to restaurants were made to fast-food and takeaway chains out of a total 11 billion. Thus, although consumers are eating out less frequently than prior to the recession in 2008, when they do dine out, more and more are opting for fast food instead of other types of restaurants.
Market Definition
The fast-food and home-delivery industry is in a prime position to benefit from the rising demand for convenient meal solutions due to consumers increasingly hectic lives. Not only do these restaurants offer good value, but consumers hardly have to wait for the food to be ready. Moreover, they can decide whether to eat the meal in the venue or take it away. Furthermore, certain businesses offer delivery services, meaning that consumers can even enjoy the food from the comfort of their home without having to put in any effort. This phenomenon is one of the primary reasons for the industrys success in the UK.
Innovation
Although there is a strong demand for fast food and takeaways in the UK, the market is saturated with products and restaurants. In order to differentiate themselves, companies are increasingly resorting to innovation to maintain dynamism in the industry. Moreover, consumers are becoming more and more adventurous when it comes to food and there is a growing demand for exciting and original flavours that tickle the palate in the industry in the UK. Examples that support this trend include Burger Kings Angus XT Ploughmans and lamb burger and KFCs Reggae Reggae Box Meal. There has also been a surge in premium products, such as Dominos Pizza Gourmet and Pizza Huts Posh ranges. This innovation marks an attempt by chains not only to push the value of the industry, but also to break away from the association of fast food with poor quality. In addition, companies are trying to appeal to a broader consumer base by offering more variety on their menus. Healthier recipes are also being developed, as explained below.
Market Definition
The main chains in the industry have also signed up to the Governments Public Health Responsibility Deal. In addition to promoting exercise, such as Burger Kings Be Active campaign, companies are highlighting their participation in the removal of unhealthy ingredients from the recipes. For example, on 7th September 2011, Subway published a press release that described its contribution to the healthier foods initiative. It removed artificial trans fat from all of its products in 2009, as well as making a conscious effort to reduce salt levels in its food. Furthermore, the company has signed up to the Governments 2012 salt target. According to the article, Subway supports the display of calories on menu boards across the UK. In addition, on 5th March 2012, KFC announced its decision to stop using palm oil. This is not only to improve its environmental impact, but also to ameliorate the nutritional content of its food by reducing the levels of saturated fats in the products. It plans to gradually replace it with rapeseed oil instead. Fast-food and home-delivery companies have been keen to emphasise their achievements in the domain. For example, McDonalds has been stressing the fact that its innovative drink, Fruitizz, contains no added sugar, artificial colours or flavours, and also contributes to one of childrens 5-a-day. Subways London 2012 advertisement features the number of calories per sandwich to highlight how healthy they are. Pizza Huts website states, in text that stands out, that salad at the restaurant is free all day, every day. Businesses hope that this strategy will improve the reputation of the industry, as one which offers not just value and convenience, but also good quality and nutritious products.
ECONOMIC TRENDS
In addition to market trends, economic factors affect the fast-food and home-delivery industry in the UK. Table 1.1 summarises population levels and the state of the economy over the past 5 years. Population, gross domestic product (GDP), inflation, unemployment and household disposable income help to determine the state of the environment within which companies operate. The population in the UK is growing exponentially. Between 2007 and 2011, it increased by 2.9% to 62.7 million. The rise is due to a combination of both immigration and natural births. A growing population is favourable for the fast-food and home-delivery industry, as it augments its potential consumer base. This is further boosted by the fact that the restaurants are considered to be family friendly with family deals and meals, play areas and toys for children. The economic crisis struck the UK in 2008 at the start of the recession. In spite of Government efforts, the downturn is persisting. In 2011, GDP growth slowed, inflation increased and unemployment deteriorated by 2% to 1.53 million. Although household disposable income has risen year-on-year since 2007, consumers are facing their biggest spending squeeze since 1982, according to a Retail Economics article published on 25th October 2011. This is due to the simultaneous increase in food, living and energy costs in the UK.
Market Definition
60,986 -
61,398 0.7
61,792 0.6
62,262 0.8
62,735 0.8
1,474,153 -
1,459,885 -1.0
1,401,863 -4.0
1,427,087 1.8
1,437,909 0.8
-0.3
-4.5
5.1
0.6
Table continues...
Market Definition
2008
2009
2010
2011
14,305 -
Source: Population Estimates for UK, England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland Population Estimates Timeseries 1971 to Current Year, December 2011/ National Population Projections, 2010-based projections/United Kingdom Economic Accounts, July 2012/Consumer Price Indices, July 2012/Labour Market Statistics, August 2012, National Statistics website Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO (and the Queens Printer for Scotland)
Hard times and tightened consumer purse strings have actually benefitted the fast-food and home-delivery industry. The ability of the restaurants to offer Britons good value has boosted sales and profit for companies in the market. This trend is evidenced by the fact that there is a growing number of fast-food and home-delivery venues in the UK. Still, the smaller businesses in the industry are more likely to be struggling with the tough climate and rising production and operational costs. As a result, chains are increasing their presence in the market, as they are better able to offer cheap deals and have the economic resources to weather the storm.
Market Definition
MARKET POSITION
The UK
The amount households spend on fast-food, takeaways and home-delivery meals represents approximately 13.3% of their overall expenditure on restaurants, cafs, canteens and other types of restaurants in the UK in 2011. The industry has increased its market share by 1.5 percentage points since 2007. These figures support the fact that Britons are increasingly opting to eat value fast food when dining out during the economic crisis, as well as choosing takeaways and home deliveries as convenient mealtime solutions, since they are hassle-free.
Table 1.2: The UK Fast-Food Market in Relation to Household Final Consumption Expenditure on Restaurants, Cafs, Canteens, etc. by Value (m and %), 2007-2011
2007 Household expenditure on restaurants, cafs, canteens, etc. (m) Total fast-food, takeaway and home-delivery market (m) Fast-food, takeaway and home-delivery market as a % of household expenditure on restaurants, cafs, canteens, etc. 2008 2009 2010 2011
73,003
73,991
70,778
75,363
77,577
8,592
8,925
9,263
9,702
10,283
11.8
12.1
13.1
12.9
13.3
Note: figures are at current prices and are not seasonally adjusted.
Source: Consumer Trends Quarter 1 2012, National Statistics Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO (and the Queens Printer for Scotland)/Key Note
Overseas
The US and the UK were the two original markets for the fast-food and home-delivery industry. Although these markets remain important, they are becoming saturated with products and venues. Moreover, competition in these markets is intense.
Market Definition
However, fast-food and home-delivery chains are pinning their hopes for future growth on emerging economies, particularly the Peoples Republic of China (PRC), as well as Latin America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe regions, in addition to France and Germany in the West. The fast-expanding middle class in newly industrialised states is driving a demand for fast-food and takeaways, as consumers want to spend their newfound wealth. In spite of a general global demand for fast food, companies still have to modify their menus to suit local culture and preferences. For example, in Japan, McDonalds sells Ebi Filet-O, which is made with shrimps, lettuce and a Thousand Island sauce in a steamed bun; while in Germany, the company sells Big Rsti, a beef patty with a crispy potato pancake, bacon, cheese and cheese sauce in a bacon-and-cheese bun. In India, Taco Bell sells a Fajita and Paneer Grilled Stuffed Burrito that comes with paneer, beans, rice, fajita, vegetables, cheese sauce, salsa and cheese. In France, Dominos sells a Kebaba pizza, which is inspired by kebabs and includes jalapeos, crme fraiche and garlic, as well as a Savoyarde version that is made with crme fraiche , mozzarella, potatoes and Reblochon cheese.
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Market Size
2. Market Size
THE TOTAL MARKET
Key Note calculates that the fast-food, takeaway and home-delivery market is presently worth 10.28bn after growing by 6% in 2011. The industry has experienced year-on-year growth since 2007. Overall, its value has risen by 19.7% over the covered period. Moreover, with the exception of 2009, when the rate slowed by 0.1 percentage points, its momentum increased as the years went by. All subsectors increased in value during the time period.
Table 2.1: The Total UK Fast-Food, Takeaway and Home-Delivery Market by Sector by Value at Current Prices (m at rsp), 2007-2011
2007 Sandwiches Burgers Pizza Fish and chips Chicken Other fast-food/ takeaway outlets Total % change year-on-year
rsp retail selling prices
In spite of the economic crisis, the fast-food, takeaway and home-delivery industry has gained in value over the past 5 years. Furthermore, the market has actually benefitted from the downturn. Tighter purse strings mean that consumers are opting for good value when eating out. This has given fast-food restaurants an advantage over other types of restaurants.
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Market Size
According to a report by the British Hospitality Association (BHA) entitled British Hospitality: Trends & Developments 2011, the quick-service sector is the sole category to have experienced year-on-year growth since 2007. Consumers increasingly hectic lifestyles has also worked to the industrys advantage, as customers opt for easy and hassle-free mealtime solutions by popping into fast-food joints and ordering takeaways and home deliveries. The market share of the different sectors, as estimated by Key Note, is depicted in Figure 2.1, below.
Figure 2.1: The Total UK Fast-Food, Takeaway and Home-Delivery Market by Sector Share (%), 2011
Other fastfood/takea way outlets 16.3%
Sandwiches 31.3%
Chicken 7.3%
Pizza 11.6%
Burgers 23.0%
BY MARKET SECTOR
Sandwiches
The sandwiches sector is valued at 3.22bn after growing by 5.6% in 2011. In spite of this growth, the segment lost 0.1 percentage points from its market share over the course of the year. Still, it remains 0.1 percentage points above 2007 levels. Since 2007, the category has increased by 20.1%. Sandwiches represent the largest market share in the fast-food, takeaway and home-delivery market, accounting for almost a third of the market (31.3%).
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Table 2.2: The UK Sandwiches Sector by Value at Current Prices (m at rsp and %), 2007-2011
2007 Sandwiches % change year-on-year Share of total fast-food, takeaway and home-delivery market (%)
rsp retail selling prices
2,678 -
31.2
31.4
31.3
31.4
31.3
Sandwiches are popular with consumers. They are convenient and can be eaten on-the-go. Moreover, the rise of premium sandwiches with exciting fillings and made using alternative breads, such as wraps, has boosted sales in the category. Furthermore, sandwiches are perceived by consumers to be healthier than other products in the industry, including burgers and pizza, and are therefore more favourable among health-conscious consumers. However, cash-strained consumers are finding ways to save money during the economic crisis. As a result, an increasing proportion of consumers are opting to make their own sandwiches at home, instead of purchasing them from outlets. The effect of this trend is evident in the slight fall in the categorys overall market share in 2011.
Burgers
The burgers category increased by 6.2% in 2011 to 2.37bn. Its growth rate has grown steadily every year since 2007, indicating the popularity of the sector. Nevertheless, its market share fell by 0.5 percentage points during the 5-year period. Key Note accredits the growing presence of alternative meals for its decline. Products, such as Burger Kings Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap and Veggie Wrap, as well as McDonalds Deli Choices range, are eating into the market share of the burgers sector.
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Table 2.3: The UK Burgers Sector by Value at Current Prices (m at rsp and %), 2007-2011
2007 Burgers % change year-on-year Share of total fast-food, takeaway and home-delivery market (%)
rsp retail selling prices
2,015 -
23.5
23.1
23.1
23.0
23.0
Burgers presently account for 23% of the total fast-food, takeaway and home-delivery market. McDonalds, alone, is responsible for roughly half the burgers market in the UK. The days of the ordinary burgers are over. Chains are adding new ingredients or using replacements to differentiate their burgers from competitors. Examples include The M at McDonalds, which has ingredients, such as Emmental cheese and a dressing, and is surrounded by a stone-baked Ciabatta-style roll instead of a bun; as well as Burger Kings Angus XT Ploughmans, which comes with Irish cheddar and Red Leicester cheeses, in addition to a sweet vegetable pickle, white onions, iceberg lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. These products additionally aim to add value to the category.
Pizza
In 2011, the pizza subsector rose by 6% to 1.19bn in the UK. Its growth rate nearly doubled compared to previous years. Since 2007, the category has increased its value by 16.9%. However, its market share has declined by 0.3 percentage points. As with burgers, Key Note attributes this to consumers expanding sensitivity to calories, fat and salt content in fast food. Still, its growth rate demonstrates that the products remain popular.
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Table 2.4: The UK Pizza Sector by Value at Current Prices (m at rsp and %), 2007-2011
2007 Pizza % change year-on-year Share of total fast-food, takeaway and home-delivery market (%)
rsp retail selling prices
1,020 -
11.9
11.8
11.8
11.6
11.6
With the financial strain of the economic crisis, pizzas are an economical solution for consumers, who are staying at home in an effort to save money. Whether they are relaxing or entertaining, consumers are ordering takeaway and home-delivery pizzas due to their convenience. Moreover, innovation in the category and the introduction of healthier and premium versions has helped to boost sales. In order to compete with chilled and frozen pizzas sold in supermarkets, companies are utilising online and smartphone ordering services. This gives consumers the extra practicality of not having to take time out of their busy day to go to the store. Papa Johns allows customers to make orders via its online website, while Dominos has been at the forefront of applications (apps) in the fast-food, takeaway and home-delivery industry in the UK.
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Table 2.5: The UK Fish and Chips Sector by Value at Current Prices (m at rsp and %), 2007-2011
2007 Fish and chips % change year-on-year Share of total-fast food, takeaway and home-delivery market (%)
rsp retail selling prices
989 -
11.5
11.4
11.2
10.9
10.5
The fish and chips sector has suffered more than any other category in the fast-food, takeaway and home-delivery industry as a result of the economic crisis. Fish and chip shops have always benefitted from consumers nights out in the UK. Following an evening of drinking, dancing and socialising, it is common to stop by the chippy on the way home for some food. However, consumers are now limiting the frequency of their outings and this has taken its toll on the sector. Moreover, many independent operators are present in the category. These smaller companies do not have the financial resources to juggle the downturn with rising operational costs and are being forced out of business. Overfishing and EU quotas are increasing the value of fish in general, driving up fish and chips shop owners production costs. Sustainability has become a key issue in the fishing industry in the UK. In his plea to save fish and chips, His Royal Highness (HRH) the Prince of Wales is quoted in The Telegraph on 8th May 2012 as saying: The simple fact is that fish and chip shops rely on there being plenty more fish in the sea, and that is only going to be the case if we take care of fish stocks now and plan for them to be there long into the future. If their businesses are to remain viable in the long term, fisheries management, accompanied by sound science, really matters to them too. Although inevitable, sustainable fishing, however, is expensive and is hindering the sectors value.
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Chicken
Key Note estimates that the chicken sector grew by 7% to 749m in the UK in 2011. This growth reflects the popularity of the product among consumers in the UK. On 25th July 2012, the Daily Mail reported the findings of a study commissioned by Food Network UK, which found that chicken was the nations favourite food after bacon. Moreover, the category has increased its market share by 0.4 percentage points since 2007, following year-on-year growth. Overall, its value increased by 26.9% during the 5-year period.
Table 2.6: The UK Chicken Sector by Value at Current Prices (m at rsp and %), 2007-2011
2007 Chicken % change year-on-year Share of total fast-food, takeaway and home-delivery market (%)
rsp retail selling prices
590 -
6.9
7.0
7.1
7.2
7.3
White meat is viewed as a better option compared to red meat in the UK, in terms of both fat and potential health concerns. This phenomenon has resulted in an influx in chicken-based products in the fast-food, takeaway and home-delivery market, as companies offer consumers alternative meals. Examples include McDonalds Chicken Legend and Burger Kings Flamed Grilled Chicken Salad. Furthermore, Pizza Huts new Pizzetta lighter range features Chicken Delight but no red meat variants. The same is true for its Posh range.
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Market Size
Table 2.7: The UK Other Fast-Food and Takeaway Outlets Sector by Value at Current Prices (m at rsp and %), 2007-2011
2007 Other fast-food/ takeaway outlets % change year-on-year Share of total fast-food, takeaway and home-delivery market (%)
rsp retail selling prices
2008
2009
2010
2011
1,300 -
1,365 5.0
1,430 4.8
1,542 7.8
1,680 8.9
15.1
15.3
15.4
15.9
16.3
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3. Industry Background
RECENT HISTORY
In spite of the economic crisis, the fast-food and home-delivery industry has remained resilient in recent times. Moreover, it has actually benefitted from the downturn, as consumers are opting for good value over quality when they dine out. Furthermore, consumers lead increasingly hectic lifestyles and seek to buy convenient mealtime solutions, including fast food, when they are pressed for time or cannot be bothered to prepare and cook dinner. In addition, companies have been responding to consumers growing health concerns by introducing lighter versions and healthier menu options, including salads and wraps. Still, evidence shows that, although consumers are concerned about calories and unnutritious ingredients, these factors only affect consumers fast-food choices in a minority of cases. Chains are also launching premium ranges in order to boost sales and increase market value. These two trends mark an attempt by the industry break away from the perception that fast food is unhealthy and that products are made using poor quality ingredients. In spite of the industrys overall success, small and independent operators are struggling to cope with the economic downturn. Fewer customers, fierce market competition and rising production and operational costs are forcing these companies out of business. The size of these enterprises means that they are unable to keep up with large businesses that dominate the market and which have the necessary resources to weather the storm by enhancing their presence in the UK, by offering consumers appealing deals and by engaging in marketing activity to promote their brands and products. As a result, the industrys top companies Greggs, Subway, McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Pizza Hut, Dominos Pizza and Burger King are increasing their presence at the expense of smaller businesses in the market.
