GASTRONOMY FOODS UK LIMITED
86 portfolio and embracing brands that evolve with its customers ’ busy lifestyles .
“ I looked at Starbucks versus Costa and went with Starbucks as I didn ’ t like the Costa brand and the provenance of their coffee ,” explains Khan .
“ I like Starbucks ’ principles and where their coffee comes from . With every cup of coffee , a percentage goes directly back to farmers . So , again , the same kind of giving principle , providence , authenticity , Starbucks had that people-focused approach .”
“ We have worked with NIS over the past four years and they do both our KFC ’ s and Starbucks signage . They ’ re great guys to work with and nothing is too much trouble .”
A Trustee for the “ KFC Foundation ” charity , which donates around £ 2mn a year to worthy causes in the UK like Children ’ s hospices etc ., Khan strives to take people on a personal and professional journey .
“ I took an Area Manager on , who had previously worked for the company as an operational auditor , and I made him a shareholder as long as he helped to deliver our goals . That gentleman now owns 20 % of a £ 50mn business which is
AUGUST 2018