All Byron articles – Page 22
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NewsEd’s confirmed for Liverpool ONE
Ed’s Easy Diner has confirmed that it will open its first unit in Liverpool on Liverpool ONE’s Lord Street next March, one of 12 sites it hopes to open in 2014
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OpinionNow the fun begins…
Rewind 12 months ago and 2013 was being labelled as empty and difficult compared to the Olympic-driven 12 months previous. What rubbish. Without trying to sound too much like a BBC4 documentary presenter, sector commentators may look back in years to come and describe 2013 as one of the most important years in the evolution of the UK’s eating and drinking out sector and a launch pad for a new era of sustained growth and investment
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Analysis & InsightLabour Pains
The rapid expansion of UK restaurant chains, combined with a rise in standards, has created a widening skills gap. Joe Lutrario asks, how can the industry tackle the recruitment challenge?
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News
TRG takes C2C to Chelmsford
The Restaurant Group (TRG) continues to grow its pipeline for its Coast to Coast brand, after securing a unit in Chelmsford
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NewsByron expands craft beer range
Byron, the Tom Byng-led group, has expanded its range of craft beers and introduced a number of canned beers it sees as the ideal match for a burger
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OpinionThe odd couple
Hawksmoor founders Will Beckett and Huw Gott’s unconventional approach has resulted in one of the industry’s big success stories – but things weren’t always so rosy
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NewsByron and Ask sign up for Chelmsford
Byron and Ask Italian have both strengthened their future openings pipelines by signing up to open units at a new development in Chelmsford
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OpinionI predict a…
Stefan Chomka looks ahead to what 2014 has in store, with 10 predictions, some “dead-certs” like Alan Yau’s opening of ‘Asian gastropub’ Duck & Rice rekindling publicans’ desires to return to the heady days of the mid 1990s where a Thai restaurant was the pub accessory du jour; and some more avant-garde, including the possible opening of bread and butter concept called B&B
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Analysis & InsightGolden rules for a smooth deal
Selling a business is a rewarding but complex undertaking involving many variables. There are, however, five key areas that present particular challenges and must be handled with care, says Paul Dolman, lead leisure partner at Travers Smith
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News
Indian Summer Kitchen targets expansion
Indian Summer Kitchen, the Brighton-based Indian restaurant operator, plans to become the UK’s largest Indian restaurant chain and has revealed target areas for expansion to M&C Report
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OpinionConduit of creativity
Restaurateur Jamie Barber underlines the importance of innovation in the industry and tells M&C Report of his plans for the Cabana and Hush restaurant brands
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NewsFormer Virgin Group CEO named Byron chair
Stephen Murphy, former group chief executive of The Virgin Group, has been appointed non-executive chairman of Byron, the Hutton Collins-owned burger chain
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OpinionTurning point for the sector
This year will come to be seen as a turning point in the market, argues Peter Hansen, founder of Sapient Corporate Finance
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Analysis & InsightBeers, burgers and London buses…
Like any crowded market place there is a greater need for branded operators to differentiate themselves and raise their heads above the proverbial parapet to be seen. In the opinion of Stephen Evans, development director at Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK), three clear markets have now emerged
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NewsByron lines up York opening
Byron, the Hutton Collins-owned burger chain, is close to securing a further site in Yorkshire, in York
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Analysis & Insight
London fuels sector lfl growth
Like-for-like sales among 27 leading pub and restaurant groups increased 1% in October compared to the same month last year, with London fuelling the growth, new figures show
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News
Cabana eyes further growth
Cabana, the fast-growing Brazilian concept, plans to open a further eight restaurants over the next two years, which should include its first opening outside of London
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OpinionRising to the top
The new concessions trial with Next is just one of the bold moves Patisserie Valerie, the Risk Capital Partners-backed group has made this year. More moves into new avenues are on their way and a possible sale process/IPO play next year is a growing possibility
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NewsComptoir Libanais opens at Bluewater
Comptoir Libanais, the London-based Lebanese fast-casual concept, has opened its latest site in Bluewater, its seventh it total, as it continues to ramp up its rollout program
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Diary
Diary: Cote, Greene King, JDW and No Saints
This week’s Diary includes a look at the chairmanship of Byron and Cote, a love-in between Tom Kerridge and Greene King, Steve Thomas being bullish about No Saints, and clear-the-air talks on VATMusical chairsThere are several similarities between Byron and Cote. Both are impressive casual dining concepts, which were launched ...