NUMBER OF COMPANIES
In 2011, there were 61,365 companies engaged as restaurants and takeaways in the UK. This figure was down by 1% compared with 2010, reflecting tough market conditions, as a result of the economic crisis and fierce competition within the industry. The majority of restaurants and takeaways earn between 50,000 and 500,000 a year. The number of businesses with a turnover of 50,000 or less declined by 13.5% in 2011. This reflects the fact that smaller restaurants and takeaways are finding it difficult to survive the economic crisis. Still, the number of companies earning 1m or more increased by 2.1% over the course of the year. This figure reveals the buoyancy of the industry and reinforces the fact that companies are actually benefitting from the crisis.
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Table 3.1: Number of UK VAT- and/or PAYE-Based Enterprises Engaged as Restaurants, Cafs and Takeaways by Turnover Sizeband (000, number and %), 2010 and 2011
2010 Turnover Sizeband (000) 0-49 50-99 100-249 250-499 500-999 1,000-4,999 5,000+ Total 3,185 19,650 25,480 8,165 3,350 1,830 310 61,970 2,755 19,250 25,750 8,150 3,275 1,865 320 61,365 4.5 31.4 42.0 13.3 5.3 3.0 0.5 100.0 2011 % of 2011 Total
Note: figures include licensed and unlicensed restaurants plus fast-food and takeaway outlets.
Source: UK Business: Activity, Size and Location 2010 and 2011, National Statistics website Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO (and the Queens Printer for Scotland)
EMPLOYMENT
The number of workers employed in the restaurant industry in the UK has fallen by 5.8% between 2007 and 2011. The figure grew until 2009, when it stalled and began to decline. In 2011, it fell by 6.2%, more than any other year during the time period. In total, 604,000 employees worked in the restaurant industry in 2011.
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Table 3.2: Number of Employees in the Restaurant Industry in Great Britain (000), 2007-2011
2007 Employees % change year-on-year 641 2008 660 3.0 2009 662 0.3 2010 644 -2.7 2011 604 -6.2
Source: Employee Jobs by Industry, July 2012, National Statistics website Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO (and the Queens Printer for Scotland)
Key Note estimates that roughly one third of these workers were hired by fast-food companies. Based on their latest financial statements, the biggest employers in the industry are McDonalds (39,296), Greggs (19,504) and Pizza Hut (16,247). However, it is important to note that the workers covered by these figures are solely the ones hired directly by the companies and excludes those who work under franchises. Table 3.3 shows that the majority of enterprises engaged as restaurants and takeaways employ 4 workers or fewer (59%). Few companies employ 50 workers or more. This reflects the fact that businesses can boost profit by keeping operational costs, including labour forces, low. Moreover, the number of companies that employ 4 workers or fewer declined by 3.3% during the course of the year. This supports the fact that smaller enterprises are struggling within the market. The employee sizebands that recorded the highest rise in the number of restaurants and takeaways in 2011 were those which employed 50 to 99 workers (9.2%), 250 or more workers (6.7%) and those which employed 5 to 9 workers (4%).
Table 3.3: Number of UK VAT- and/or PAYE-Based Enterprises Engaged as Restaurants, Cafs and Takeaways by Employment Sizeband (number and %), 2010 and 2011
2010 Number of Employees 0-4 5-9 10-19 37,415 15,315 5,955 36,180 15,925 5,970 59.0 26.0 9.7 2011 % of 2011 Total
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Table 3.3: Number of UK VAT- and/or PAYE-Based Enterprises Engaged as Restaurants, Cafs and Takeaways by Employment Sizeband (number and %), 2010 and 2011
...table continued
2010 20-49 50-99 100-249 250+ Total
does not sum due to rounding Note: figures include licensed and unlicensed restaurants plus fast-food and takeaway outlets.
Source: UK Business: Activity, Size and Location 2010 and 2011, National Statistics website Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO (and the Queens Printer for Scotland)
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Table 3.4: Number of UK VAT- and/or PAYE-Based Enterprises Engaged as Restaurants, Cafs and Takeaways by Government Office Region (number and %), 2011
2011 Government Office Region North East North West Yorkshire and Humberside East Midlands West Midlands East Greater London South East South West Wales Scotland Northern Ireland Total
does not sum due to rounding at source Note: figures include licensed and unlicensed restaurants plus fast-food and takeaway outlets.
% of Total 3.5 9.6 7.2 5.8 7.3 8.8 18.3 13.3 9.1 4.7 8.9 3.4
100.0
2,120 5,900 4,445 3,585 4,500 5,380 11,205 8,175 5,595 2,880 5,490 2,090 61,365
Source: UK Business: Activity, Size and Location 2011, National Statistics website Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO (and the Queens Printer for Scotland)
Table 3.5 shows that the majority of adult consumers in the UK ate fast food or takeaways in the 12 months ending March 2012. However, consumers in all regions are more likely to have eaten take-away foods than having eaten in a fast-food restaurant during the time period. The difference between the two categories is 24 percentage points. Those living in Greater London are more likely to have purchased food in these outlets than other residents in the UK (80.1% and 60.4%, respectively), followed by those in East Anglia (79.4% and 59.2%). Consumers who live in the North West are the least likely to have eaten takeaway and fast foods in the year to March 2012 (76.8% and 53.7%, respectively). Those in the West Midlands were the least likely to have eaten fast food in a restaurant during the same time period (49%).
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Table 3.5: Adults Who Have Eaten Takeaway Foods and Adults Who Have Eaten Fast Foods in Outlets in the Last 12 Months by Region (% of adults), 2012
Takeaway Foods All adults Scotland North West North Yorkshire Humberside East Midlands East Anglia South East Greater London South West Wales West Midlands 77.9 77.4 76.8 77.5 77.6 78.7 79.4 78.5 80.1 77.1 74.2 77.2 Fast Foods (Eat-In) 53.9 54.1 53.7 52.9 49.8 54.0 59.2 56.1 60.4 49.8 49.2 49.0
Source: Target Group Index (TGI) Kantar Media, Quarter 3 (April 2011-March 2012) 2012
DISTRIBUTION
There are more sandwich shops than any other type of fast-food and takeaway outlet in the UK. Moreover, in 2011, Greggs overtook Subway in terms of venues. It now owns 1,600 bakeries across the UK, 200 more premises than its competitor. Burger King trails behind McDonalds when it comes to restaurant count in the UK. There are more than twice as many McDonalds outlets than those of Burger Kings. Although the company has struggled in recent times, there are still more Pizza Huts than any other pizza restaurant in the UK. Still, Dominos Pizza narrowed the gap between the companies over the course of 2011 and is likely to surpass its rival in 2012. The number of Pizza Perfect venues has declined by 37.5% during the equivalent period, further demonstrating the difficulties being experienced by smaller companies in the industry in the UK. With Subway, it is the only major chain to have declined in terms of the number of venues in 2011.
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Table 3.6: Selected UK Fast-Food and Takeaway Chains by Sector and Estimated Number of Outlets, 2011
Number of Outlets Sandwiches Greggs Subway Burgers McDonalds Burger King Pizza Pizza Hut Dominos Pizza Papa Johns Perfect Pizza Chicken KFC
includes the Republic of Ireland KFC Kentucky Fried Chicken
1,600 1,400
1,200 500
800
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Table 3.7: Number of UK VAT- and/or PAYE-Based Enterprises Engaged as Restaurants and Takeaways by Age of Business (number and %), 2011
Number of Outlets Less than 2 years 2 to 3 years 4 to 9 years 10 or more years Total 11,585 10,300 21,190 18,290 61,365 % of All Industries 3.8 3.8 3.7 2.0 2.9
Note: figures include licensed and unlicensed restaurants plus fast-food and takeaway outlets.
Source: UK Business: Activity, Size and Location 2011, National Statistics website Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO (and the Queens Printer for Scotland)
The fast-food and home deliveries market is robust. In spite of health concerns associated with the industry, demand and sales remain strong. The industry has continued to grow in spite of the economic crisis, demonstrating its strong roots and resilience. Moreover, in spite of the downturn, entrepreneurs have continued to invest in the market, as this type of business accounts for a larger percentage of all enterprises that are 3 years old and under in the UK than the industrys overall average in the economy. This means that companies have recently opened restaurants and takeaways, demonstrating their faith in the industry for now and in the future.
LEGISLATION
Companies in the fast-food and home-delivery industry must abide by a number of laws in the UK that regulate different issues, including health and safety, product quality and employment laws. The primary document is the Food Safety Act 1990, which holds companies responsible if their products are injurious to consumers health. It additionally states that it is illegal to inaccurately describe or present food that misleads consumers in terms of the nature, substance and quality of food.
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In 2012, the Government amended the Food Hygiene Regulations (England) 2006, with effect from 30th July 2012. The law was updated to comply with article 9 of Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002, which lays down procedures in matters of food safety. Other laws that apply to the industry include EU Working Time Directive; National Minimum Wage; Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006; and Waste Controls (England and Wales) Regulation 2009. These aim to protect both customers and employees by detailing specific requirements and holding companies accountable, as well as providing a framework for businesses to follow.
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4. Competitor Analysis
THE MARKETPLACE
The fast-foods and home-delivery industry is highly competitive. It is dominated by chains, although independent operators do exist. The latter have struggled in recent times as a result of the economic crisis, rising commodity prices and pressure from other companies in the market. Still, overall, the industry has remained resilient as restaurants offer good value for cash-strapped consumers. The market can be separated into three principle categories: multinational brand and outlet operators, e.g. Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Pizza Hut national brand and outlet operators, such as Greggs small local brands or unbranded operators, including fish and chips shops. Subway is the biggest fast-food and home-delivery franchise in the UK, followed by McDonalds. It operates roughly 1,400 outlets across the country. Most chains in the fast-food and home-delivery industry operate using the franchise system.
MARKET LEADERS
Burger King (UK) Ltd
Company Structure
Burger King Ltd is the UK subsidiary of the global fast-food chain Burger King Worldwide. The US enterprise was founded in 1953 under the name Insta-Burger King. In 2010, the Burger King franchise was purchased for $3.26bn (2.1bn) by 3G Capital, a private-equity firm backed by three of Brazils leading businessmen. In June 2012, the company merged with Justice Holdings Ltd, a London investment firm, in order to create a single Delaware-based holding company following a deal made that April. The business is trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the name Burger King Worldwide. The fast-food chain is most famous for its Whopper burger. Overall, Burger King has approximately 12,700 restaurants dispersed across 73 countries. The majority of these are privately owned and operate under company licences through franchise agreements. The first Burger King in the UK was opened in Coventry Street, London, in 1977. With over 500 outlets, it is the UKs second-largest burger brand after McDonalds.
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Financial Results
Burger King (UK) Ltd has been struggling to cope with falling sales in recent times. In its latest financial report, covering the year ending 30th June 2010, the company reported a decline in sales of 17.5% to 7.1m. Since 2007, this figure has shrunk by 26.8%. Profit dropped by 15.9% during the equivalent period. In 2010, however, it rose by 20.9% to 491m. It is important to note that only restaurants run directly by the company (roughly 10% of outlets) are covered by these figures, due to the nature of Burger Kings franchising system.
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On 1st August 2012, Burger King Corporation published a press release reporting a total rise in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of 29% to $585m for the year ending 31st December 2011.
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In June 2012, Dominos unrolled a Mexico pizza range in the UK. It is available in chicken, beef and vegetarian flavours. The meat variants include chorizo, red and green chillies, tomatoes, onions, a vine-ripened tomato sauce and 100% mozzarella cheese. Instead of chorizo, the vegetarian option comes with sweetcorn and spinach. All three versions are topped with a drizzle of cool sour cream. Consumers can also opt for the Mexicano Stuffed Crust, which is filled with green and red chillies, mozzarella and garlic and herbs. In its press release on 21st June 2012, Dominos Sales and Marketing Director Simon Wallis commented: We wanted to inject a bit of Mexican sunshine and bring a bit of heat to pizza lovers. He added: There is a strong trend for Mexican food at the moment.
Financial Results
In the year ending 25th December 2011, Dominos Pizza Group PLC recorded a turnover of 209.9m, an increase of 11.5% on the 188.1m generated in the previous year. The companys pre-tax profit also increased, rising by 10.2% to 38.8m in 2011.
Greggs PLC
Company Structure
Greggs PLC traces its roots back to the 1930s when John Gregg began delivering eggs and yeast on his pushbike to homes in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The first bakery was opened in 1951. The business grew in 1970s with the acquisition of regional bakery retailers across the UK. By 1984, the company, which by now had 260 shops scattered throughout the country, was listed on the LSE. Nowadays, Greggs owns almost 1,600 branches in the UK and is continuing to expand. Products, which include sandwiches, pastries and pasties, are baked in local bakeries. Greggs is the largest specialist retail bakery chain and the biggest food chain in terms of number of stores in the UK. It is classified under the takeaway outlets category.
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In October, Greggs signed a deal with Moto Hospitality to open shops in motorway service stations. The Grocer revealed the companys plans to open two trial shops on the M6 near Lymm in Cheshire in December in an article on 19th October 2011. If the pilot is successful, a further 30 stores will be added to the Moto network. These outlets will charge slightly more than Greggs bakeries on the high street. In July 2012, Greggs opened a new concept store: Greggs the Bakery. The pilot site was opened in Newcastle, not far from where the original bakery was founded in the 1951. The shop carries 75 new lines, including rustic bread loaves, a new range of cakes, giant cupcakes, deli-style sandwiches and pizzas. The companys Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ken McMeikan, commented in an article published by The Grocer on 30th June 2012: Our latest concept shop showcases Greggs bakery credentials, and gives customers a traditional bakery shopping experience. In August, it was revealed that Greggs frozen retail products would only be available in branches of the supermarket retailer Iceland, at least until April 2013. Since its launch in July 2011, the sales of Greggs at home range have far exceeded its expectations to the companys delight, according to McMeikan on 11th August 2012 in The Grocer. The range originally consisted of nine products, including its famous sausage rolls. By April 2012, the company planned to extend the collection with eight new lines, as a result of its success. Additions include a dessert range, chicken bakes and cheese and onion pasties.
Financial Results
Greggs PLC reported a rise in sales by 5.9% to 701.1m for the financial year ending 31st December 2011. The companys sales have risen by 11.6% since 2008. Pre-tax profit rose by 15.2% during the 52 weeks. However, like-for-like sales fell by 2.3% in the first half of 2012 reported, The Guardian on 7th August 2012. Moreover, Greggs pre-tax profit dropped by 4.6% to 16.5m. It blamed poor weather for the results.
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Competitor Analysis
In 1952, the first KFC franchise was opened in Utah. Since then, the company has continued to grow and expand both nationally and overseas. As of December 2011, KFC boasted 17,000 outlets in 105 countries and territories. Its two major markets are the US and the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). The first overseas franchise was set up in England in 1964. KFC was the first US fast-food chain to reach the countrys shores. There are now more than 800 restaurants dispersed across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, employing 23,000 workers. Restaurant ownership in the UK is split 40% equity and 60% franchised. According to a Daily Mail article on 1st October 2011, the most popular KFC products in the UK are the mini fillet burger (with annual sales of over 19 billion), the snack box popcorn chicken (14 million) and the boneless meal for one (over 12 million).
Financial Results
Kentucky Fried Chicken (GB) Ltd registered a rise in sales by 3.1% to 371.2m for the 52 weeks ending 28th November 2010. However, its pre-tax profit fell by 8.6% to 38.4m. In 2011, Yum! Brands reported a rise in sales by 11% to $10.89bn (approximately 6.94bn). Its net income increased by 14% to $1.32bn (roughly 841.3m).
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In May 2012, the company launched a new fizzy drink for kids. Fruitizz contains one portion of fruit, no added sugars and is free from artificial colours or flavours. It blends fruit juice concentrates from grapes, apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water. McDonalds hopes to increase its health credentials by portraying the drink as a healthier, more nutritious solution than other fizzy drinks, such as Coca-Cola. McDonalds was the official restaurant of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In addition to sponsoring the event, the fast-food chain built the largest restaurant ever, though it was only available for 6 weeks. It was one of four McDonalds at the Olympic Park. The venue had the capacity to seat up to 1,500 customers as reported The Guardian on 25th June 2012. Only two venues were for public use, the others were located in the Athletes Village and in the Media Centre, respectively. Once the Games were over, the sustainable buildings took approximately 4 weeks to dismantle. Parts of the restaurants, including highchairs, air conditioning units and bulbs, will be reused by other McDonalds in the UK; while other items, including those made from plastic, will be recycled. Roughly 75% of the outlets will be either reused or recycled. The company plans to remain a top-level Olympic sponsor until at least the 2020 Summer Games.
Financial Results
For the financial year ending 31st December 2010, McDonalds Restaurants Ltd reported a rise in sales by 4.8% to 1.18bn. Its pre-tax profit increased by 37.9% to 157.2m. According to The Telegraph on 24th January 2012, the overall corporation hit a record turnover in 2011 of $24bn (17.19bn). This marks the ninth consecutive year that sales have increased for the company.
