All Cote articles – Page 12
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NewsCote reviews tipping policy
Cote is to become the latest sector operator to make changes to its policy regarding the service charge and tipping
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Analysis & Insight
Everybody is all-day dining
Bill’s is the leader in the all-day dining market, but joint MDs Roberto Moretti and Scott Macdonald are not resting on their laurels as they lead the march into the UK’s market towns. Mark Wingett reports
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NewsCote set for Woking
Cote has further strengthened its openings pipeline for next year, after securing a site in Woking
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NewsLe Bistrot Pierre reviews its options
Le Bistrot Pierre has appointed advisors to review its options, which could result in the sale of a significant stake in the business that is valued at between £20m-£25m
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NewsMiddletons secures fifth site and closes in on sixth
Stephen Hutton, managing director of Middletons Steakhouse, has told M&C the company has secured its fifth site for an opening in Watford and is in negotiations on a site in Leicester, which would become the group’s flagship.
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NewsCote lines up Worcester opening
Cote has further strengthened its openings pipeline for next year, after securing a site in Worcester.
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NewsOliver to take self-funded route with restaurants
Jamie Oliver has decided not to sell a stake in his restaurant business but continue its expansion through a self-funded model
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Cote eyes 15 openings in 2016
Cote, the BC Partners-backed chain, plans to open a further 15 sites in 2016
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Analysis & InsightIn the market
It is fair to say that the Kaye family knew the value of trading in a market town. Fast forward 10 years and with central London’s property market running too hot for the majority of sector businesses, a new generation of operators are increasingly finding comfort in the UK’s market towns.
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Analysis & InsightKing of the pack
Almost two years on from its change in ownership, there is a steely determination from founder Tom Byng and his team to make sure Byron remains a proper restaurant business that is sustainable for many years
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Government to launch investigation into “tipping abuse”
The Government is to launch an investigation into the issue of tipping across the sector
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NewsCote refutes service charge criticism
Cote has strongly refuted criticism that it is retaining the entire service charge it automatically adds to bills rather than giving it to staff as tips
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Analysis & Insight
Tipping point
With staff recruitment and retention at its most challenging and when consumers are demanding more transparency, is it time for sector wide legislation on service charge to be implemented to take out the grey?
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Analysis & Insight
Casual-dining brand is real deal
A relentless pursuit of consistency and quality has placed Côte at the forefront of the UK’s casual-dining sector and recently seen the business change hands in a c£250m deal. Mark Wingett talks to joint managing directors Harald Samuelsson and Alex Scrimgeour about how this ‘traditional’ concept is staying ahead of the game
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NewsStrongest M&A activity since 2012
The second quarter saw a total of 509 deals completed, a slight increase from last quarter’s 499 deals, making the first half of the year the most active since 2012
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Cote to launch staff academy
Cote is to enhance its efforts to improve its staff retention levels with the launched of a dedicated training academy
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NewsCote looks to add further value
Cote is looking to add further value to its business, which could include the acquisition of another business
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NewsCote secures Edinburgh site
Cote, the BC Partners-backed chain, has secured its second site in Scotland and its first in Edinburgh
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NewsFrench: Expect further M&A activity after Cote deal
Leading analyst Simon French, of Cenkos, has said he expects further M&A activity in the sector over the coming months, following the acquisition of Cote by BC Partners.
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NewsCPBE confirms Côte sale
CBPE has confirmed the sale of Côte Restaurants to BC Partners – in a deal thought to be worth £250m.