All Cote articles – Page 11
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Cote confirms Leamington site
Côte Brasserie has confirmed it will open in Leamington Spa on 1 February.
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NewsCollyer: 2015 the worst year for forecast downgrades
Leading analyst Geof Collyer at Deutsche Bank leisure has argued that 2015 was the worst year since 2009 for forecast downgrades
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Joe Allen owners plan “collection” of Mustard restaurants
The owners of Joe Allen in Covent Garden have told M&C that they are planning a “collection” of restaurants under new “British brasserie” concept Mustard
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NewsFord to assist Bill’s evolution
Graham Ford, the chief executive of Jackson & Rye, is to assist with the evolution of Bill’s
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NewsCote acquires Jackson & Rye
Cote, BC Partners-backed group, has acquired Jackson & Rye and Limeyard from Richard Caring, with plans to roll out both fledgling concepts
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Analysis & InsightWho will blink first?
It felt like the majority of the sector was running to a standstill last year as it continued to wait to fully reap the rewards of the hard yards put in post downturn. The sobering thought is that it looks like the industry will have to provide more of the same over the next 12-18 months to stay ahead
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Crussh strengthens head office team
Crussh, the London-based healthy eating concept, has appointed Rowan Grobler, formerly of Nando’s, as its new finance director
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NewsCote secures Peterborough site
Cote, the BC Partners-backed group, has further added to its 2016 pipeline, by securing a site in Peterborough
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Analysis & InsightBig boys can expect strong year
Leading analyst Simon French, of Cenkos Securities, looks at how some of the sector’s biggest companies have performed during the past year, how major deals have impacted on the sector and why he would like to see a ‘merger of equals’ between TRG and M&B in 2016
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NewsGrowth Tracker 2016 open for entries
M&C Allegra is once again teaming up with leading advisory firm AlixPartners to identify the top 50 private firms with the fastest-growing profits in the UK eating and drinking-out sector.
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NewsRetailers’ Retailer of the Year Awards 2016 finalists announced
The finalists for next year’s Retailers’ Retailer of the Year Awards (RROTY) have been revealed, with the Bridgepoint-backed Azzurri Group leading the list of nominees, closely followed by Wagamama
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Analysis & Insight
BDO: Expect rise in secondary brands
A rise in secondary brands, the end of tips and the increasing popularity of IPO as exit route, are all in the top 10 predictions for 2016 in BDO’s annual end of year Restaurant & Bars Report.
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Analysis & Insight
Dialling up deal activity
2015 was yet another big year for deal activity in the restaurants and bars sector, says Kieran Lawton, M&A director at BDO.
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OpinionHard work helps strike it Rich
In a rare interview, Caprice Holdings owner Richard Caring tells Dominic Walsh, from The Times, a little of the background to his restaurant, and hospitality interests and what he plans to do with them
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Côte launches speaking menu for visually impaired diners
Côte has partnered with a ‘revolutionary’ app that makes its menus easier to read for visually impaired and dyslexic diners.
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NewsCaring: A couple of years away from Bill’s exit
Richard Caring, the serial sector investor, has told Dominic Walsh for M&C that Bill’s is looking at some off-shoot ideas for the 72-strong brand
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Analysis & InsightConfusion and clarity
Bill’s has looked to bring some clarity to its future development over the last few weeks, with the break-up of its joint managing director structure. However, is this standout concept facing its first “bump in the road” and will The Ivy Collection muddy the water further?
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OpinionGym buddies
With the opening of the vast German Gymnasium in King’s Cross as well as a revamp of a number of its most recognisable sites, D&D London has smartened up its act, says Stefan Chomka
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NewsBill’s makes Moretti COO
Bill’s Restaurants, the Richard Caring-backed chain, has announced that joint managing director Roberto Moretti has been “promoted” to the role of chief operating officer, for the 71-strong group
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NewsPub People to move into brewing
Pub People Company is planning a move into brewing to cement its reputation as a “true regional pub company”, M&C has learnt.