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We havent kept up with the times. We put the blinders on and said customers will still come and you know what, they didnt. We had some real soul searching to do and fundamentally weve realised that we have to move from a product-based to an experience-based offer. As a result, in August 2011, Pizza Hut announced that it would be overhauling its business in the UK, trialling a number of initiatives, including four Alpha Hut concept stores. These are inspired by upmarket Argentinean restaurants, where waiters bring trays to customers tables, instead of having to get up and go to the buffet themselves in order to collect food. If the trial is successful, the company will roll out the concept nationwide at some point this year. Pizza Hut first began stuffing its crust in 1995. In April 2012, the Hot Dog Crust was introduced for a limited time only. It came with a free mustard drizzle and was only available for its largest pizza size. In June, the company brought out the Crown Crust pizza in the UK to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee. This crust is stuffed with burgers. Its famous Stuffed Crust is now available for smaller 11-inch pizzas, in addition to the original 14-inch format. The company now offers consumers unlimited access to its salad bar and has recently unveiled a new menu. The former responds to consumers growing health awareness, while the latter aims to improve the quality credentials of the pizza restaurant chain, as well as tapping into the trend for healthier products. The Pizzetta range is a lighter option (under 500 calories) that it is served with rocket and tomatoes. Variants include Shrimply Delicious, which is made with king prawns, fresh spinach, mozzarella cheese and mixed peppers, and Virtuous Veg, which combines fresh spinach, mixed peppers, red onion, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. Pizza Hut has additionally developed a Posh range. Pizzas include Creamy Blue, which is made using blue cheese, mozzarella and sliced mushrooms on a Bchamel base and with a sweet balsamic drizzle. Other products added to its menu include Salmon Pasta Bake, Classic Lasagne, two new pizzas the BBQ Meat Feast and Country Classic starters and a dessert. Calorie information is provided alongside the menu.
Financial Results
Sales for Pizza Hut (UK) Ltd fell by 4.4% for the 53-week period ending 4th December 2011 to 331m. This figure has fluctuated in recent times. The company has reported a pre-tax loss throughout the period. In 2011, it deteriorated further to a loss of 24.2m.
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Financial Results
For its financial year ending 30th September 2011, SSP Group, to which SSP Ltd belongs, reported a rise in sales by 5.7% to 1.72bn.
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Financial Results
For the year ending 31st December 2011, sales for Subway Realty Ltd increased by 1.3% to 26.6m. Similarly, pre-tax profit rose by 3.5% to 1.5m.
Other Companies
Gondola Group Ltd
The Gondola Group consists of Zizzi, ASK, Pizza Express, Kettners and Byron, which are all casual dining restaurant chains in the UK. With over 650 venues, the company employs roughly 15,000 workers domestically. In 2011, sales for the combined business rose by 4.5% to 569.5m.
Wagamama Ltd
Wagamama is a restaurant chain that offers takeaway services, specialising in pan-fried Asian food. The first venue was opened in 1992. It is owned by management and venture capital investors Duke Street Capital and Hutton Collins. It operates under a franchise system.
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OUTSIDE SUPPLIERS
Fast-food and home-delivery businesses rely on a network of outside suppliers to function properly. Poultry, meat, bakery and fruit and vegetables suppliers; equipment and packaging suppliers; logistics and transport companies; marketing agencies; and decorators and designers all play a critical role in the industry. Efficiency is key throughout the process in order to be effective and guarantee the consumption of quality food and drinks by customers. Due to pressures from the public, media and organisations, chains in the industry are increasingly supplying their foods both ethically and domestically. In April 2012, Burger King became the first major fast-food chain to pledge that its eggs and pork would come from cage-free animals by 2017. In June 2011, KFC upped its environmental and animal welfare credentials by becoming the first fast-food chain in the UK to gain Red Tractor certification for its on-the-bone chicken. Moreover, the logo guarantees that the poultry is sourced in the UK. McDonalds also agreed to buy more than 30,000 tonnes of chicken from British farmers for its four venues at the Olympic Park during the Games, following a campaign by the National Farmers Union (NFU) and animal rights charities. This reflects growing consumer awareness and demand for ethically and locally sourced products that support farmers and the economy.
MARKETING ACTIVITY
Burgers are the most advertised product by major companies in the fast-food and home-delivery industry. In the year ending March 2012, burger advertisements accounted for over half (52.3%) of all main media expenditure. This percentage has increased compared with 2008, when burgers accounted for 45.3% of marketing spending. Moreover, advertising expenditure on burgers has more than doubled over the past 5 years. This is more than any other category in the industry.
Table 4.1: Main Media Advertising Expenditure by Fast-Food Chains (000), Years Ending March 2008-2012
2008 Burgers Chicken Pizza 39,131 22,128 16,337 2009 44,395 21,937 11,330 2010 52,479 23,368 12,000 2011 58,363 29,138 16,431 2012 60,693 31,952 11,722
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Table 4.1: Main Media Advertising Expenditure by Fast-Food Chains (000), Years Ending March 2008-2012
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2008 Sandwiches Total % change year-on-year Source: Nielsen 8,597 86,193 2009 8,231 85,893 -0.3 2010 5,569 93,416 8.8 2011 7,967 111,899 19.8 2012 11,040 115,407 3.1
Main media advertising spending on chicken has increased year-on-year. Between 2008 and 2012, the rate rose by 44.4% to 32m. Overall, main media advertising expenditure on sandwiches augmented by 28.4% to 11m. However, in 2010, spending declined by 32.3%. The only category whose main media advertising expenditure was lower in 2012 than in 2008 was pizza. It fluctuated over the years and dropped by 28.7% in the year to March 2012. Still, overall, main media advertising expenditure rose by 3.1% during the 12-month period to 115.4m. Since 2008, it has increased by more than one third (33.9%). Figure 4.1, below, illustrates the share of main media advertising expenditure of fast-food chains according to sector.
Figure 4.1: Main Media Advertising Expenditure by Fast-Food Chains (000), Year Ending March 2012
Sandwiches 9.6% Pizza 10.2%
Burgers 52.6%
Chicken 27.7%
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Brand Strategy
5. Brand Strategy
INTRODUCTION
This chapter assesses the brand strategy of the top fast-food brands in the UK. Each company has developed its own strategy to drive sales and boost profit. This enables them to stand apart from their competitors. Still, certain trends are evident across the market. Fast-food and home-delivery chains have been keen to emphasise quality, are producing healthier menus and are using social media and technology to promote brand and product awareness, as well as to combat the negative image associated with these type of restaurants.
COMPANIES BRANDS
Burger King
In August 2011, Burger King hired Flavia Faugeres as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO); Leo Leon as Vice President of Marketing Innovation; and Andreas Barth as Senior Vice President of Global Brand Management, as part of its plan to re-launch its brand following a slump in sales. In the US, the company ditched its king mascot to freshen up its image. Burger Kings new focus is improving the speed of service and ameliorating the quality of its food, both in terms of ingredients and healthier menus for consumers. It hopes that its latest brand strategy will improve its customer loyalty in the war against its major rival McDonalds. Jos Cil, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) President for Burger King Corp, commented in a Marketing Week article on 18th April 2012 that improving the customer experience in each and every restaurant is a key aim for the business. The company is asking customers for feedback through an online survey using the Guest TracSM insight scheme to determine what steps to take for the next stages of its brand strategy. Four key themes make up Burger Kings latest brand strategy: menu, operations, renovations and marketing, according to a Business Insider article on 10th August 2012. Following a 9-month self-assessment, the company has pinpointed these areas as its focus. It plans to increase the appeal of its menu to a broader consumer base by introducing healthier options, including smoothies, salads and wraps. It will set up liaisons and committees to get its franchises to work more closely together as a uniform business. Restaurants will receive a makeover. Renovations include digital menu boards, new uniforms and new packaging. Finally, the company is hiring celebrities to be the face of the brand, including David Beckham in the UK and Mary J Blige in the US.
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Dominos Pizza
The promotional strategy of Dominos Pizza is centred around digital marketing. The company is at the forefront of technological revolution in the industry and has been using social media platforms and smartphone applications (apps) to increase sales, including iPad, iPhone and Android app, as well as a mobile-optimised website. This strategy is proving successful. On 28th March 2012, Caterer Search reported that the companys mobile sales had passed 1m in a single week for the first time. Moreover, e-commerce purchases accounted for 50.6% of all delivered sales in the UK in the 13 weeks to 25th March 2012, compared with 39.3% in 2011. Online sales rose by 44.5% to 59.3m during the covered period, 16.3% of which were ordered via Dominos mobile services. Marketing initiatives are also a critical component of its strategy. Dominos is using emails, Twitter and Facebook to promote brands, products and deals. The benefits of its digital marketing strategy is that it is relatively low cost according to the company in a Marketing Magazine article on 15th February 2012. Its main media advertising campaigns have included Its What We Do and Get Stuffed!. It has also sponsored the ITV family entertainment show Red or Black? and was the official eviction night partner with Coca-Cola for the Celebrity Big Brother series on Channel Five that started in August 2011. New product development (NPD) to create better pizzas has also been at the core of the companys promotional strategy. Its latest Mexican range, the launch of Gourmet pizzas, stuffed crust innovation and limited offers all reflect this strategy. It aims to add value by introducing original variants and makes an attempt to break the negative unhealthy connotations associated with both pizza and fast food, as well as to increase the quality of ingredients being used.
KFC
Following bad press, including accusations of animal cruelty and destroying the rainforest, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has strived to increase its credibility and social record by supporting various humanitarian and sustainable causes. Its website includes a We Care section with links to the following: Food, Environment, Community and People topics, which detail its efforts and commitments. Moreover, in the News feed on its website, the primary stories it has reported on are its charitable contributions. On 3rd October 2011, it published an article stating that, in 2011, it had entered in a long-term partnership with Barnardos, the UKs largest charity for children and young people. Then, on 19th December 2011, it revealed that, since 2007, KFC has raised 1.5m in the UK alone for the UNs World Food programme. Every year it hosts the Hike for Hunger to raise money for the cause. Finally on 20th June 2012, it announced that its initiative to charge 5 pence (p) per plastic bags at its restaurants in Wales, which it commenced October 2011, had raised 16,000. The money was donated to local and national charities.
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Brand Strategy
KFCs latest brand strategy is to capitalise on social media forums, due to the growing number of consumers who are contacting brands through Facebook and Twitter instead of making a phone call, according to a spokesperson for the company, Rick Maynard, in The Drum on 21st February 2012. It commenced the campaign with a month-long initiative that consisted of random tweets and posts on Facebook leading to a secret KFC holding page, which allowed fans and followers to win gift vouchers. Customer service and quality remain important elements of its brand strategy.
McDonalds
The belief that it is important to tailor business according to the preferences and demands of individual countries is at the heart of McDonalds global brand strategy. It factors in which products are well-received; what price consumers are willing to pay; which television programmes, newspapers and advertising consumers read and view; and what restaurants are visited, as well as taking social, economic, legal and technological aspects into consideration, when devising its respective strategy. In June 2011, McDonalds launched an ethical campaign called A to Z. The initiative reflects a continuing attempt by the company, since 2007, to improve trust in the brand in the UK following negative headlines regarding McDonalds and its products. In May 2012, the fast-food chain unveiled a new, social-media-friendly site that gives consumers a chance to go behind-the scenes of the company. The public can find out information regarding McDonalds food sourcing in the UK, environmental contributions and charitable activities. Alastair Macrow, Vice President of Marketing at McDonalds UK, is quoted in an article by Marketing Week on 15th May 2012 as saying: as people engage more with brands through digital and social media, were confident that introducing a new direct channel for people to tell us what they think and ask us questions will bring us closer to our customers a key aim of our overarching business strategy. Other key elements of McDonalds UK brand strategy are modernising its venues and introducing healthier menu options.
Pizza Hut
Pizza Huts brand strategy is to become more in-tune with consumers changing lifestyles. In August 2011, the company acknowledged that it had neglected customer service in recent years and announced that it had laid out a plan to change that. Its latest tactic includes the introduction of a customer service programme called the handshake. It hopes that this will improve the brands engagement with customers and give them a more intuitive service. In addition, the company has updated its menu to reflect the times. Its new menu responds to consumers growing concern for healthier options and premium meals that are good value.
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Subway
Subways brand strategy reflects its ambition to reach out to a broader potential consumer base. Subways UK Head of Marketing, Manaaz Akhtar, told PR Week on 27th January 2012: In the past, Subway has focused on the young male office worker and student consumer groups. But what we are looking to do with our new marketing programmes is to broaden the target and become more inclusive. In order to achieve this, it has devised a brand strategy which focuses on the chains health and value credentials. Its sponsorship of the weight-loss reality television show, The Biggest Loser, on ITV1 in 2012 and the 3 Subway Lunch campaign are both products of this tactic.
Table 5.1: Main Media Advertising Expenditure on Leading Fast-Food Brands (000 and %), Years Ending March 2011 and March 2012
2011 McDonalds Restaurant chain Double Taste milkshake McDonalds total KFC restaurant chain Subway Restaurant chain Sandwich franchise Subway total 7,967 7,967 6,798 4,242 11,040 47,872 612 48,484 29,138 52,195 52,195 31,952 2012
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Table 5.1: Main Media Advertising Expenditure on Leading Fast-Food Brands (000 and %), Years Ending March 2011 and March 2012
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2011 Burger King restaurant chain Dominos Pizza Restaurant chain Generic Dominos Pizza total Pizza Hut restaurant chain Papa Johns pizza restaurant chain Fast-food brands total % change year-on-year
Kentucky Fried Chicken
2012 8,498
9,879
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McDonalds spent the most promoting its products in the year ending Q2 2012. Moreover, it increased its main media advertising expenditure by 7.7% to 52.2m, compared with the equivalent period the previous year. Burger King, Dominos and Pizza Hut are the sole companies that decreased their advertising budget between the years ending Q2 2011 and Q2 2012. Moreover, Pizza Hut slashed its spending by more than half, following poor year-on-year financial results. Subway augmented its main media spending more than any other fast-food chain over the time period, reflecting the success of the business in the UK. In the year to Q2 2012, it increased its spending by 38.6% to 11m. Papa Johns also upped its main media advertising expenditure, by 30.6% to 615,000. This figure, however, is lower than any other fast-food chain in the industry, due to the smaller nature of its business.
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Below are advertising campaigns recently launched by fast-food and home delivery brands in the UK. In April 2012, Greggs unveiled a 1m marketing campaign to promote its breakfast products and coffee. Taste Rescue features Gregg T Bud, a tastebudologist. The campaign included sensory advertising boards at bus stops in London, Manchester and Glasgow, which gave consumers a waft of the smell of bacon roll and fresh coffee. The advertisement emphasised that the coffee is a British blend and made with Fairtrade beans. On 1st May 2012, McDonalds commenced a 4-week advertising campaign to promote its Great Tastes of America products, which were each available for 1 week only during the time period. Each advertisement features a mother and her child strolling down the street, passing a shopkeeper. The camera then moves on to two police officers, followed by a dressed-up dog and an elderly lady in Chicago, New York and somewhere in Texas and Arizona, respectively. Each commercial gives consumers a taste for the different locations in the US based on the relevant burger that week. In May, Subway launched its London 2012 themed advertisement. The 30-second spot featured Olympians: boxer Anthony Ogogo and pole-vaulter Holly Bleasdale. Each state their personal best, followed by their favourite sandwich at Subway. The advertisement stresses the nutritional value of the products, including the calorie count, and states that they are one of the consumers 5-a-day. Another advertisement, as part of the same campaign, features gymnast Louis Smith and basketball player Pops Mensah Bonsu. In May, Burger King rolled out the Mmmm advertisement to promote its new Angus XT Burger. It features a young businessman, its target audience, who takes a bite of the burger and finds it so delicious he mmms throughout his whole day at the office, followed by the bus home, in the shower and still continues after he is in bed. The advertisement stresses that the burger is made with extra-thick 100% Aberdeen beef, steakhouse sauce and crispy salad. The strapline is extra thick, extra tasty. In June, KFC launched its Shes a Lady advertisement to promote its BBQ Rancher range. It features a young woman who spends her day being side-stepped by men, until she passes KFC in the evening with a friend. At that moment, the voiceover comes in and says: At least someone knows how to treat you right and introduces the range, emphasising that it is freshly made. In July 2012, Dominos unveiled a three-part satirical soap opera on its Facebook page titled Los Pasiones de la Familia Verduras to promote its new Mexican pizza range. The videos tell the story of the dramatic life of the Verduras vegetable family in Mexico, including lovers from rival families, family feuds and even a murder. Each episode ends with a cliff hanger and gives viewers multiple choice answers to decide what will happen next. In the final episode, Dominos asks consumers to actually make their own film for the finale and gives them the opportunity to win a Nokia Lumia 800 smartphone. Dominos has created a print-out sheet, which is free to download and enables consumers to create key characters and props.
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The We All Make the Games campaign by McDonalds was released to coincide with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in July and August. The advertisements aim to capture the magic of the Olympic spirit by relaying the people, the moments and the emotions that make the event spectacular. They promote the McDonalds brand instead of actual products by the fast-food chain.
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WEAKNESSES
Fast food is portrayed by the Government, the media and society as being unhealthy and poor quality. Fast food is associated with junk food. Fast food tends to be high in salt, calories and fat. Social pressures and consumer demand for healthy foods are contradictory to the nature of the fast-food and home-delivery industry, which has traditionally centred around mass-produced fried foods. Fast-food chains are being accused of poisoning consumers, being abusive towards animals and destroying the rainforest with their packaging. Competition in the fast-food and home-delivery industry is fierce.
