All Finance articles – Page 18
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InterviewsFuller’s ‘We’ve been through a hell of a lot’
CEO Simon Emeny tells MCA how buzzing London has helped the pub group make a return to strong like-for like-growth
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Analysis & InsightM&A: ‘Confidence is starting to return’
With a recent flurry of transactions including Snowfox’s £491m sale to Zensho Holdings giving a boost of confidence to the hospitality sector, has the dam finally burst on the covid-era blockage of M&A deals?
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InterviewsImbiba ‘obsessed’ with the longevity of experiential leisure
Managing partner Darrel Connell tells MCA that, like casual dining, experiential leisure concepts must update and evolve to remain relevant to consumers
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NewsJames Watt invests in Clean Kitchen Club
The BrewDog CEO and co-founder has revealed he is an investor in the plant-based QSR concept, which has plans to open several larger format central London sites this year.
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NewsComptoir Group: ‘We have an extremely strong base from which to leverage growth’
The Lebanese restaurant group is close to completing on a site in greater London, and is in discussions with new franchise partners to open up access to other travel hub and leisure locations
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NewsPizza Union looks to expand
The Bobby Hashemi-led Roman pizza bar is negotiating on new sites in central London, with sales up 43% year-on-year
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NewsNew activist calls for break-up of Wagamama owner as pressure builds
The Restaurant Group’s board also faces accusations of mismanagement, The Telegraph reports
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NewsMarston’s: Costs and confidence steadily improving
The pub company has delivered revenue and operating profit growth, against a tough but increasingly stable macroeconomic environment
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NewsBlack Sheep Brewery to appoint administrators
The North Yorkshire brewer and pub operator has been unable to secure new investment after being hit hard by the pandemic and rising costs
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InterviewsNick Mackenzie: We don’t need more acquisitions to improve food
The Greene King CEO hailed a solid financial performance against a very difficult backdrop, with profits up and customers returning to pubs
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NewsDeliveroo ‘particularly pleased’ with UK performance
Q1 revenues and gross transaction value (GTV) were in growth, but order numbers decreased year-on-year
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InterviewsCity Pub Group gears up for economic uptick
The premium pub company sees “good opportunities” in the market for pub acquisitions, but is primarily focussed on organic growth within the existing estate, CFO Holly Elliott tells MCA
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NewsOakman benefiting from Chef Academy
The group said it now has the necessary employee resources to continue its growth plans thanks to the development of its Academy, with a Level 2 course due to launch later this spring.
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NewsTasty selling two sites, considering further closures
The group is also considering converting further Wildwood restaurants to its dim t brand following a successful rebrand in Loughton
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InterviewsAndy Hornby: ‘Pressure from Oasis has no bearing on TRG’s strategic plan’
CEO Andy Hornby tells MCA the strategic plans announced yesterday were “entirely grown from within” and not in response to shareholder disquiet
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NewsStonegate launches Pub Partners platform as part of £10m investment
The new platform will offer publicans ideas and advice on how to grow sales, reduce operating costs and run a successful business.
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NewsOnline talent platform secures £29m in funding
Brigad raised a Series B round, led by Balderton Capital, in order to accelerate its growth in the hospitality sector across the UK and Continental Europe.
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NewsMegan’s to open six sites this year
The all-day dining concept is set to deliver £26m of revenue in FY2023, with recent trading described as “exceptionally strong”
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OpinionM&A: Will 2023 prove to be a game of two halves?
Corporate finance specialists Graeme Smith and Craig Rachel from AlixPartners assess the landscape for M&A activity this year and believe there is room for optimism
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NewsMcDonald’s Raise the Arches campaign hits the right note
Recently launched in the UK, the marketing campaign – which never mentions the brand name – has been driving customer engagement