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Furness-Smith to step down as McMullen’s MD
Peter Furness-Smith, the joint managing director of family brewer and pub operator, McMullen’s, is to retire this summer after two decades with the group, MCA has learnt.
CMA - Heineken remedy 'might be acceptable'
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which is considering Heineken’s proposals to sell pubs in certain areas to preserve competition, has suggested the remedy “might be acceptable”.
FY lfls up 8.2% at Wagamama
Wagamama saw turnover for the year to 23 April 2017 increase 15.8% to £266.1m on the back of its continued expansion
Tommi's Burger Joint eyes 25-30 UK sites
Tommi’s Burger Joint, the Iceland founded better burger restaurant concept, plans to open 25-30 sites in the UK, with 60-70% in the greater London area and the rest in major cities, MCA has learnt.
Brunning & Price takes former Jamie's site
Brunning & Price, The Restaurant Group-owned pub operator, has taken on the former Jamie’s Italian site in Cheltenham.
El Mexicana lines up 5 new sites
El Mexicana, the fast-casual Mexican franchise restaurant group, has strengthened its pipeline with five new sites lined up, MCA has learnt.
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Branded restaurants lead capitalisation of social media as pubs fall behind
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