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The fast-food and home-delivery market is saturated with restaurants and products. Innovation in the industry is temporary and limited.
OPPORTUNITIES
Companies can diversify their menu portfolio by catering to consumer demand for healthier products. Fast-food chains can maximise value by introducing premium ranges that offer consumers something extra. Fast-food chains will increasingly use social media campaigns to promote their brand and products, as well as to interact with consumers on a new level. Consumers will increasingly order takeaways and home deliveries online and via smartphone applications (apps). Contactless payments will gain prominence in the future in the fast-food industry to save consumers even more time. Consumers are becoming more and more adventurous when it comes to food and are open to trying exotic cuisines and innovative flavours in the fast-food and takeaway industry. Fast-food and home-delivery businesses can push sales during televised events, such as the Queens Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Fast-food chains have begun modernising their restaurants, renovating the venues and introducing a new era of gadgets, including electronic menu boards. Fast-food companies can launch marketing campaigns that appeal to a broader audience to maximise their potential consumer base.
THREATS
It is impossible for fast-food companies to offer consumers genuinely healthy foods at a low cost. Small and independent fast-food and takeaway businesses are struggling to juggle market competition, the economic crisis and rising operational and production costs. The fish and chips subsector is threatened by overfishing and quotas. The fast-food industry is susceptible to backlashes, as was evidenced by McDonalds Twitter account fiasco.
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Legislative demands regarding labelling could damage the fast-food and home-delivery industry, as companies are forced to expose ingredients and nutritional content in their foods and drinks. Rising food and energy prices, as well as general production and operational costs, are eating into companies profit. Meal deals and ready meals, plus chilled and frozen foods, in supermarkets are upping the ante by offering consumers higher quality, cheaper products and the equivalent convenience as fast foods and takeaways.
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7. Buying Behaviour
INTRODUCTION
In August 2012, Key Note commissioned NEMS Market Research to interview adults in the UK, aged 16 years and older, for the purpose of this report. It surveyed 1,000 adults questioning them on their opinions on fast food and takeaways. This chapter analyses the results of this survey and its meaning for companies in the industry.
VALUE
In the face of the economic crisis, consumers are opting to eat in fast-food restaurants, which offer good value. This phenomenon is summarised in an article by Fast Food Nation on 29th March 2012, which states: As the recession starts to take effect on our bank balances, fast food is undergoing a renaissance with offers of cheap, filling food attracting people through the doors with the possibility of a meal for four for under 10 being the main motivator. Table 7.1 reveals that 54% of respondents agreed that major fast-food and home-delivery outlets were good value for money. Women were slightly more likely to agree with this statement than men. The difference between the two sexes was by 2.3 percentage points. Those aged 34 and under were significantly more likely to find fast food and takeaways good value for money than older generations. Moreover, the vast majority of respondents aged 16 to 19 believe that this type of restaurant is good value (89.5%). Respondents who belong to social grade A are also more likely to find fast food good value for money (85.1%). By contrast, those in social grade E are not as likely to share this opinion (48.3%). Those not working for other reasons than being retired or invalid are more likely to have responded that they agreed with the statement that fast-food chains are good value (70.7%) than respondents with other working statuses, even though they have no source of income. Larger households with more mouths to feed are more likely to believe that fast food and takeaways are good value than smaller households. This reflects the fact that this type of restaurant is family-friendly with deals, smaller childrens meals and activities that target children. This is supported by the fact that respondents living in households with no children were the least likely to find fast food and takeaways good value for money (51.2%).
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Table 7.1: Adults Who Agreed That Major Fast-Food and Home-Delivery Outlets Offer Good Value for Money (% of adults), August 2012
Statement: The major fast-food and home-delivery outlets offer good value for money.
Sample Profile (%) All adults Sex Male Female Age 16 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65+ Social Grade A B C1 C2 D E Working Status Working full-time Part time Not working (excluding retired/ invalid) Not working (retired/invalid) Region North Yorkshire and Humberside East Midlands 4.7 10.9 6.1 43.6 18.4 15.5 22.4 1.7 20.0 25.9 26.3 15.9 10.2 4.5 10.6 17.5 18.4 16.3 13.1 19.6 48.8 51.2 100.0
Purchasing Profile (%) 100.0 47.7 52.3 7.4 13.6 24.4 16.9 14.8 9.9 13.0 2.6 19.4 26.7 26.5 15.6 9.2 45.6 18.6 20.3 15.5 4.6 11.1 5.7
Penetration (%) 54.0 52.8 55.1 89.5 68.8 75.1 49.6 49.2 40.7 35.8 85.1 52.4 55.6 54.4 53.0 48.3 56.5 54.5 70.7 37.2 53.0 54.8 51.0
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Table 7.1: Adults Who Agreed That Major Fast-Food and Home-Delivery Outlets Offer Good Value for Money (% of adults), August 2012
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Statement: The major fast-food and home-delivery outlets offer good value for money.
Sample Profile (%) Region (cont.) West Midlands East Anglia South East Greater London South West North West Wales Scotland Size of Household One person Two persons Three person Four persons Five persons or more Marital Status Married/living as married Single Divorced Widowed Separated Presence of Children Aged 0-4 Aged 5-9 Aged 10-15 No children 6.9 12.1 14.8 74.4 47.1 34.5 7.1 9.5 1.5 23.3 30.6 16.9 21.5 7.3 6.3 8.9 16.2 12.4 8.5 12.0 5.1 9.1
Purchasing Profile (%) 4.9 8.6 17.4 12.8 8.9 12.5 4.7 8.9 17.9 27.6 18.6 26.7 8.9 47.3 41.2 4.5 5.8 1.1 9.2 14.5 16.0 70.6
Penetration (%) 41.8 52.3 57.9 55.8 56.4 56.3 49.7 53.0 41.5 48.5 59.4 67.1 66.0 54.3 64.4 34.0 33.2 39.5 72.4 64.8 58.2 51.2
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Table 7.1: Adults Who Agreed That Major Fast-Food and Home-Delivery Outlets Offer Good Value for Money (% of adults), August 2012
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Statement: The major fast-food and home-delivery outlets offer good value for money.
Sample Profile (%) Tenure Own home outright Buying home Rent from the council Rent rent privately Rent-free occupancy
30+ hours a week
e.g. full-time student, not looking for work, unemployed Base: all adults aged 16+ Weighted sample: 1,000
Although consumers are increasingly choosing fast-food and takeaway outlets over other types of restaurants when eating out, only 14.2% of respondents agreed that they tended to eat fast food in order to save money during the recession. Key Note argues that when consumers want to save money they are more likely to eat at home. They dine out for other reasons or to treat themselves. Still, when eating out consumers are increasingly choosing to visit low-cost restaurants. Younger age groups are more likely to eat in a fast-food restaurant in order to save money during the recession than other age groups. While roughly half (50.9%) of those aged 16 to 19 agreed with the statement, only 4.6% of those 65 and over also concurred. No respondents in social grade A agreed that they tended to choose fast food in order to save money. Without an income, those who were not working are more likely to be on a tight budget than those employed. More respondents with this working status agreed that they tend to eat fast food in order to save money than those who are either employed or retired/invalid (34.1% and 6.6%, respectively). After Tokyo, London is the second most expensive city in the world to eat in, according to Zagat statistics. This helps to explain why Londoners are more likely to agree that eating fast food saves money during the recession when compared with other restaurants in the capital (29.6%).
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Table 7.2: Adults Who Agreed That They Tend to Eat Fast Food to Save Money During the Recession (% of adults), August 2012
Statement: When eating out I tend to eat fast food to save money during the recession.
Sample Profile (%) All adults Sex Male Female Age 16 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65+ Social Grade A B C1 C2 D E Working Status Working full-time Part time Not working (excluding retired/ invalid) Not working (retired/ invalid) 43.6 18.4 1.7 20.0 25.9 26.3 15.9 10.2 4.5 10.6 17.5 18.4 16.3 13.1 19.6 48.8 51.2 100.0
Purchasing Profile (%) 100.0 51.6 48.4 16.1 24.0 19.9 16.5 11.6 5.4 6.4 0.0 19.2 25.0 29.4 18.5 7.9 31.7 20.7
Penetration (%) 14.2 15.0 13.4 50.9 32.0 16.1 12.7 10.1 5.9 4.6 0.0 13.6 13.7 15.9 16.5 10.9 10.3 15.9
15.5 22.4
37.3 10.4
34.1 6.6
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Table 7.2: Adults Who Agreed That They Tend to Eat Fast Food to Save Money During the Recession (% of adults), August 2012
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Statement: When eating out I tend to eat fast food to save money during the recession.
Sample Profile (%) Region North Yorkshire and Humberside East Midlands West Midlands East Anglia South East Greater London South West North West Wales Scotland Size of Household One person Two persons Three person Four persons Five persons or more Marital Status Married/living as married Single Divorced Widowed Separated 47.1 34.5 7.1 9.5 1.5 23.3 30.6 16.9 21.5 7.3 4.7 10.9 6.1 6.3 8.9 16.2 12.4 8.5 12.0 5.1 9.1
Purchasing Profile (%) 6.4 9.8 1.7 9.9 10.4 12.9 25.9 7.1 8.5 2.0 5.4 17.3 16.2 26.2 27.1 13.2
Penetration (%) 19.5 12.8 3.9 22.3 16.6 11.3 29.6 11.9 10.1 5.7 8.4 10.5 7.5 22.0 17.9 25.7
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Table 7.2: Adults Who Agreed That They Tend to Eat Fast Food to Save Money During the Recession (% of adults), August 2012
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Statement: When eating out I tend to eat fast food to save money during the recession.
Sample Profile (%) Presence of Children Aged 0-4 Aged 5-9 Aged 10-15 No children Tenure Own home outright Buying home Rent from the council Rent rent privately Rent-free occupancy
30+ hours a week
Purchasing Profile (%) 8.9 12.1 28.5 60.6 30.8 41.2 13.6 11.7 0.0
Penetration (%) 18.3 14.3 27.2 11.5 10.4 17.5 20.0 14.7 0.0
e.g. full-time student, not looking for work, unemployed Base: all adults aged 16+ Weighted sample: 1,000
CONVENIENCE
Another factor affecting consumers decision to eat fast food and takeaways is their convenience. This type of food provides a simple and hassle-free mealtime solution. It is prepared instantaneously, saving customers both time and effort. Moreover, it can be eaten at the restaurant, on-the-go and at home, making it compatible with consumers non-stop lifestyles. 39.9% of respondents said they tended to eat fast food to save time and effort.
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Men are more likely to eat fast food and takeaway due to its convenience than women. The difference between the two sexes is 10.7 percentage points. Respondents aged between 16 and 19 years old tend to eat fast food and takeaways to save time and effort more than any other age group (74.6%). Furthermore, penetration percentage declined as consumers grew older. A similar trend is evident when respondents are organised according to social grade. While 71.6% of respondents in social grade A said that they tend to eat fast food and takeaways to save time and effort, only 17.6% of those in social grade E agreed with the statement. As the capital, London is buzzing with people with busy schedules and fast-paced lifestyles. Consumers in the metropolis are more likely to opt for convenient on-the-go mealtime solutions than those elsewhere in the UK (64.2%). This is reflected in the fact that respondents that live in Greater London are more likely to eat fast food and takeaways than those that reside in any other region in the UK. Moreover, the difference with the nearest region, East Anglia, is a significant 17.7 percentage points. Not only did respondents who live in larger households agree that they were more likely to eat this type of food since it was good value, but they additionally agreed with the statement that these meals save time and effort more than those in any other household size. The same is also true for households with older children aged between 10 and 15 (58.9%).
Table 7.3: Adults Who Agreed That They Tend to Eat Fast Food and Takeaways to Save Time and Effort (% of adults), August 2012
Statement: I tend to eat fast food and takeaways to save time and effort.
Sample Profile (%) All adults Sex Male Female Age 16 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 4.5 10.6 17.5 18.4 16.3 13.1 48.8 51.2 100.0
Purchasing Profile (%) 100.0 55.5 44.5 8.4 16.2 22.9 18.7 15.5 9.7
Penetration (%) 39.9 45.4 34.7 74.6 60.7 52.0 40.6 38.0 29.6
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Statement: I tend to eat fast food and takeaways to save time and effort.
Sample Profile (%) Age (cont.) 65+ Social Grade A B C1 C2 D E Working Status Working full-time Part time Not working (excluding retired/ invalid) Not working (retired/ invalid) Region North Yorkshire and Humberside East Midlands West Midlands East Anglia South East Greater London South West North West Wales 4.7 10.9 6.1 6.3 8.9 16.2 12.4 8.5 12.0 5.1 43.6 18.4 1.7 20.0 25.9 26.3 15.9 10.2 19.6
Purchasing Profile (%) 8.6 3.0 22.5 28.1 23.7 18.2 4.5 48.8 19.3
Penetration (%) 17.6 71.6 44.9 43.3 35.9 45.7 17.6 44.7 41.9
15.5 22.4
20.5 11.4 4.8 10.3 5.3 6.5 10.3 11.5 19.9 8.8 10.1 4.7
52.7 20.2 41.4 37.5 34.6 41.3 46.5 28.3 64.2 41.1 33.5 36.7
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Statement: I tend to eat fast food and takeaways to save time and effort.
Sample Profile (%) Region (cont.) Scotland Size of Household One person Two persons Three person Four persons Five persons or more Marital Status Married/living as married Single Divorced Widowed Separated Presence of Children Aged 0-4 Aged 5-9 Aged 10-15 No children 6.9 12.1 14.8 74.4 47.1 34.5 7.1 9.5 1.5 23.3 30.6 16.9 21.5 7.3 9.1
Purchasing Profile (%) 7.9 19.9 19.2 22.0 29.8 8.8 40.1 48.7 5.3 5.4 0.6 7.3 13.5 21.9 66.9
Penetration (%) 34.8 34.1 25.0 52.1 55.4 48.0 34.0 56.2 29.6 22.5 14.3 42.4 44.7 58.9 35.9
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Statement: I tend to eat fast food and takeaways to save time and effort.
Sample Profile (%) Tenure Own home outright Buying home Rent from the council Rent rent privately Rent-free occupancy
30+ hours a week
e.g. full-time student, not looking for work, unemployed Base: all adults aged 16+ Weighted sample: 1,000
NUTRITION
Consumers in the UK are increasingly concerned about calories, fat, sugar and salt in their food. Not only are they cautious for their waistline, but they are increasingly aware of the importance of eating healthily for physical and mental well-being following a series of initiatives by the Government, the media and other organisations. Although consumers are concerned about nutrition in their daily life, when eating fast food and takeaways, a minority actually factor in calories. When respondents were asked if they agree with the statement: I think about calories when I order fast food and takeaways, only 29.4% of respondents agreed.
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Women, who are more likely to be on a diet than men, are more likely to factor in calories when deciding what to eat at a fast-food and takeaway restaurant (36.2% and 22.2%, respectively). Those aged 65 and older are less likely to take calories into consideration when ordering fast food and takeaways than any other age group (21.1%). Key Not accredits the low penetration to the fact that, after a certain age, some consumers tend to care less about their health and appearance. Those aged 20 to 24 (33.5%), in social grade B (34.1%) and those who were working part time (37%) were the most likely to agree with the statement. Similarly, respondents living in Wales (39.3%), in households of three people (39.5%) and respondents who were divorced (31.7%) were also most likely to agree. Respondents living in households with the presence of children between 5 and 9 years old (35.5%) and in rent-free occupancy (54.6%) are more likely to factor in calories, according to the survey.
Table 7.4: Adults Who Think About Calories When They Order Fast Food and Takeaways (% of adults), August 2012
Statement: I think about calories when I order fast food and takeaways.
Sample Profile (%) All adults Sex Male Female Age 16 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65+ Social Grade A B C1 C2 D E 1.7 20.0 25.9 26.3 15.9 10.2 4.5 10.6 17.5 18.4 16.3 13.1 19.6 48.8 51.2 100.0
Purchasing Profile (%) 100.0 36.8 63.2 4.9 12.1 19.5 20.8 18.2 10.4 14.1 1.1 23.2 25.9 25.3 17.2 7.3
Penetration (%) 29.4 22.2 36.2 32.2 33.5 32.6 33.3 32.8 23.3 21.1 19.2 34.1 29.3 28.3 31.8 20.9
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Statement: I think about calories when I order fast food and takeaways.
Sample Profile (%) Working Status Working full-time Part time Not working (excluding retired/ invalid) Not working (retired/invalid) Region North Yorkshire and Humberside East Midlands West Midlands East Anglia South East Greater London South West North West Wales Scotland Size of Household One person Two persons Three person Four persons Five persons or more 23.3 30.6 16.9 21.5 7.3 4.7 10.9 6.1 6.3 8.9 16.2 12.4 8.5 12.0 5.1 9.1 43.6 18.4
15.5 22.4
11.1 16.5 5.9 10.3 5.6 5.0 10.4 21.3 7.8 10.2 10.9 6.8 5.9 18.5 27.9 22.7 24.0 6.2
21.0 21.6 37.0 27.6 27.3 23.3 34.4 38.6 18.6 35.0 26.7 39.3 19.2 23.4 26.8 39.5 32.9 25.0
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Statement: I think about calories when I order fast food and takeaways.
