All Domino's articles – Page 6
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Analysis & InsightHow augmented reality could change delivery, eating out and retail
American company Kabaq is experimenting with putting food on the table before it’s even been bought. MCA’s sister title Food Spark speaks to them to find out more.
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News
Goldex sells 14 Costa franchise sites to AM Coffee Holdings
Goldex Investments Limited has sold 14 of its 60 Costa Coffee franchise site to AM Coffee Holdings, in a multi-million pound deal.
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Analysis & Insight
Nurturing from within
Recruitment in the sector is already proving difficult, without the fear of a further contracted pool of resources following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. MCA’s deputy editor Georgi Gyton discusses the benefits that could be gained from focusing more on the talent within.
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News
Domino’s UK lfls up 2.2% in Q3
Domino’s UK has reported like-for-like sales up 2.2% in the UK in the 13 weeks to 30 September.
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Analysis & Insight
Don’t miss the point
What a week. From the revelations at Patisserie Holdings, the ongoing and sad fallout surrounding food labelling and Pret A Manger, to the administration of two further sector companies, it was seven days that again put the sector on the front pages/in national news updates and front of mind in the public consciousness, sadly for the wrong reasons. It was particular frustrating, argues Mark Wingett, as at the same time, some positive strides were being made communicating what the industry contributes and the good it does.
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Bauernfeind made permanent CFO at Domino’s
Domino’s has appointed David Bauernfeind as chief financial officer with immediate effect after a successful period in the role on an interim basis.
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Opinion
Translating digital dreams into operational reality
Much of the innovation at the top end of the sector in recent years has been focussed on or driven by technology, but large swathes of the industry still remain relatively untouched by this digital revolution. Simon Stenning assesses the areas in which technology can have a tangible impact for operators, including the rapid development of electric cars.
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Osborne swaps Domino’s for Debenhams
Rachel Osborne, who stepped down as chief financial officer at Domino’s in June, has taken up the same position with Debenhams.
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Opinion
The winds of change
Sector analyst Simon French looks at the key trends affecting the eating and drinking-out sector in 2018, including the increasing importance of convenience and effective use of technology. He also discusses the differing approaches of some of the industry’s most notable investors, and why argues that now is not the time for operators to ease up on innovation.
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Analysts corner: Domino’s
While Domino’s Pizza reported interim results yesterday that were in line with analysts’ forecasts, shares slipped 6% in early trade. Hargreaves Lansdown gives its take on the reason behind the drop
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Domino’s UK lfls up 5.9% in H1
Domino’s saw UK system sales grow 5.9% on a like-for-like basis for the 26 weeks to 1 July, with total UK system sales growing 8.3% to £565.1m. The group saw order growth of 8.1% in the territory, with average ticket growth of 0.1%. Like-for-like sales in Q2 were up ...
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Opinion
Analysts corner: Peel Hunt on the Modern Leisure Generation 2.0
Leading analysts Douglas Jack and Ivor Jones, of Peel Hunt, have given their view on themes likely to develop in H2, and their thoughts on the development of a Modern Leisure Generation 2.0.
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Carlyle makes bid for Gaucho
Carlyle, the US private equity firm, has made a bid to buy Gaucho out of administration, Sky News reports.
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Domino's urges sector to nurture untapped leadership talent
Domino’s has urged hospitality operators to nurture the next generation of UK business leaders post-Brexit, as it publishes research showing which towns and cities have the most leadership potential.
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News
Domino’s CFO steps down
Domino’s has announced that chief financial officer, Rachel Osborne, is to step down with immediate effect.
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Opinion
Nip and Tuk
Health-focused chain Leon has partnered with David Thompson’s Aylmer Aaharn food group to transform its Shaftesbury Avenue site into a Thai fast food restaurant that could become a major growth brand. Restaurant magazine deputy editor Joe Lutrario meets Leon founder John Vincent to discuss the prospects for Tuk Shop.
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Domino’s appoints new FD
Domino’s Pizza Group has appointed Jas Burston, formerly of Boots and the TUI Group, as its new finance director, MCA understands.
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Domino’s grows UK lfls 7% in Q1
Domino’s has reported UK like-for-like sales up 7% in its first quarter with group system sales up 18.3% to £311.1m.
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News
Poncho 8 closes three sites
Poncho 8, the grab and go burrito concept backed by the MSG Group, has closed three of its six sites in the last 18 months, MCA understands.
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Meyer to launch taco stand
New York restaurateur Danny Meyer is to add to his restaurant portfolio with the opening of a taco stand
