All Bella Italia articles – Page 6
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Analysis & InsightCoping mechanism
With Simon Cope installed as Byron’s new managing director, does the appointment and continued search for a chief executive throw up more questions than it answers?
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NewsCDG announces new CFO
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has announced that Giles David, of online sports retailer, Wiggle, is to replace Tim Doubleday as chief financial officer.
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O’Mahoney steps down from Giggling Squid
Mike O’Mahoney has stepped down as chief financial officer of Giggling Squid
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Covent Garden Bella Italia on the market
The Casual Dining Group (CDG) has placed its Bella Italia site in Covent Garden on the market
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NewsSpeculation mounts over Wagamama sales process
Speculation has increased that Duke Street Capital will look to exit its investment in Wagamama
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Five Guys takes Cheshire Oaks site
Five Guys UK, the better burger brand, is to open a site at Cheshire Oaks
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Giggling Squid rules out grab-and-go for now
Giggling Squid has further strengthened its openings pipeline by securing a site in Cheltenham
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NewsLaurillard: Expansion within the M25 now more accessible
Andy Laurillard, co-founder of Giggling Squid, has told MCA that the area between the Greater London ring road and the M25 has become prime territory for the groups’ expansion
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CDG signs franchise deal to launch in South Africa
CDG has agreed a franchising deal with Gold Brands Investments which will see a minimum 20 restaurants open across South Africa
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Opinion
House of cards
Given the rapid pace of expansion over the past few years on the high street and in leisure parks of restaurant brands, many believe it is inevitable that there will be some casualties over the coming 18 months
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NewsWhite to step down as Bella Italia MD
Nick White is to step down as managing director of Bella Italia, the Casual Dining Group (CDG)-owned brand
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CDG to operate Jersey Airport concessions
Casual Dining Group has landed the contract to run all food and beverage concessions at Jersey Airport
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Analysis & Insight2017: Pubs M&A to hot up but more chains may fail
Average prices for restaurant sites grew by 14.1% in 2016 while the value of pubs grew 4.4% in the same period, according to Christie & Co’s Business Outlook report.
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NewsFestive lfls up 4.7% at CDG
Casual Dining Group has reported a 4.7% increase in like-for-like sales for the five weeks to 8 January
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Analysis & InsightCustomer service stars of 2016
MCA director of insight, Steve Gotham, looks at which operators topped the league tables for friendly and speedy service during 2016 and what lessons we can learn from their success.
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News
BGF invests in Bar Soba chain
The Business Growth has invested £3m in Bar Soba, the Glasgow-based bar and restaurant chain
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Bella set to complete refresh programme
Bella Italia, the Casual Dining Group-owned brand, is closing in on completing the investment programme across its existing estate
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Livingbridge takes lead on Rhubarb
Livingbridge has taken the lead in acquiring a stake in Rhubarb, the event caterer and restaurant operator
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Bella Italia property sold for £3.55m
The freehold of a Grade II-Listed property in Exeter, including a Bella Italia, has been purchased for £3.55m
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Private equity circles Rhubarb
A number of private equity groups have shown an interest in acquiring a stake in Rhubarb