Sample Profile (%) Marital Status Married/living as married Single Divorced Widowed Separated Presence of Children Aged 0-4 Aged 5-9 Aged 10-15 No children Tenure Own home outright Buying home Rent from the council Rent rent privately Rent-free occupancy
30+ hours a week
Purchasing Profile (%) 46.5 35.2 7.7 8.1 2.4 7.0 14.6 12.9 72.3 39.8 37.8 7.5 9.1 2.3
Penetration (%) 29.0 30.0 31.7 25.2 46.0 30.2 35.5 25.5 28.6 27.9 33.2 22.8 23.6 54.6
47.1 34.5 7.1 9.5 1.5 6.9 12.1 14.8 74.4 41.9 33.4 9.7 11.3 1.2
e.g. full-time student, not looking for work, unemployed Base: all adults aged 16+ Weighted sample: 1,000
Table 7.5 shows that, in spite of companies efforts to combat the association of fast food with poor nutrition, the stigma remains as 59.1% of respondents agreed that they tried to avoid fast food and food from home-delivery services because they considered them generally unhealthy. Women are more likely to have agreed with the statement than men (62.2% and 56%, respectively). This reflects the fact that women are more likely to pay attention to nutritional information and be conscious of their weight than men.
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With the exception of those aged 16 to 19 and those aged 25 to 34, more than 60% of respondents said they avoided fast food because they felt it is generally unhealthy. Moreover, 83.7% of respondents in social grade A concurred with the statement. Those who work part time (61.2%) or were not working (retired/invalid [61.9%]) were more likely to hold this view than those who were not working for other reasons or who were employed full time (59.8%) or not working (excluding retired/invalid [50.7%]). There was significant variation among regions; while 78.1% of respondents living in the East Midlands agreed with the statement, only 49.8% of those living in the South West held the same opinion. Respondents who were single or divorced were the least likely to avoid fast food or home delivery because they considered the food generally unhealthy than any other marital status (55.4% and 57.7%, respectively), while those in households of five or more persons were also less likely to be deterred (49.8%). Households with the presence of children aged 10 to 15 were less likely to concur with the statement than other households (47.1%), as were those who were renting from the council (46.3%).
Table 7.5: Adults Who Agreed That They Try to Avoid Fast Food and Takeaways Because They Consider Them Unhealthy (% of adults), August 2012
Statement: I try to avoid fast food and food for home delivery because I consider them generally unhealthy.
Sample Profile (%) All adults Sex Male Female Age 16 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65+ 4.5 10.6 17.5 18.4 16.3 13.1 19.6 48.8 51.2 100.0
Purchasing Profile (%) 100.0 46.2 53.8 2.5 11.6 15.0 19.8 16.9 13.8 20.4
Penetration (%) 59.1 56.0 62.2 32.3 64.6 50.7 63.7 61.3 62.5 61.6
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Statement: I try to avoid fast food and food for home delivery because I consider them generally unhealthy.
Sample Profile (%) Social Grade A B C1 C2 D E Working Status Working full-time Part time Not working (excluding retired/ invalid) Not working (retired/ invalid) Region North Yorkshire and Humberside East Midlands West Midlands East Anglia South East Greater London South West North West Wales Scotland 4.7 10.9 6.1 6.3 8.9 16.2 12.4 8.5 12.0 5.1 9.1 43.6 18.4 1.7 20.0 25.9 26.3 15.9 10.2
Purchasing Profile (%) 2.4 18.8 28.9 25.9 14.0 10.0 44.1 19.0
Penetration (%) 83.7 55.7 65.9 58.1 52.3 57.9 59.8 61.2
15.5 22.4
13.3 23.5 5.3 11.1 8.0 5.8 9.1 16.4 11.8 7.2 13.0 4.7 7.7
50.7 61.9 67.6 60.1 78.1 54.4 60.3 59.9 56.4 49.8 64.0 54.9 50.2
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Statement: I try to avoid fast food and food for home delivery because I consider them generally unhealthy.
Sample Profile (%) Size of Household One person Two persons Three person Four persons Five persons or more Marital Status Married/living as married Single Divorced Widowed Separated Presence of Children Aged 0-4 Aged 5-9 Aged 10-15 No children 6.9 12.1 14.8 74.4 47.1 34.5 7.1 9.5 1.5 23.3 30.6 16.9 21.5 7.3
Purchasing Profile (%) 19.7 32.5 18.1 23.0 6.2 47.8 32.3 7.0 10.5 2.1 7.1 13.0 11.8 75.9
Penetration (%) 50.0 62.6 63.5 63.5 49.8 60.0 55.4 57.7 65.7 79.7 60.9 63.6 47.1 60.4
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Sample Profile (%) Tenure Own home outright Buying home Rent from the council Rent rent privately Rent-free occupancy
30+ hours a week
e.g. full-time student, not looking for work, unemployed Base: all adults aged 16+ Weighted sample: 1,000
In recent times, fast-food and takeaway chains have been expanding their menu selection to include healthier products in an attempt to appeal to a broader consumer base and to give consumers more choice and increase frequency of visit. In spite of these attempts, 43.1% of respondents believe that they would eat more fast food if there were more healthy options on the menu. This means that there remains a niche in the market for healthier meals in the fast-food and takeaway industry in the UK. More women than men agreed that they would eat more often in fast-food restaurants if there were healthier options on the menu (45.7% compared with 40.4%). Women tend to be more diet-conscious than men and are thus more likely to count calories. Only 5% of respondents belonging to social grade A agreed with the statement. Those not working for other reasons aside from being retired or invalid said they would eat more often in fast-food restaurants if there were more healthy options on the menu more than any other category when respondents are organised according to working status (57.8%). Penetration surpassed the 50% mark solely for respondents living in the North (58.5%), the East Midlands (56.2%) and Greater London (53.8%). Meanwhile, those who were single (50.9%) and aged between 20 and 24 (57.6%) registered the highest penetration.
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Table 7.6: Adults Who Agreed That They Would Eat More Fast Food If There Were More Healthy Options on the Menu (% of adults), August 2012
Statement: I would eat more fast food if there were more healthy options on the menu.
Sample Profile (%) All adults Sex Male Female Age 16 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65+ Social Grade A B C1 C2 D E Working Status Working full-time Part time Not working (excluding retired/ invalid) Not working (retired/invalid) 43.6 18.4 1.7 20.0 25.9 26.3 15.9 10.2 4.5 10.6 17.5 18.4 16.3 13.1 19.6 48.8 51.2 100.0
Purchasing Profile (%) 100.0 45.7 54.3 4.4 14.2 18.7 19.2 19.3 11.5 12.6 0.2 21.2 27.3 26.5 16.9 8.0 43.9 19.9
Penetration (%) 43.1 40.4 45.7 42.5 57.6 45.8 45.0 51.2 38.0 27.8 5.0 45.7 45.4 43.3 45.9 33.7 43.4 46.8
15.5 22.4
20.8 15.2
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Table 7.6: Adults Who Agreed That They Would Eat More Fast Food If There Were More Healthy Options on the Menu (% of adults), August 2012
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Statement: I would eat more fast food if there were more healthy options on the menu.
Sample Profile (%) Region North Yorkshire and Humberside East Midlands West Midlands East Anglia South East Greater London South West North West Wales Scotland Size of Household One person Two persons Three person Four persons Five persons or more Marital Status Married/living as married Single Divorced Widowed Separated Presence of Children Aged 0-4 Aged 5-9 Aged 10-15 6.9 12.1 14.8 47.1 34.5 7.1 9.5 1.5 23.3 30.6 16.9 21.5 7.3 4.7 10.9 6.1 6.3 8.9 16.2 12.4 8.5 12.0 5.1 9.1
Purchasing Profile (%) 6.3 11.1 7.9 5.1 8.1 16.3 15.4 8.4 9.2 4.5 7.6 21.5 28.6 21.5 21.1 7.1 45.4 40.7 6.2 6.3 1.4 7.6 12.7 14.5
Penetration (%) 58.5 43.7 56.2 35.2 39.4 43.5 53.8 42.5 32.9 38.6 36.2 39.8 40.2 55.0 42.3 42.1 41.6 50.9 37.1 28.6 38.7 48.1 45.4 42.3
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Table 7.6: Adults Who Agreed That They Would Eat More Fast Food If There Were More Healthy Options on the Menu (% of adults), August 2012
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Statement: I would eat more fast food if there were more healthy options on the menu.
Sample Profile (%) Presence of Children (cont.) No children Tenure Own home outright Buying home Rent from the council Rent rent privately Rent-free occupancy
30+ hours a week
e.g. full-time student, not looking for work, unemployed Base: all adults aged 16+ Weighted sample: 1,000
Although there is still work for fast-food and takeaway chains to do as four in ten respondents said they would eat in this type of restaurants more often if there were healthier options on the menu, 64.2% of respondents agreed that they had noticed an improvement in the number of healthy options offered by fast-food restaurants and home-delivery outlets over the past 5 years. Women are more likely to have noticed than men. Those aged 16 to 19 were significantly more sensitive to the influx of healthy products than other age groups (82.8%), particularly those aged 65 and over (43.6%). Those in social grade B were more likely to have agreed with the statement than any other social grade. While 70.7% of those in social grade B noticed a difference in menu offerings, only 20.3% of those in social grade A concurred that healthier products were now more readily available than 5 years ago. Those in East Anglia (73.8%) were more sensitive to the change in menu than any other region, followed by residents in the South West (70.7%) and Wales (69.7%). Single respondents were more likely to agree with the statement than those of other marital status (71.6%), as were those with children aged 0 to 4 (76.7%) and rent-free tenants (80%) in their own respective categories.
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Table 7.7: Adults Who Agreed That Fast-Food Restaurants and Home-Delivery Outlets Now Offer Healthier Options Than 5 Years Ago (% of adults), August 2012
Statement: Fast-food restaurants and home-delivery outlets now offer healthier options than 5 years ago.
Sample Profile (%) All adults Sex Male Female Age 16 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65+ Social Grade A B C1 C2 D E Working Status Working full-time Part time Not working (excluding retired/ invalid) Not working (retired/ invalid) 43.6 18.4 1.7 20.0 25.9 26.3 15.9 10.2 4.5 10.6 17.5 18.4 16.3 13.1 19.6 48.8 51.2 100.0
Purchasing Profile (%) 100.0 47.8 52.2 5.8 12.5 18.4 21.1 17.3 11.7 13.3 0.5 22.0 26.1 26.5 16.1 8.8 46.3 18.5
Penetration (%) 64.2 62.9 65.3 82.8 75.3 67.2 73.5 68.3 57.1 43.6 20.3 70.7 64.5 64.6 65.2 54.9 68.2 64.6
15.5 22.4
18.6 16.4
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Table 7.7: Adults Who Agreed That Fast-Food Restaurants and Home-Delivery Outlets Now Offer Healthier Options Than 5 Years Ago (% of adults), August 2012
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Statement: Fast-food restaurants and home-delivery outlets now offer healthier options than 5 years ago.
Sample Profile (%) Region North Yorkshire and Humberside East Midlands West Midlands East Anglia South East Greater London South West North West Wales Scotland Size of Household One person Two persons Three person Four persons Five persons or more Marital Status Married/living as married Single Divorced Widowed Separated 47.1 34.5 7.1 9.5 1.5 23.3 30.6 16.9 21.5 7.3 4.7 10.9 6.1 6.3 8.9 16.2 12.4 8.5 12.0 5.1 9.1
Purchasing Profile (%) 4.7 9.9 5.8 5.8 10.2 16.6 11.7 9.4 11.7 5.5 8.7 19.7 26.8 20.3 23.6 8.9 46.6 38.5 6.8 6.5 1.4
Penetration (%) 64.7 58.5 61.4 59.3 73.8 65.6 60.9 70.7 62.7 69.7 61.3 54.4 56.2 77.0 70.7 78.0 63.5 71.6 61.3 43.7 57.9
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Statement: Fast-food restaurants and home-delivery outlets now offer healthier options than 5 years ago.
Sample Profile (%) Presence of Children Aged 0-4 Aged 5-9 Aged 10-15 No children Tenure Own home outright Buying home Rent from the council Rent rent privately Rent-free occupancy
30+ hours a week
Purchasing Profile (%) 8.2 12.2 16.0 71.8 38.1 36.4 9.1 11.4 1.5
Penetration (%) 76.7 64.7 69.0 61.9 58.3 69.9 60.6 64.9 80.0
e.g. full-time student, not looking for work, unemployed Base: all adults aged 16+ Weighted sample: 1,000
Only half of the respondents (54.8%) believe that the food on offer in fast-food and takeaway restaurants is better quality now than 5 years ago. This means that the negative connotation between this type of restaurant and poor food remains widespread in the UK. Men are more likely to hold this opinion than women (59.9% and 50%, respectively). Not only do those aged between 16 to 19 eat in these outlets due to their good value and convenience, but nearly nine in ten respondents (89.5%) in the age group believe that the quality of the food has improved since 2008. By contrast, only 41.6% of those aged 65 and over are likely to share the same opinion, as are only 25.3% of those in social grade A.
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Respondents living in the North West are more likely to agree that there has been a rise in the quality of fast food and takeaways in the UK than any other region (62.7%), followed by the North (59.1%). Those living in Greater London (50%) and the West Midlands (50.5%) are the least likely to have noticed an improvement.
Table 7.8: Adults Who Consider the Food on Offer Better Quality than 5 Years Ago (% of adults), August 2012
Statement: I consider the food on offer of better quality than 5 years ago.
Sample Profile (%) All adults Sex Male Female Age 16 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65+ Social Grade A B C1 C2 D E Working Status Working full-time Part time Not working (excluding retired/ invalid) 43.6 18.4 1.7 20.0 25.9 26.3 15.9 10.2 4.5 10.6 17.5 18.4 16.3 13.1 19.6 48.8 51.2 100.0
Purchasing Profile (%) 100.0 53.3 46.7 7.3 11.3 18.2 20.6 16.9 10.9 14.8 0.8 20.7 26.2 28.9 14.7 8.7 45.3 18.3
Penetration (%) 54.8 59.9 50.0 89.5 58.4 56.8 61.3 56.7 45.6 41.6 25.3 56.8 55.4 60.2 50.8 46.6 57.0 54.4
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Statement: I consider the food on offer of better quality than 5 years ago.
Sample Profile (%) Working Status (cont.) Not working (retired/invalid) Region North Yorkshire and Humberside East Midlands West Midlands East Anglia South East Greater London South West North West Wales Scotland Size of Household One person Two persons Three person Four persons Five persons or more Marital Status Married/living as married Single Divorced Widowed Separated 47.1 34.5 7.1 9.5 1.5 23.3 30.6 16.9 21.5 7.3 4.7 10.9 6.1 6.3 8.9 16.2 12.4 8.5 12.0 5.1 9.1 22.4
Purchasing Profile (%) 17.2 5.0 11.1 6.2 5.8 9.1 15.4 11.3 8.6 13.7 4.9 8.8 20.6 28.8 20.3 21.6 8.2 47.2 38.3 6.1 6.6 1.5
Penetration (%) 41.9 59.1 55.6 55.9 50.5 56.5 52.3 50.0 55.3 62.7 53.4 53.3 48.6 51.5 65.7 55.3 61.8 55.0 60.8 46.7 38.3 53.4
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Sample Profile (%) Presence of Children Aged 0-4 Aged 5-9 Aged 10-15 No children Tenure Own home outright Buying home Rent from the council Rent rent privately Rent-free occupancy
30+ hours a week
Purchasing Profile (%) 6.2 12.9 18.1 72.0 40.9 35.7 8.4 11.5 0.8
Penetration (%) 49.4 58.7 66.7 53.0 53.5 58.5 47.4 55.7 34.5
e.g. full-time student, not looking for work, unemployed Base: all adults aged 16+ Weighted sample: 1,000
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8. Current Issues
TECHNOLOGY
The technological revolution is gaining momentum in the fast-food and home-delivery industry. Chains are increasingly relying on systems and technologies to improve customer experience in the market, as well as to promote their own brands and products. The developments enable the contact between companies and consumers to be speedier and more efficient, as well as creating a newfound dynamic level of interaction.
Contactless Payments
On 19th January 2012, The Guardian reported that 2012 was set to be the year the contactless payment revolution would begin. Virtual payment systems require no tills, cards or pin numbers. They use wave and pay technology with both cards and mobile phones. In spite of security fears, contactless payments can save consumers both time and effort and are predicted as the way forward by supporters in the banking industry. Visa predicts that by 2020 half of all transactions over its network will be made through a mobile device, as reported by another article by The Guardian on 21st August 2012. Contactless payments can be made for payments worth up to 20. Contactless payment can make the fast-food and takeaway industry even faster by saving several seconds per transaction. Moreover, most purchases in these restaurants are under 20. McDonalds, Greggs, Burger King and Subway have all adopted the technology to a greater or lesser extent. This trend is set to continue in the future.
