All Chilango articles – Page 2
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NewsChilango in restructuring talks with RSM
Burrito brand Chilango is in talks with RSM over a potential restructuring, City A.M. reports.
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OpinionWrap stars: how Tortilla won the burrito wars
Brandon Stephens and Richard Morris’ Californian-inspired brand Tortilla has come out on top in the burrito wars and looks to be eyeing a sale, writes Restaurant magazine’s Joe Lutrario.
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NewsChilango boosts throughput by 22.5% with kiosk tech
Burrito brand Chilango has boosted its throughput by up to 22.5% during busy periods after installing self-ordering kiosks, CEO Eric Partaker has revealed.
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NewsBleecker appoints Smith as FD
Bleecker Burger has appointed former Chilango financial director Antonia Smith in the same role, MCA understands.
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'Are you strong enough to withstand an unbranded attack? I hope so.'
Operators concerned about delivery platforms using their data to create their own virtual restaurants should focus instead on ensuring they have a strong enough brand to compete, Chilango co-founder Dan Houghton has told MCA.
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Analysis & InsightAppealing to the masses
Over the past few years, as traditional lenders have become more cautious, crowdfunding has become an increasingly attractive option for operators looking to finance growth. While recent months have seen some high-profile crowdfunding successes, there have also been some dramatic failures. Helen Gilbert and Georgi Gyton spoke to experts from AlixPartners, The Crowdfunding Centre and ECF Solutions to get their views on crowdfunding’s impact on the sector.
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NewsChilango appoints marketing director; aims for double
Chilango has appointed Katie Lister, currently Byron’s interim director of food and marketing, as its new marketing director, MCA has learnt.
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NewsChilango launches £1m bond
Mexican quick-service chain, Chilango, has announced the launch of second Burrito Bond.
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NewsChilango gears up to issue second Burrito Bond
Chilango’s parent company Mucho Mas had said it is in the advanced stages of issuing a second Burrito Bond, in order to fund the continued development of the business.
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Analysis & InsightGreater use of psychological pricing expected
The use of psychological pricing is expected to increase, as market conditions remain tough and operators try to tempt customers through their doors, according to new MCA research.
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NewsMcKenzie steps down from Chilango
Shannon McKenzie has stepped down as operational managing director at Chilango, the Mexican restaurant chain, after nine years with the company
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Analysis & InsightPrices up for 55% of same-line dishes
The price of same-line dishes have increased in more than half (55%) of cases, compared to the same period last year, according to MCA’s autumn/winter 2017 Menu Tracker, as operators look to boost margins.
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Moore backing new fast-casual concept
Chris Moore, the former chief executive of Domino’s Pizza, is backing a new fast-casual concept, Happy Birds, which is set to launch early next year in Bristol
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Chilango appoints new FD
Chilango has appointed Antonia Smith, formerly of Ted Baker and TUI UK, as its new finance director
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Bel-Air ceases trading
Bel-Air, the LA-inspired restaurant concept, has closed its three sites after failing to secure funding to continue trading.
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MealPal secures $20m investment for UK expansion
MealPal, the US-based lunch subscription start-up, has secured $20m in Series B funding to accelerate its growth in the UK, as well as other overseas markets.
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Sellers steps down as Chilango FD
Samantha Sellers has stood down as the finance director of Mexican restaurant group Chilango
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NewsMealPal to launch in Manchester
MealPal, the monthly lunch subscription service, is to begin its expansion in the UK next week by launching in Manchester
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NewsChilango eyes Birmingham opening
Chilango, the burrito chain, is lining up an opening in Birmingham, as it looks to strengthen its regional presence
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Pembroke takes stake in Bel Air
Pembroke, the venture capital trust, has taken a stake in Bel Air, the fledgling LA-inspired healthy eating concept