Burger King is to launch its first ‘value’ menu as it looks to extend its appeal to money-conscious consumers. The range, referred to internally as the ‘affordability menu’, will roll out in UK & Irish restaurants from January 2011.
The High Court has appointed an interim examiner to the Four Star Pizza chain after a judge heard the company was insolvent and unable to pay its debts.
John Atherton the managing director of McDonald’s Ireland says that although the recession means a tough trading environment; McDonald’s is weathering the recession better than most.
Burger King is following McDonald’s blazing tracks with their successful snack-size wraps! BK’s three-item line up includes the Texican Wrap, similar to their Texican Whopper, plus Sweet Chili Chicken and Veggie Wraps! Wraps are so in this year, don’t you think?!
Supermac’s, announced today that it has teamed up with Dublin-based free-hotspot.com to provide free wireless Internet access for its customers in the company’s restaurants across Ireland. Pat McDonagh, Managing Director of Supermac’s, hailed the decision as part of the company’s forward-looking marketing strategy.
Starbucks yesterday became the first brand on Facebook to exceed 10 million fans, according to the Inside Facebook blog. Inside Facebook’s Sara Inés Calderón said Starbuck’s success on Facebook was partly due to the store’s popularity and ubiquity, but also because it maintains a very active presence on the site.
Peri peri chicken purveyor, Nando’s has opened a second Dublin restaurant at the Pavilion’s Shopping Centre, Swords. The new restaurant is the fourth to open in the island of Ireland and the second in Dublin, creating 35 new full and part-time jobs. The first Dublin branch of the world-famous restaurant opened in Dundrum Town Centre in September 2008 and has since become a firm favourite amongst the city’s food lovers.
McDonald’s continues to explore what it can turn into a tortilla wrap. Their new wraps menu which is being launched first in Ireland consist of The Sweet Chilli Crispy Chicken Wrap, The Salsa & Mayo Grilled Chicken Wrap, The Crispy Chicken & Bacon Wrap, The Spicy Veggie Wrap and is backed by a heavyweight marketing campaign.