Wi-Fi Access
More and more, fast-food chains are offering customers free wireless Internet in their restaurants. In March 2012, Greggs announced that it would install Wi-Fi in all of its stores. The roll-out was expected to be completed by the end of the summer. The importance of these connections is evident by the fact that McDonalds, which invested 300m to establish Wi-Fi networks in its restaurants in the UK, reported that it now serves more emails a day than it does Big Macs, said a company press release on 16th December 2011. Mark Fabes, Director of IT at the company in the UK, is quoted saying: Demand for Wi-Fi in our restaurants is growing at an incredible pace. Giving customers free Wi-Fi access is part of the companys refurbishment plans, which are expected to be completed by the end of 2012. These instalments reflect the growing importance of smartphones and the Internet as part of consumers daily lives and fast-food companies desire to enhance customer experience.
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In June, Dominos Pizza unveiled a football app to coincide with the European Football Championship. It gave iPhone, Android and Facebook users the opportunity to win pizzas by inviting consumers to tap the app whenever a goal was being scored. This gave them the chance to win a Dominos voucher code. The app was not just about pizzas as users could also receive real-time scores of games being played, as well as fixture information. Simon Wallis, the brands Sales and Marketing Director, commented in The Drum on 7th June 2012: Pizza and football are a match made in heaven so we wanted to inject a bit of fun and competition into the app too with prizes for fans who have the fastest fingers when the goals are scored. In August, Greggs launched a 2-week long online sandwich competition. The Greggs Sandwich Hero app, which users can access via its Facebook page, invites fans to create a virtual sandwich. They choose from three fillings, three salad items, a sauce and a range of bread styles. Once the competition is over, the company plans to put the top ten suggestions to a public vote. The winning creation will then be sold on the high street in the UK. However, these campaigns are not always successful. McDonalds was humiliated in January 2012 after its Twitter account (#McDStories) backfired. According to the Financial Times on 24th January 2012, the company had bought two promoted tweets using Twitters nascent advertising system with the plan for happy customers to share their McDStories on the messaging site. However, the account was hit, instead, by a series of unhappy customers who sent abusive tweets, including complaints about food-poisoning incidents and allegations of low standards of employee and animal welfare. The fast-food chain ended up closing the account down.
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POLITICAL ISSUES
Public Health Responsibility Deal
In March 2012, a new pledge was announced by the Department of Health as part of its Public Health Responsibility Deal. Supermarkets, food manufacturers, caterers and food outlets agreed to cut 5 billion calories from the nations daily diet. Subway is one of the companies that has signed up to the pledge. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley commented in the Departments press release on 26th March 2012, saying: Eating and drinking too many calories is at the heart of the nations obesity problem. He added: This pledge is just the start of what must be a bigger, broader commitment from the food industry. But it is a great step in the right direction. Then, on 27th July 2012, the Department issued another article which revealed the creation of three new pledges regarding salt reduction. The ultimate target is to limit the publics intake to 6 grams (g) of salt a day. According to the press release, the three pledges focus on training and kitchen practice, reformulation and procurement. According to Englands 2011 Urinary Salt Survey, the average consumer currently eats 8.1g of salt a day.
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Pasty Tax
On 28th March 2012, Chancellor George Osborne disclosed plans to introduce 20% VAT (value-added tax) on hot baked goods. The proposed tax would cover products kept hot in a cabinet, on a hot plate, under a heat lamp or on a spit, but goods that were piping hot from the oven were not included. Dubbed the pasty tax, it instantly caused uproar among consumers and bakery businesses alike. In the fast-food and home-delivery industry, Greggs waged a campaign to fight against the proposed tax; Subway, too, protested. 2 months later, at the end of May, the Treasury announced that it had narrowed the scope of the proposed tax, which would no longer affect products in the fast-food and takeaway industry, unless they were kept hot by foil.
Social Causes
Companies have signed up to charities and initiated events to fundraise money for these organisations. The charities are primarily UK-based, although some are international too. Fast-food and home-delivery businesses are additionally combating the negative association between this type of restaurant and the high levels of obesity and other health problems by promoting healthy lifestyles. Below are some causes that major actors in the industry have signed up to: Burger Kings 150 is the Magic Number campaign that encourages customers to exercise following the Department of Healths recommendation that adults achieve at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity every week. Not only does the burger chain recommend simple ways to achieve this target, but it also explains on its website why it is important to exercise and defines what counts as moderate intensity physical activity. In November 2010, Dominos Pizza joined forces with The Pennies Foundation. The organisation is behind the micro-donating scheme Pennies, an electronic charity box, that invites customers to round up the price of their orders, thereby donating their spare change to charity. Since then, Dominos has raised over 230,000. The money is then donated to charities in the UK. According to a press release on 13th February 2012, the companys nominated charity is Special Olympics Great Britain. Other charities that it supports are Northern Ireland Childrens Hospice, Shelter, Together for Short Lives and the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).
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Greggs Foundation Fortnight is committed to raising funds for local charities in the UK. The grant-making trust is a registered charity based in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne, and has access to 1m every year. According to Greggs website, the Foundation prioritises organisations that support voluntary carers, people with disabilities, the homeless and older people. The baker is also a corporate partner of BBC Children in Need, a cause which it has supported since 2006. KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) supports the UNs World Food Programme against hunger. In the UK, it has a partnership with Barnardos, which supports children and young people. Its focus with the charity is youth unemployment. In summer 2011, KFC launched a pilot project in the North of offer work placements and skills development training to youngsters in Barnardos services. The project is being rolled out in other regions over the course of 2012. In 1989, McDonalds founded Ronald McDonald House Charities UK. It is part of a corporate non-profit organisation that is present in 52 countries around the world. It sets out to provide support for families with children in hospital and hospices by providing them with free home away from home accommodation. This is to help keep family units together during hard and stressful times. The buildings are located near the hospital or adjacent to the ward. If possible, the company sets up a direct phone line. In the UK, there are currently 14 Ronald McDonald Houses and 29 sets of Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, meaning that there are over 400 bedrooms available.
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According to its website, KFCs napkins and Krushems cups are made from recyclable material and its burger boxes are biodegradable. In addition, the company has decided to stop using palm oil to prevent further deforestation in Malaysia and Indonesia. New restaurants are being built using sustainable materials. It also fuels its trucks and other vehicles with used cooking oil. In 2012, the company was awarded the Carbon Trust Standard for reducing its carbon footprint. KFC has additionally become the first fast-food chain in the UK to be awarded the Red Tractor logo. The emblem guarantees that ingredients meet high standards of food safety, environmental protection and animal welfare.
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CORPORATE ACTIVITY
Burger King (UK) Ltd
In April 2012, it was announced that Burger King would be relisted on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 2 years time, following the purchase of a 29% stake in the company by the British company, Justice Holdings Ltd. A board member for the company, Bill Ackman, told The Independent that Justice was buying the business at the bottom in terms of customer revenues, but that the company could return to its glory days (4th April 2012). As part of the deal, Justice will transfer its listing to the NYSE and rename itself Burger King Worldwide. The fast-food chain has now effectively merged into the Justice corporate shell. The new Delaware-based holding company went public on 20th June 2012.
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McDonalds Corporation
According to the Corporations 2011 Annual Report, McDonalds serves nearly 68 million customers around the world every day. That year, global comparable sales rose by 5.6%, while revenue increased by 12%. Its global strategy is called Plan to Win and focuses on customer service revolving around these key drivers: people, products, place, price and promotion. The company is committed to its menu and value, which both vary according to country and region, based on cultural preferences, as well as convenience. McDonalds continues to expand its presence around the world year-on-year. Between 2009 and 2011, the total number of venues increased by 3.2% to 33,510. The number of franchised restaurants is growing at a faster pace than those that are company-operated, at 3.3% compared with 2.8%. Franchised restaurants account for the majority of McDonalds restaurants around the world (80.8%).
Table 9.1: McDonalds Corporation Number of Restaurants by Type, Years Ending 31st December 2009-2011
2009 Company-operated restaurants Franchised restaurants 2010 2011
6,262 26,216
6,399 26,338
6,435 27,075
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Table 9.1: McDonalds Corporation Number of Restaurants by Type, Years Ending 31st December 2009-2011
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2009 Total 32,478 2010 32,737 2011 33,510
In total, McDonalds operates in 119 countries. In 2011, 42.1% of its restaurants were located in the US. This figure, however, has decreased by 0.9 percentage point since 2009, as the company has focused on increasing its global presence. More than one in four McDonalds are now found in the APMEA regions, which groups the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and Africa together (26.5%). The number of restaurants in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa (APMEA) has risen by 4.4% since 2009. In 2011, 21.4% of all McDonalds were in Europe.
Table 9.2: McDonalds Corporation Number of Restaurants by Region, Years Ending 31st December 2009-2011
2009 US APMEA Europe Other countries and corporate Total 13,980 8,488 6,785 3,225 32,478 2010 14,027 8,424 6,969 3,317 32,737 2011 14,098 8,865 7,156 3,391 33,510
Although company-operated McDonalds are a minority, they bring in more revenue than franchised restaurants at the global level. In 2011, company-operated sales were valued at $18.29bn, while franchises contributed $8.71bn. This means that the former accounted for 67.7% of McDonalds revenues that year. Since 2009, company-operated sales increased by 18.3%, compared with franchises, which grew by 19.6% over the equivalent period.
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Table 9.3: McDonalds Corporation Revenues by Type ($m), Years Ending 31st December 2009-2011
2009 Company-operated sales Franchised revenues Total Total systemwide sales 15,459 7,286 22,745 56,928 2010 16,233 7,842 24,075 61,147 2011 18,293 8,713 27,006 67,648
In 2011, Europe accounted for 40.3% of McDonalds overall revenues, followed by the US (31.6%) and APMEA (22.3%). France and Germany account for 50% of McDonalds European market, while the Peoples Republic of China (PRC), Australia and Japan represent 55% of its APMEA business in terms of revenue. The region has doubled its income contribution to the companys total revenues over the past 6 years.
Table 9.4: Yum! Brands Inc Number of System Restaurants by Type of Ownership, 2009-2011
2009 Company Franchisees Licensees 7,666 25,085 2,199 2010 7,271 26,219 2,186 2011 7,437 26,928 2,169
Table 9.4: Yum! Brands Inc Number of System Restaurants by Type of Ownership, 2009-2011
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2009 Unconsolidated affiliates Total 469 35,419 2010 525 36,201 2011 587 37,121
Yum! Brands primary markets are the US and the PRC. According to its 2011 annual report, the PRC is the best restaurant growth opportunity of the 21st Century, as its consumer base is expected to double over the next 10 years. For future growth, the corporation plans to focus on India and Russia, and France and Germany in the European region. Table 9.5 shows that almost half of Yum! Brands restaurants are located in the US (48.6%). Having said that, there are more KFC venues classified under its international category than either the US or the PRC. Moreover, although the PRC is its second biggest market, there are four times as many Yum! Brands-owned restaurants in the US than in the East Asian country. In the US, there are more Pizza Hut and Taco Bell restaurants than KFC outlets; however, KFC venues dominate at the global level, exceeding its sister brands by 3,654 and 11,456 outlets, respectively.
Table 9.5: Number of Yum! Brands Inc System Restaurants by Brand, 2011
KFC US International PRC Total
KFC Kentucky Fried Chicken PRC Peoples Republic of China does not sum due to rounding
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Company sales accounted for 86.3% of Yum! Brands total revenue in 2011. Although contributing more to company revenue than franchises and licensed restaurants, the categorys percentage share has shrunk by 0.6 percentage points since 2009. Still, its value has risen by 15.7% over the 2-year period. In 2011, company sales amounted to $10.89bn. By comparison, franchise and licensee fees and income were valued at $1.73bn. This figure has risen by 21.8% since 2009, a faster rate than company sales.
Table 9.6: Yum! Brands Inc Revenues by Company and Franchised Sales ($m), 2009-2011
2009 Company sales Franchise and licensee fees and income Total 9,413 1,423 10,836 2010 9,783 1,560 11,343 2011 10,893 1,733 12,626
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Table 9.7: Burger King Holdings Inc Number of Restaurants by Type, Years Ending 30th June 2009-2011
2009 Number of Company-Owned Restaurants US and Canada EMEA/APAC Latin America Total company-owned restaurants Number of Franchised Restaurants US and Canada EMEA/APAC Latin America Total franchised restaurants Total Restaurants System-Wide US and Canada EMEA/APAC Latin America Total restaurants system-wide 7,545 3,428 1,105 12,078 7,550 3,561 1,140 12,251 7,500 3,790 1,222 12,512 6,516 3,129 1,011 10,656 6,566 3,297 1,044 10,907 6,561 3,531 1,125 11,217 1,029 299 94 1,422 984 264 96 1,344 939 259 97 1,295 2010 2011
Burger Kings revenue has declined year-on-year since 2009. In 2011, the company reported revenues of $2.34bn, down from $2.54bn in 2009. Company-owned Burger Kings bring in more than twice as much revenue as franchise and property operations for the company. In 2011, company restaurant revenues accounted for 70.2% of revenue. This figure has fallen by 3.9 percentage points since 2009. Franchise and property revenues rose by 6.1% to $697m during the same time period.
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Table 9.8: Burger King Holdings Inc Revenues by Source ($m), Year Ending 30th June 2009-2011
2009 Company restaurant revenues Franchise and property revenues Total
does not sum due to rounding
1,881 657
2,537
Table 9.9 breaks down Burger Kings revenue by region. It reveals that the sole region that has increased its revenue on a year-on-year basis since 2009 was Latin America. Its contribution has risen by 1.3 percentage points during the time period to 5.5% in 2011. Revenues in EMEA/APAC rose by 1.6% in 2010, but then fell by 8.5% in 2011 to $639m. In 2011, 67.2% of Burger Kings revenue came from the US and Canada. However, revenues in the region have dropped by 10% since 2009.
Table 9.9: Burger King Holdings Inc Revenues by Region ($m), Years Ending 30th June 2009-2011
2009 US and Canada EMEA/APAC Latin America Total 1,743 687 107 2,537 2010 1,695 698 109 2,502 2011 1,569 639 128 2,336
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10. Forecasts
INTRODUCTION
General Economic Forecasts
Economic trends will continue to affect the state of the environment within which fast-food and home-delivery outlets operate in the UK in the future. Table 10.1 summarises official forecasts for major factors between 2012 and 2016. It reveals that the Government expects the economic crisis to remain. This means that consumers will continue to favour good value, which bodes well for the industry. The population in the UK is expected to continue increasing over the next 5 years. Population growth is favourable for the fast-food and home-delivery industry as it expands its potential consumer base. Changes in demographics may affect the demand for different types of food as companies introduce menus that target specific groups, including children and ageing baby boomers.
GDP gross domestic product at retail price index (RPI) actual number of claimants; claimant count measures the number of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance
Source: National Population Projections, 2010-based projections, National Statistics website/Forecasts for the UK Economy, August 2012, Treasury Independent Average Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO (and the Queens Printer for Scotland)
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The economic crisis is predicted to persist in the future. Although gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to rise year-on-year, it will stagnate by 2016. Inflation will remain well-above the optimum 2% rate throughout the 5-year period; meanwhile, although unemployment is expected to fall after 2013, around 1.4 million workers will remain unemployed by 2016. Despite this, the market is unpredictable and it is difficult to predict the state of the economy in 5 years time. Nevertheless, Key Note estimates that the fast-food and home-delivery industry will continue to grow during the time period. The good value offered by the fast-food and home-delivery market, its convenience and the availability of healthier options will continue to draw in customers. Moreover, product and flavour innovation will keep consumers on their toes and help companies differentiate themselves from their competitors. Still, tough market conditions, combined with fierce competition in the industry, means that sustaining profit will be no easy ride. Companies will have to find the balance between rising input costs and the demand for quality products made using British and/or ethically sourced ingredients with good value.
Table 10.2: The Forecast UK Fast-Food, Takeaway and Home-Delivery Market by Sector by Value at Current Prices (m at rsp), 2012-2016
2012 Sandwiches % change year-on-year Burgers % change year-on-year Pizza % change year-on-year 3,410 6.0 2,505 5.8 1,270 6.5 2013 3,598 5.5 2,630 5.0 1,346 6.0 2014 3,778 5.0 2,748 4.5 1,427 6.0 2015 3,960 4.8 2,865 4.3 1,510 5.8 2016 4,140 4.5 2,980 4.0 1,593 5.5
Forecasts
Table 10.2: The Forecast UK Fast-Food, Takeaway and Home-Delivery Market by Sector by Value at Current Prices (m at rsp), 2012-2016
...table continued
2012 Fish and chips % change year-on-year Chicken % change year-on-year Other fast-food/ takeaway outlets % change year-on-year Total % change year-on-year
rsp retail selling prices
The other fast-food and takeaway outlets category will be the fastes-growing sector in the market. Consumer interest in exotic cuisines and a demand for more adventurous flavours will boost the segments value. It is forecast to rise by 45.2% to 2.68bn during the 5-year period. The chicken category will also grow ahead of the overall market. Poultry is considered to be healthier than red meat. Its rise in value by 34.5% between 2012 and 2016 will coincide with the influx in more healthy meals in the industry. This phenomenon helps to explain why the burgers sector is the only one in which the rate of growth will be lower in 2012 than in 2011. Burger sales will be driven by innovative sauce flavours and the use of alternative breads as buns that give an exotic theme to the meals. The categorys value is predicted to grow by 19% to 2.98bn between 2012 and 2016. The pizza sector is set to rise by 25.4% to 1.59bn between 2012 and 2016. Mobile and online sales will be key contributors to the segments growth. Lighter variants and innovative flavours will help to boost the categorys value. Consumers fast-paced lifestyles and demand for on-the-go solutions, particularly at breakfast, will push sandwich sales in the future. Key Note calculates that the sector will be worth 4.14bn by 2016, after growing by 21.4%. Meals deals will be a dominant feature in the sector as companies emphasise value in the market.
