All Café Rouge articles – Page 14
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NewsFive Guys expansion to gather pace
Five Guys, the popular US burger chain, is to ramp up its expansion plans in the run up to the end of the year, after securing a further site in Scotland
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NewsFive Guys lines up next raft of openings
Five Guys, the popular US burger chain, has lined up openings in Bristol, Wimbledon Glasgow and at the O2 Arena before the end of the year
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Cattle Grid to trial "express" format
Shaun Gray and Steve Novak, the owners of Cattle Grid, the fast-casual steakhouse chain and chicken-led concept Poulet Rouge, are developing an express format of its Cattle Grid restaurant that is due to be trialled at its Kingston-upon-Thames site
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NewsFive Guys takes Wimbledon site
Five Guys, the popular US burger chain, has secured its sixth site in Greater London, after exchanging on a site in Wimbledon
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Diary
Diary: Cafe Rouge, Greene King, Leon and Adnams
This week’s Diary includes another incarnation of Café Rouge, Adnams’ award-winning spirits, Greene King’s remuneration and Leon considers television. Another new take on Rouge The Café Rouge at Villiers Street, near Charing Cross Station, was the final attempt at evolving the brand launched under the stewardship of Graham Turner. ...
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NewsFive Guys eyes leisure park expansion route
Five Guys, the popular US burger chain, has said that the group’s upcoming opening at Cambridge Leisure Park marks the next phase of its expansion in the UK
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NewsBrand watch: Bella Italia
M&C Report talks to Nick White, managing director of Tragus’ Bella Italia brand, at the latest Bella to receive investment at Reading’s Oracle centre.
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Diary
Diary: Giraffe, Five Guys & Giggling Squid
This week’s Diary includes Russel and Juliette Joffe’s plans after stepping down from Giraffe, Five Guys’ anniversary, Alan Yau on the streets of London and Ed’s scaled-down concept
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NewsNando’s HR director joins Travelodge
Julia Rosamond has stepped as from Nando’s after 15 years to join Travelodge, the budget hotel chain, as its new HR director
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NewsFive Guys closes in on south west debut
Five Guys UK, the popular US burger chain, is understood to be close to securing its first site in the south west, in Bristol
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NewsTragus gets landlord support for CVA
Tragus has received support from 85-90% of landlords and creditors in regards to a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA), which will see the company shed up to 40 sites from its Café Rouge and Bella Italia estate.
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Diary
Diary: Tragus, Spirit, Domino's, Stonegate
This week’s Diary includes BrewDog’s dogged expansion, Barber giving more fundraising details, Domino’s going voice-activated, and where next for the Strada estate? Single site scramble While the futures of Café Rouge and Bella Italia will become clearer on Friday, the next stage in the life span of Strada ...
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Weekend Press
Weekend press round-up, 7-8 June
Companies and results Kaye out for bigger pizza the action Catering to the taste buds of middle England is in the blood of Jonathan Kaye, who as chief executive of Prezzo is preparing for the opening in York of the Italian chain’s 200th restaurant. Diners at its eateries nationwide will ...
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Parsons takes permanent Welcome Break role
Lisa Parsons, former commercial director at Tragus, has joined roadside services operator Welcome Break as on a permanent basis as its marketing and commercial director
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NewsTragus sets CVA deadline
Tragus landlords and creditors have been given a deadline of 20 June to vote on CVA proposals for the company
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NewsTragus to undergo restructuring
Tragus is to undergo a financial restructuring, which will include the launch of company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) for Café Rouge and Bella Italia, and the sale of Strada, to ensure a long-term sustainable future for the business
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NewsTragus brings in new team for Strada
Tragus has appointed a new management team to realise the potential of its Strada brand, a process that could eventually lead to it exploring options for the chain
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NewsApollo acquires Tragus, Derkach to step down as CEO
John Derkach is to step down as chief executive of Tragus after Apollo Global Management, which already held the majority of the group’s debt, acquired the business from Blackstone. Steve Richards has been appointed as the c300-strong group’s new chief executive
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Salt reduction pledge attracts 50 dining out operators
Around 50 pub and restaurant operators have now signed up to the Department of Health’s pledge to reduce salt in the food they serve to help diners achieve a reduction of 1g per person per day compared to the amount eaten in 2007
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Analysis & InsightCaution: Cafe-bakeries are hot
Coffee shop and cafe brands are encroaching into restaurant and pub territory in a bid to steal market share. Are they the new face of all-day dining?