All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 11
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NewsFuller’s: ‘Compared to being closed, we’re in a really strong position’
CEO Simon Emeny told the Pub Conference that Fuller’s and other pub operators had learned to be adaptable and agile in the face of storms
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NewsTRG acquires Barburrito for £7m
The Restaurant Group sees potential to double the Mexican fast-casual brand’s 16-strong estate in the next four years, particularly in the South of England
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NewsOakman considering selling minority stake to private equity
Executive chairman Peter Borg-Neal told MCA’s Pub Conference with the current economic uncertainty in the world, operators needed to be “well capitalised or sell their business”
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NewsWasabi founder: ‘It’s the worst time to do fried chicken’
As he launches Pelicana Korean fried chicken and Myungrang Hot Dog in Angel Central, Dong Hyun Kim tells MCA why he will prioritise rolling out the latter
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NewsOakman trading up 11% in June
However as a result of challenges with staffing and restricted trading, the pub group estimates it has lost around a further 2-3% of growth
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NewsFamously Proper exits delivery kitchens
The Byron and Mother Clucker operator has closed all but one of its dark kitchens, citing a decrease in delivery volumes and a difficulty in securing staff
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NewsAdmiral sells pub package
The seven-strong disposal to FB Taverns is part of requirements from the CMA following the pub company’s acquisition of Hawthorn
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InterviewsHero Brands: ‘We are working on partnerships with a number of household names’
Virtual Hero CEO Robin Mehta talks to MCA about the growth of Sides, the delivery brand from YouTube superstars The Sidemen
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NewsPret sells four stores to franchise business
Joy Brands, the Pret franchise business run by The Chesterford Group, has acquired two Pret-branded stores in Cambridge, one in Chelmsford and one in St Albans
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NewsPaddy & Scott’s shakes up senior team
Managing director Jon Reed is being promoted to chief executive of the coffee company, while founder Scott Russell focuses on community projects
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NewsMcMullens turns a profit despite challenges
In the current financial year, the family brewer has opened new pubs in Whitehall, Cambridge, Milton Keynes and is currently developing a new site in St Albans.
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NewsNando’s pulls ahead of rivals
The grilled chicken brand is expected to grow its outlet numbers by 4% in 2022 to reach 465, according to Lumina Intelligence’s UK Eating Out Market Report 2022
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NewsIsraeli celeb chef secures UK debut
Miznon founder Eyal Shani has secured two London sites, one for his Mediterranean-inspired street food brand, and another for a more high-end concept
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InterviewsFuller’s: ‘London is getting back to its vibrant best’
CEO Simon Emeny talks to MCA about the improving trajectory of pubs in the capital – and how the company’s new branding strategy is targeting a younger customer base
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NewsFuller’s starts new financial year ‘on a high’
Reporting a return to profit growth in 2022, CEO Simon Emeny said the pub company was looking to the future with “confidence and excitement”
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InterviewsCity Pub Group: ‘Success breeds success’
Executive chairman Clive Watson speaks to MCA about being more sales-focussed following two-and-a-half years of Covid
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NewsCity Pub Group sees ‘strong sales momentum’
Like-for-like sales have continued to strengthen faster than predicted, with May 2022 5% ahead of May 2019
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Analysis & Insight62% of tied tenants are happy with pubcos
The Pubs Code Adjudicator report found Admiral Taverns has the most satisfied tenants at 80%, while just 13% are dissatisfied
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NewsLiberation Group achieves £9.5m profits
The pub company and brewer generated almost the same level of EBITDA as the financial period before the pandemic and invested £9.6m in capital expenditure
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NewsFuller’s refinances debt facilities
The £200m refinancing, which matures in 2026/27, was described as a sigificant improvement to the cost of the previous debt faclilities