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Fish and chips businesses, the majority of which are independent, will struggle in the future, unable to cope with the difficulties that accompany the economic crisis, including a slow-down in consumer outings to restaurants, increasing production and operating costs and the rising price of sustainability in the fishing industry. The sector is expected to stagnate and rise by a mere 3% over the time period. Figure 9.1, below, illustrates the market share of the sectors over the 5-year period.
Figure 10.1: The Forecast UK Fast-Food, Takeaway and Home-Delivery Market by Sector by value at Current Prices (m at rsp), 2012-2016
13,000 12,000 11,000 10,000 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 Sandwiches Burgers Pizza Fish and chips Chicken Other fast-food /takeaway outlets
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20 13
20 14
20 15
20 16
MARKET GROWTH
Figure 10.2, on the following page, illustrates the trajectory of the fast-food and home-delivery industry between 2007 and 2016. The market is predicted to grow by 58.3% from 8.59bn to 13.61bn during the time period.
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Figure 10.2: Growth in the UK Fast-Food, Takeaway and Home-Delivery Market by Valye at Current Prices (m at rsp), 2007-2016
14,000 13,500 13,000 12,500 12,000 11,500 11,000 10,500 10,000 9,500 9,000 8,500 8,000 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
FUTURE TRENDS
Social Media Campaigns
Social media campaigns will play an increasingly important role in the fast-food and home-delivery industry. These are a less expensive but equally, if not more, effective way of promoting products and brands. Enterprises will use these platforms for their marketing campaigns, which will help to minimise costs to counter balance rising production and operating costs. Moreover, consumers will remain keen to interact with companies via these new channels, whether it be by participating in competitions or by playing games created by their favourite fast-food chains.
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Healthier Options
Pressure from the media and Government, as well as consumer demand for healthier options, means that there is a niche in the market for businesses to exploit, which they will do in the future. This trend will help fast-food chains to maximise sales in the industry. Companies will continue to reduce calories, fat, sugar, salt and other unhealthy ingredients in their recipes, highlighting the reformulated recipes and healthiness in their media campaigns, on menu boards and on restaurant fixtures.
Value
As the economic crisis drags on, consumers will continue to make a conscious effort to save money by looking for the best bargains. When eating out, this will increasingly mean opting to eat in a fast-food outlet, as it offers better value than most other types of restaurants. Moreover, as chains improve the quality of their recipes and offer healthier options, they will be better able cater to the needs of a broader consumer base. Good value will be a key driver in the industrys growth in the future.
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DEFINITIONS
A company which has a Y consolidated value has filed consolidated accounts for the relevant year. denotes that the growth rate calculation is invalid, because the figures either move from positive to negative or from negative to positive.
Turnover (Sales)
This includes all income derived from the principal activities of the firm, net of VAT. It encompasses UK sales, exports and overseas and intercompany sales.
Pre-Tax Profit
The net trading profit figure after deduction of all operating expenses, including depreciation and finance charges but before deduction of tax, dividends, subventions or group relief, and other appropriations. Where applicable, it will include the share of profits and losses of associated companies. Items described by the company as exceptional are included; extraordinary items are excluded.
Profit Margin
Pre-tax profit expressed as a percentage of sales.
Average Remuneration
Total employee remuneration divided by the number of employees.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For more detailed financial information telephone Key Note on: 0845-504 0452.
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Company Registration Number Date of Incorporation Holding Company Ultimate Holding Company
Principal Activities
The operation of the Burger King franchise business in the UK and the Republic of Ireland for Burger King Europe GmbH, which includes franchise brand support and marketing activities.
SIC Code
74849, Other business activities not elsewhere classified.
Structure
Burger King Ltd is the UK subsidiary of Burger King Worldwide, a Delaware-based holding company that owns the global burger chain brand. It was established in June 2012 following a merger with Justice Holdings Ltd, a London investment firm. The new company went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on 20th June 2012. In 2010, the Burger King franchise was purchased by 3G Capital for $3.2bn. The first Burger King restaurant was opened in the UK in 1977 and there are now over 500 venues in the country.
Brand Information
Burger King operates a single brand in the UK, although some are owned by the company, while others are franchises.
Recent Developments
In August 2011, Burger King initiated plans to re-launch its brand in the UK. Since, product innovation in a limited-edition format has been key to Burger Kings brand strategy in the UK. In addition, the company has been committed to improving customer services, including through the use of a customer feedback tool, as well as boosting its portfolio with better quality ingredients and healthier menu options.
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FINANCIAL PROFILE
Year End Weeks Consolidated 30/06/10 52 N 30/06/09 52 N 30/06/08 52 N 30/06/07 52 N
Sales
Sales (000) % change year-on-year Exports (000) Exports/Sales (%) 7,074 -17.48 8,572 -8.42 9,360 -3.09 9,658 -
Profits
Pre-Tax Profit (000) % change year-on-year Profit Margin (%) Operating Profit (000) 491 20.94 6.94 491 406 -31.30 4.74 369 591 1.20 6.31 501 584 6.05 562
Employees
Number of Employees Average Employee Remuneration () Sales per Employee () Profit per Employee () Capital Employed per Employee () 54 35,556 131,000 9,093 25,778 52 61,385 164,846 7,808 20,731 51 60,686 183,529 11,588 15,588 51 65,745 189,373 11,451 7,804
Balance Sheet/Ratios
Capital Employed (000) Return on Capital (%) Net Worth (000) Current Ratio Liquidity Ratio 1,392 35.27 1,392 1.21 1.21 1,078 37.66 1,078 1.13 1.13 795 74.34 794 1.09 1.09 398 146.73 397 1.04 1.04
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Company Registration Number Date of Incorporation Holding Company Ultimate Holding Company
Principal Activities
A group engaged in the operation and development of the Dominos Pizza home-delivery franchise brand and in property management and equipment leasing.
SIC Codes
55303, Take-away food shops. 74849, Other business activities not elsewhere classified.
Structure
On 1st May 2012, Dominos Pizza UK & Ireland Ltd changed its name to Dominos Pizza Group PLC. The business is comprised of operations in Germany, in addition to the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The company is a subsidiary of Dominos Pizza, Incorporated. The first Dominos Pizza in the UK was opened in 1985. It is now listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and operates nearly 700 outlets in the UK.
Brand Information
Dominos Pizza solely operates its own brand name. The majority of restaurants in the UK are franchises.
Recent Developments
Dominos Pizza has recently introduced a series of new products. These include a Gourmet range, Mexican pizza and different stuffed crusts. The innovation reflects the chains attempt to meet consumers growing demand for quality and dynamic fast food. The company has been at the forefront of social media campaigns in the industry. It has particularly benefitted from mobile and online sales, due to its delivery services. Sales have been boosted by the years events, including the Queens Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympic and Paralympic Games. In December 2011, Dominos moved its UK headquarters from Kingston, Milton Keynes, to West Ashford in the same area. On 4th January 2012, Lance Batchelor replaced Chris Moore as the companys Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the UK.
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FINANCIAL PROFILE
Year End Weeks Consolidated 25/12/11 52 Y 26/12/10 52 Y 27/12/09 52 Y 28/12/08 52 Y
Sales
Sales (000) % change year-on-year Exports (000) Exports/Sales (%) 209,863 11.54 19,709 9.39 188,149 21.35 17,955 9.54 155,044 14.02 13,684 8.83 135,977 13,021 9.58
Profits
Pre-Tax Profits (000) % change year-on-year Profit Margin (%) Operating Profit (000) 38,789 10.18 18.48 39,366 35,204 -14.07 18.71 35,663 40,968 84.97 26.42 26,058 22,149 16.29 23,685
Employees
Number of Employees Average Employee Remuneration () Sales per Employee () Profit per Employee () Capital Employed per Employee () 555 30,732 378,132 69,890 163,659 433 37,397 434,524 81,303 220,423 470 33,613 329,881 87,166 170,568 488 28,049 278,641 45,387 73,947
Balance Sheet/Ratios
Capital Employed (000) Return on Capital (%) Net Worth (000) Current Ratio Liquidity Ratio 90,831 42.70 41,249 0.87 0.81 95,443 36.88 39,277 1.37 1.24 80,167 51.10 19,820 1.04 0.97 36,086 61.38 11,481 1.30 1.21
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GREGGS PLC
Registered Office Fernwood House Clayton Rd Jesmond Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1TL Telephone: 0191-281 7721 00502851 29/12/51 None None
Company Registration Number Date of Incorporation Holding Company Ultimate Holding Company
Principal Activities
A group engaged in the manufacture and retail of bread, flour confectionery, sandwiches and savoury products and the provision of catering within the shops.
SIC Codes
52240, Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery. 55303, Takeaway food shops. 15899, Manufacture of other food products not elsewhere classified. 15810, Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes. 15139, Other meat and poultry meat processing.
Structure
Greggs PLC is a British company whose origins date back to the 1930s. It now owns nearly 1,600 bakeries throughout the UK, and is the largest fast-food and takeaway chain in the country in terms of the number of restaurants. The company is headquartered in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Brand Information
Greggs is the companys core brand. It used to operate Bakers Oven outlets, but these have been converted to the Greggs fascia. In 2012, the company opened two new types of outlets: Greggs the Bakery and Greggs Moment, its first coffee shop.
Recent Developments
Greggs has plans to make Wi-Fi available in all of its shops across the UK. In October, it signed a deal with Moto Hospitality to open shops in motorway service stations. It now supplies Iceland with an at-home range, which will be exclusive to the retailer until at least April 2013.
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FINANCIAL PROFILE
Year End Weeks Consolidated 31/12/11 52 Y 01/01/11 52 Y 02/01/10 53 Y 27/12/08 52 Y
Sales
Sales (000) % change year-on-year Exports (000) Exports/Sales (%) 701,088 5.85 662,326 0.63 658,186 4.77 628,198 -
Profits
Pre-Tax Profits (000) % change year-on-year Profit Margin (%) Operating Profit (000) 60,500 15.19 8.63 60,431 52,523 7.68 7.93 52,365 48,779 -1.40 7.41 48,433 49,470 7.87 48,613
Employees
Number of Employees Average Employee Remuneration () Sales per Employee () Profit per Employee () Capital Employed per Employee () 19,504 13,293 35,946 3,102 11,719 19,181 13,137 34,530 2,738 10,817 19,044 12,200 33,909 2,513 10,421 19,414 11,981 32,358 2,548 9,102
Balance Sheet/Ratios
Capital Employed (000) Return on Capital (%) Net Worth (000) Current Ratio Liquidity Ratio 228,575 26.47 206,531 0.69 0.51 207,487 25.31 184,701 0.75 0.60 198,458 24.12 172,953 0.84 0.69 176,698 28.00 155,697 0.53 0.37
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Company Registration Number Date of Incorporation Holding Company Ultimate Holding Company
Principal Activities
The sale of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) through company-owned stores and the receipt of licence income from franchises of the KFC trade-marks and processes.
SIC Code
55303, Takeaway food shops.
Structure
KFC (GB) Ltd is part of the KFC global franchise, which specialises in fried chicken. It is one of three fast-food chains, alongside Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, which make up Yum! Brands, the restaurants division of the conglomerate PepsiCo. There are currently over 800 KFCs in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Brand Information
KFC restaurant ownership in the UK is split 40% equity and 60% franchise.
Recent Developments
In July 2012, KFC began to offer a BA honours degree in Business Management, in conjunction with De Montfort University Leicester. The companys latest brand strategy is to capitalise on social media forums, such as Facebook and Twitter. In February 2012, KFC announced that James Watts would be replacing Misty Reich as Vice President of Human Resources (HR).
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FINANCIAL PROFILE
Year End Weeks Consolidated 28/11/10 52 N 29/11/09 52 N 30/11/08 52 N 02/12/07 52 N
Sales
Sales (000) % change year-on-year Exports (000) Exports/Sales (%) 371,215 3.08 360,109 13.70 316,719 8.39 292,202 -
Profits
Pre-Tax Profits (000) % change year-on-year Profit Margin (%) Operating Profit (000) 38,389 -8.57 10.34 41,229 41,987 50.74 11.66 44,222 27,854 15.14 8.79 28,775 24,191 8.28 24,853
Employees
Number of Employees Average Employee Remuneration () Sales per Employee () Profit per Employee () Capital Employed per Employee () 6,753 13,972 54,970 5,685 11,706 6,749 13,441 53,357 6,221 12,080 5,253 15,685 60,293 5,302 13,960 5,129 13,680 56,971 4,717 11,301
Balance Sheet/Ratios
Capital Employed (000) Return on Capital (%) Net Worth (000) Current Ratio Liquidity Ratio 79,052 48.56 60,100 0.37 0.36 81,528 51.50 58,580 0.46 0.45 73,332 37.98 49,954 0.39 0.37 57,964 41.73 31,968 0.48 0.48
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Company Registration Number Date of Incorporation Holding Company Ultimate Holding Company
Principal Activities
The operation of a chain of limited menu quick-service restaurants.
SIC Code
55302, Unlicensed restaurants and cafs.
Structure
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd is the British subsidiary of the McDonalds Corporation, the worlds leading fast-food chain in terms of revenue. The company specialises in hamburgers. In the UK, it owns 1,200 restaurants. It is both a sit-down restaurant and has takeaway services.
Brand Information
The company brand is McDonalds restaurants. Roughly 65% of venues in the UK are franchises.
Recent Developments
Innovation and improved customer service have been at the core of the companys recent developments. Moreover, the fast-food chain has committed itself to the health trend, including calorie counts on its food boards and developing products, including Fruitizz, a childrens drink that provides them with one of their 5-a-day. McDonalds was named the official restaurant of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games. It operated four temporary venues at the Olympic Park in Stratford during the event.
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FINANCIAL PROFILE
Year End Weeks Consolidated 31/12/10 52 N 31/12/09 52 N 31/12/08 52 N 31/12/07 52 N
Sales
Sales (000) % change year-on-year Exports (000) Exports/Sales (%) 1,184,462 4.82 1,129,957 5.06 1,075,535 0.54 1,069,780 -
Profits
Pre-Tax Profits (000) % change year-on-year Profit Margin (%) Operating Profit (000) 157,211 37.85 13.27 157,218 114,048 46.70 10.09 126,937 77,743 94.49 7.23 90,047 39,973 3.74 62,669
Employees
Number of Employees Average Employee Remuneration () Sales per Employee () Profit per Employee () Capital Employed per Employee () 39,296 7,252 30,142 4,001 10,961 39,359 7,092 28,709 2,898 8,609 37,197 7,375 28,915 2,090 6,874 37,644 7,491 28,418 1,062 5,555
Balance Sheet/Ratios
Capital Employed (000) Return on Capital (%) Net Worth (000) Current Ratio Liquidity Ratio 430,711 36.50 355,953 0.18 0.16 338,835 33.66 212,672 0.15 0.14 255,699 30.40 137,371 0.19 0.18 209,101 19.12 87,332 0.17 0.16
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Company Registration Number Date of Incorporation Holding Company Ultimate Holding Company
Principal Activities
Restaurateurs and delivery operators.
SIC Code
None
Structure
Pizza Hut (UK) Ltd is part of Pizza Hut Incorporated. The parent company belongs to Yum! Brands, the restaurant division of the corporate giant PepsiCo. There are almost 700 Pizza Huts in the UK.
Brand Information
The company operates under its own brand, Pizza Hut. Roughly 22% of its restaurants in the UK are franchises.
Recent Developments
Pizza Hut has struggled in the UK in recent times. As a result, in August 2011, Pizza Hut announced that it would be overhauling its business in the UK, including by trialling four Alpha Hut concept stores that are inspired by upmarket Argentinean restaurants, where waiters bring trays to customers tables. It hopes that by becoming more in tune with consumers lifestyles and by improving customer service, it will be able to reboot its business in the UK. Pizza Hut now gives customers unlimited access to its salad bar, in order to boost its health credentials. In addition, it has launched a new menu, which includes both a lighter and a premium range, reflecting market trends in the UK.
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FINANCIAL PROFILE
Year End Weeks Consolidated 04/12/11 53 N 28/11/10 52 N 29/11/09 52 N 30/11/08 52 N
Sales
Sales (000) % change year-on-year Exports (000) Exports/Sales (%) 330,959 -4.40 346,174 -4.52 362,549 1.09 358,626 -
Profits
Pre-Tax Profits (000) % change year-on-year Profit Margin (%) Operating Profit (000) -24,178 -7.31 -13,928 -22,185 -6.41 -19,005 -12,122 -3.34 -6,889 -13,306 -3.71 -8,256
Employees
Number of Employees Average Employee Remuneration () Sales per Employee () Profit per Employee () Capital Employed per Employee () 13,670 8,218 23,754 -1,735 2,581 16,247 7,143 21,307 -1,365 1,169 16,967 6,846 21,368 -714 2,461 18,051 6,401 19,867 -737 1,534
Balance Sheet/Ratios
Capital Employed (000) Return on Capital (%) Net Worth (000) Current Ratio Liquidity Ratio 35,279 -67.24 31,407 0.38 0.36 18,993 -116.81 11,642 0.20 0.18 41,759 -29.03 31,470 0.24 0.22 27,690 -48.05 4,724 0.16 0.14
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Company Registration Number Date of Incorporation Holding Company Ultimate Holding Company
Principal Activities
The holding of head leases and subletting of property to franchisees who operate Subway sandwich shops.
SIC Codes
70209, Other letting of own property. 74849, Other business activities not elsewhere classified.
Structure
Subway Realty Ltd is the UK branch of the US sandwich and salad franchise, Subway. The parent company trades under the name Doctors Associates, Incorporated, which is owned by its founders Fred DeLuca and Peter Buck. The first Subway in the UK opened its doors in 1996. The chain now operates over 1,400 shops in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Brand Information
Subway is the companys brand name.
Recent Developments
In January 2012, John DeLuca announced the companys ambition to create 600 new Subway in the UK and the Republic of Ireland by 2015. This is part of a plan to treble its number of stores in the UK in the future. The company plans to achieve this by setting up outlets in non-conventional places. This includes a Sixth Form College in Didsbury, Greater Manchester: Parrs Wood High School. Subway is in talks with the school over a potential concession on the grounds. The sandwich chain hopes that the tactic will enable it to reach a broader consumer base in the long run. Healthier options and value deals are also at the core of its recent developments.
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FINANCIAL PROFILE
Year End Weeks Consolidated 31/12/10 52 N 31/12/09 52 N 31/12/08 52 N 31/12/07 52 N
Sales
Sales (000) % change year-on-year Exports (000) Exports/Sales (%) 26,282 5.90 24,818 30.99 18,946 33.09 14,236 -
Profits
Pre-Tax Profits (000) % change year-on-year Profit Margin (%) Operating Profit (000) 1,440 121.20 5.48 1,440 651 -8.82 2.62 652 714 8.35 3.77 706 659 4.63 651
Employees
Number of Employees Average Employee Remuneration () Sales per Employee () Profit per Employee () Capital Employed per Employee () 7 162,000 3,754,571 205,714 530,571 30 33,267 827,267 21,700 85,800 26 26,077 728,692 27,462 53,500 19 32,842 749,263 34,684 46,684
Balance Sheet/Ratios
Capital Employed (000) Return on Capital (%) Net Worth (000) Current Ratio Liquidity Ratio 3,714 38.77 2,885 1.63 1.63 2,574 25.29 1,854 1.48 1.48 1,391 51.33 1,391 1.32 1.32 887 74.30 887 1.57 1.57
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Turnover (000) Company Adil Catering Ltd Allied Domecq Ltd Bella Italia Restaurants Ltd Benugo Ltd Breadwinner Foods Ltd Burger King (UK) Ltd Caff Nero Group Ltd Courts Quality Foods Ltd Compass Group PLC Dlice de France PLC Delifrance (UK) Ltd Dominos Pizza Group PLC EAT Ltd Favorite Fried Chicken Ltd Gondola Group Ltd Greggs PLC Harry Ramsdens Ltd Kaykem Fast Foods Ltd 8,539 67,628 44,080 61,143 7,074 165,583 4,052 15,833,000 147,164 128,551 209,863 87,359 3,183 569,500 701,088 18,880 -
Year End
373 10,250 2,187 3,160 491 17,354 206 958,000 4,355 -702 38,789 2,740 219 -47,000 60,500 -1,471 -
31/03/12 30/06/11 29/05/11 30/12/11 30/09/11 30/06/10 31/05/11 30/12/10 30/09/11 31/07/11 31/12/10 25/12/11 30/06/11 31/01/12 26/06/11 31/12/11 26/12/10 31/08/11
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Turnover (000) Kentucky Fried Chicken (GB) Ltd McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Nandos Chickenland Ltd Noon Products Ltd Papa Johns (GB) Ltd PizzaExpress (Restaurants) Ltd Pizza Hut (UK) Ltd Pontis Group Ltd Pret A Manger (Europe) Ltd The Restaurant Group PLC Rollover Ltd Select Service Partner UK Ltd Sheermans Ltd SME Group PLC Spudulike Group Ltd Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Ltd Subway Reality Ltd Whitbread PLC Yo Sushi UK Ltd 371,215 1,184,462 317,356 165,741 18,906 322,490 330,959 20,447 316,926 487,114 9,222 548,082 12,338 47,162 17,254 397,716 26,282 1,778,000 50,312
Pre-Tax Profit (000) 38,389 157,211 31,496 1,141 -1,965 58,641 -24,178 2,215 34,643 48,608 1,029 4,769 904 4,321 675 -32,854 1,440 305,800 3,961
Year End 28/11/10 31/12/10 27/02/11 31/12/10 26/12/10 26/06/11 04/12/11 30/01/11 29/12/11 01/01/12 31/01/12 28/09/11 31/07/11 27/03/11 30/12/10 02/10/11 31/12/10 01/03/12 28/11/10
company previously known as Dominos Pizza UK & IRL PLC company previously known as Perfect Pizza Ltd
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Social Grade
This is normally based on the occupation of the Head of the Household, or if the Head of the Household is retired, their former occupation. If this information is not available, social grade is based on environmental factors such as type of dwelling, amenities in the home, presence of domestic help, etc. The following table broadly defines the six social grades used. The relationship between social grade and net income of the Head of the Household is a complex one and readers should note that income is not determinant of social grade.
Social Grade A B C1 Social Status Upper middle class Middle class Lower middle class Head of Households Occupation Higher managerial, administrative or professional Intermediate managerial, administrative or professional Supervisory or clerical and junior managerial, administrative or professional Skilled manual workers Semi and unskilled workers State pensioners or widows
C2 D E
Skilled working class Working class Those at lowest levels of subsistence (no other earner)
Standard Region
This is as defined by the Registrar-General.
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C2DE Consumer 7 12 15 5 5 22 15 2 7 4 25 8 20 2 5 15 25 19 22 4 18 27 16 29 16 5 17 11 14 11 2 15 6 2012 2011 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2012 2012 2011 2011 2012 2012 2011 2010 2011 2012 2012 2012 2010 2012 2012 2012 2012 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2008 2012 2011 Canned Foods Care Homes Carpets & Floorcoverings Catering Equipment Catering Market Charity Funding Chemical Industry Childcare Childrens Publishing Childrenswear Chilled Foods China & Earthenware Update Cigarettes & Tobacco Closed-Circuit Television Clothing & Footwear Industry Clothing Manufacturing Clothing Retailing Coffee & Sandwich Shops Commercial Dynamics in Financial Services Commercial Insurance for Small Businesses Commercial Vehicles Computer Hardware Computer Services Computer Software Condiments & Sauces Confectionery Construction Industry Consumer Credit & Debt Consumer Magazines Contact Centres Contraception Contract Catering & Foodservice Management Contract Cleaning Cooking & Eating Habits Cooking Sauces & Food Seasonings Corporate Hospitality
6 18 1 16 14 21 4 14 7 4 9 17 28 26 13 13 16 8 7 4 4 16 10 10 8 5 30 11 7 18 8 5 21 21 7 5 7
2010 2011 2011 2009 2011 2009 2011 2011 2012 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2010 2011 2011 2012 2010 2012 2011 2012 2012 2011 2008 2012 2009 2012 2011 2010 2011 2010 2010 2012 2012 2012
B2B Marketing Baby Products Baths & Sanitaryware Betting & Gaming Biscuits & Cakes Book Publishing Book Retailing on the Internet Bookselling Bread & Bakery Products Breakfast Cereals Breweries & the Beer Market Bricks & Tiles Bridalwear Builders Merchants Building Contracting Building Materials Bus & Coach Operators Business Postal Services Business Press Business Travel
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Corporate & Promotional Giftware Cosmetic Surgery Cosmetics & Fragrances Courier & Express Services Cruise Market Customer Magazines Customer Relationship Management Customer Services in Financial Organisations
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Fast-Food & Home-Delivery Outlets Film Market Financial Services Marketing to BCs Financial Services Marketing to DEs Financial Services Marketing to Start-Up Businesses & the SelfEmployed Financial Services Marketing to the Affluent Financial Services Organisations on the Internet Fire Protection Equipment Fish & Fish Products Food Industry Football Clubs & Finance Footwear Forecourt Retailing Franchising Freight Forwarding Frozen Foods Fruit & Vegetables Fruit Juices & Health Drinks Functional Foods Further & Higher Education
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26 2 1
3 1 4 9 15 20 4 17 9 13 18 25 22 13 6 7 14 7 13 20 16 5 27 5 16 11 6 6 4 20 14 17 7 26 20
2010 2009 2009 2012 2012 2010 2009 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2011 2012 2012 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2009 2012 2011 2008 2012 2012 2011 2011 2008 2012 2012 2012
Debt Management (Commercial & Consumer) Defence Equipment Diet Foods Digital Broadcasting Digital Communications Direct Insurance Direct Marketing Direct Mortgages Discount Retailing Disposable Paper Products Distribution Industry DIY & Home Improvements Industry Domestic Heating Drinks Market
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6 11 4 6 2 6 20 8 8 13 10 11 14 19
2010 2010 2011 2012 2012 2010 2012 2012 2011 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009
E-Commerce: The Internet Grocery Market E-Commerce: The Internet Leisure & Entertainment Market Electrical Contracting Electrical Wholesale Electricity Industry Electronic Banking Energy Industry Equipment for the Disabled E-Recruitment Estate Agents Estate Agents & Services Ethnic Foods European Long-Term Insurance European Renewable Energy European Short Breaks European Telecommunications European Tourist Attractions European Trends in Food Shoppin Exhibitions & Conferences
Garden Equipment 6 5 10 5 8 4 8 6 4 18 6 17 4 2 2 3 3 4 12 2009 2008 2011 2009 2012 2008 2010 2012 2012 2011 2012 2012 2008 2008 2008 2010 2010 2009 2011 Gas Industry General Insurance Giftware Glassware Green & Ethical Consumer Greetings Cards Grey Consumer
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Hand Luggage & Leather Goods Health Clubs & Leisure Centres Healthy Eating Holiday Purchasing Patterns Home Entertainment Home Furnishings Home Shopping Horticultural Retailing Hot Beverages Hotels Housebuilding
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Household Appliances (Brown Goods) Household Appliances (White Goods) Household Detergents & Cleaners Household Furniture
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12 18 17 19
3 19 5 4 3 9 22 6 18 5 8 15 1 14 6 13 13 16 16 6 2 5 4 4 6 1 4 5 6 10 16 22 8 28 4 13 8 13 12 12 5 26 17
2012 2012 2010 2012 2008 2010 2012 2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2009 2012 2010 2008 2012 2012 2012 2009 2012 2012 2008 2009 2008 2008 2011 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012 2010 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011
Ice Creams & Frozen Desserts Update Independent Financial Advisers Insurance Companies Insurance Industry Insurance Market Insurance Prospects Internet & Telephone Banking Internet Advertising IT Recruitment IT Security IT Training
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Office Equipment Industry 15 4 12 10 13 2 1 7 6 10 14 26 8 10 3 3 5 10 3 5 4 22 18 4 6 6 6 26 1 8 4 12 2 2011 2008 2009 2009 2012 2008 2011 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2010 2010 2011 2011 2010 2008 2012 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 2012 2009 2012 2011 2008 2010 Office Furniture Offshore Oil & Gas Industry Ophthalmic Goods & Services Opticians & Optical Goods Organic Food & Drink OTC Pharmaceuticals Over-50s Consumer Own Brands
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Packaging (Food & Drink) Packaging (Glass) Packaging (Metals & Aerosols) Packaging (Paper & Board) Packaging (Plastics) Pensions Personal Banking Personal Lines Insurance Personal Loans Pet Market Pharmaceuticals Industry Planning for Retirement Plus-Size Fashion Poultry Power Tools Premium Lagers, Beers & Ciders Printing Private Healthcare Protective Clothing & Equipment Public Houses Public Relations Industry Publishing Industry
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Kitchenware
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Laboratory Equipment Leisure in the Home Leisure Outside the Home Lifestyle Magazines Lingerie Local Government Services Low-Fat & Reduced-Sugar Foods
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Marketing in the Digital Age Meat & Meat Products Medical Equipment Medical & Health Insurance Men & Womens Buying Habits Mens Toiletries & Fragrances Metal Recycling Milk & Dairy Products Mobile Marketing Mobile Phones Motor Finance Motor Industry Music Industry
Rail Travel Ready Meals Recruitment Agencies (Permanent) Recruitment Agencies (Temporary & Contract) Renewable Energy Restaurants Retail Pharmacies
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2012 2009 2012 2010 2010 2012 2008 2012 2011 2010 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2010 2012 2012 2009 2010 2011 2012 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2010 2012 2008 2012 2011
1 4 7 7 10 1 7 19 11 7 21 22 5
2009 2010 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2012 2011 2012 2012 2012 2009
Sauces & Spreads Savings & Investments Security Industry Shopfitting Shopping Centres Singles Market Slimming Market Small Businesses & Banks Small Domestic Electrical Appliances Snack Foods Social Media Marketing Soft Drinks (Carbonated & Concentrated) Soup Market Spirits & Liqueurs Sports Clothing & Footwear Sports Equipment Sports Market Sports Sponsorship Stationery (Personal & Office) Supermarket Own Label Sweet & Salty Snacks
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Vegetarian Foods Vehicle Breakdown Services Vehicle Security Video Gaming Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements
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Wallcoverings & Ceramic Tiles Waste Management Water Industry Windows & Doors Wine Working Women
Aerospace Agrochemicals & Fertilisers Air Freight Air Transport Logistics Animal Feedstuffs Audio Visual Retailing
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12 3 2 1 11 1 3 1 2 2 2 10 6 16 9 1 8 1 4 3 12 1 1
2003 2002 2005 2003 2001 2000 2006 2000 2007 2000 2001 2004 2006 2001 2001 2000 2004 2004 2000 2007 2002 2000 2000
Take-Home Trade Teenage & Pre-Teen Magazines Teenage Fashionwear Timber & Joinery Toiletries Toys & Games Training Travel & Tourism Market Travel Agents & Overseas Tour Operators Trends in Food Shopping Trends in Leisure Activities Tyre Industry
Baby Foods Baths & Showers Bearings Beds, Bedrooms & Upholstered Furniture Bottled Water
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Cable & Satellite TV Call Centres Cash & Carry Outlets Cinemas & Theatres Clothing Retailers Commercial Radio Consumer Borrowing in Europe Consumer Internet Usage Contracted-Out Services Convenience Retailing Cross-Border Shopping Customer Loyalty in the Financial Services
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Dark Spirits & Liqueurs Defence Industry Design Consultancies Digital TV DINKY Market Document Imaging Systems Domestic Telecommunications Dry Cleaning & Laundry Services
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3 7 3 2 3 1 4 5
1 1 2 22 10 9 1 2 8 5 8 2 8 2 2 15 14 10 3 9 2 2 3 3 1 2 14 5 2 1 14 13 2 10 1 2
2007 2002 2070 2003 2005 2002 2000 2005 2001 2000 2001 2005 2005 2002 2006 2005 2002 2003 2003 2001 2002 2007 2002 2004 2007 2005 2002 2007 2004 2002 2005 2007 2005 2003 2001 2001
Electronic Component Distribution Electronic Component Manufacturing Electronic Games Equipment Leasing E-Shopping European Electricity Industry European Gas Industry European Oil & Gas Industry European Water Industry Extended Financial Families
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In-Car Entertainment 12 11 4 12 1 3 3 2 3 1 2 11 1 4 1 1 3 11 8 2002 2002 2003 2003 2002 2007 2007 2007 2007 2005 2003 2000 2000 2006 2004 2004 2007 2007 2004 Individual Savings Accounts Industrial Fasteners Industrial Pumps Industrial Valves Internet Service Providers Internet Usage in Business Issues & Challenges in the UK Life Assurance Market Issues in Higher Education Funding
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Factoring & Invoice Discounting Finance Houses Financial Services Marketing to ABC1s Financial Services Marketing to ABs Financial Services Marketing to C1C2DEs Financial Services Marketing to Over 60s Financial Services Marketing to the Retired & Elderly Fitted Kitchens Free-To-Air TV
Management Consultants Marketing to Children 4-11 Mechanical Handling Millenium Youth Mobile Telecommunications
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Paper & Board Manufacturers Passenger Travel in the UK Pay TV Pension Extenders Photocopiers & Fax Machines Plant Hire Plastic Cards in Europe Plastics Processing Pre-School Childcare Private-Sector Opportunities in Education
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2000 2001 2003 2006 2000 2000 2001 2003 2002 2001 2004 2000 2001 2001 2000 2007 2003
Teenage Magazines Telecommunications Teleworking The Computer Market The Film Industry The Fish Industry The Legal Services Market The Luggage Market The Newspaper Industry Tourist Attractions Tweenagers
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3 21 2 11 4 1 1 1 3 5 1 8 4 1 2 1 3
2007 2007 2003 2004 2002 2001 2005 2000 2005 2001 2001 2005 2007 2003 2000 2005 2007
Rail Transport Logistics Railway Industry Recycling & the Environment Retail Credit Retail Development Road Transport Logistics
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Saving Trends in Eurozone Short Break Holidays Short Breaks Slimming Market Small Office Home Office Consumer Small Office Home Office Products Sponsorship Supermarket Services Supermarkets & Superstores
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