All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 117
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OpinionTim Hortons: Power play
Tim Hortons may not be a household name in the UK yet, but if the QSR brand’s growth in North America is anything to go by, it soon could be. Georgi Gyton speaks to master franchisee SK Group’s chief commercial officer Kevin Hydes on its plans to steal market share.
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NewsRice Guys line up first permanent site
Rice Guys has lined up its first permanent standalone site on London Wall, MCA understands.
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NewsChestnut to launch further fundraise; undergoing rebrand
Chestnut Group is about to launch another fundraise as it looks make acquisitions in the next six to 12 months that could boost its revenues by 35-40%, MCA can reveal.
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NewsGreggs revises profit expectations
Greggs achieved a like-for-like (lfl) sales increase of 8.3%, within its company-managed shops, for the six weeks to 9 November 2019.
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NewsBrakspear boosts managed pub estate
Brakspear has acquired the Golden Ball pub near Maidenhead, taking its total managed estate to 15 sites.
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NewsFoodservice prices on course for stabilisation
Eight out of ten food and drink categories saw a month-on-month price drop, in September 2019, according to the latest edition of the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index, suggesting they may be stabilising after three years of steady inflation.
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NewsDeliveroo launches click and collect service
Deliveroo has launched its long-awaited click and collect service, Pickup, which is currently available from 13 cities in the UK.
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NewsRugby World Cup failed to boost bar sales
Pubs and restaurants saw like-for-like (lfl) sales decline in October, with the Rugby World Cup failing to boost bar sales, according to the Coffer Peach Business Tracker.
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NewsMcMullen sees overall growth of 7% in latest financial year
McMullen & Sons has achieved total revenue growth of around 7.5% for the financial year ended September 2019, MCA can reveal.
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Analysis & InsightParticipation at dinner increases for first time in 2019
The percentage of UK adults eating dinner out of the home has increased during the third quarter of 2019 – the first period of growth this year, according to MCA’s latest Eating Out Panel data (July-September).
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NewsPaul UK appoints new chief executive
Paul UK has appointed Mark Hilton as chief executive of the 37-strong French bakery and patisserie chain, replacing Jean-Michel Orieux, who stepped down from the role last year, MCA can reveal.
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RA Group appoints new marketing director
RA Group has appointed Gavin Gooddy as its new marketing director, as it looks to execute a number of new campaigns.
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NewsWagamama removes raw peanuts from dishes
Wagamama has taken the decision to remove raw peanuts as an ingredient from its kitchens, in the wake of a greater focus in the sector on the dangers posed by allergens, MCA can reveal.
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NewsCalls for NICs to be scrapped
UKHospitality has suggested scrapping employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs), on the first £12k of earnings, as it fears jobs will be lost otherwise.
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NewsHonest Burgers lines up St Paul’s site
Honest Burgers has lined up an opening in Paternoster Square, on the former site of Ernest Jones, MCA understands.
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NewsWarrens Bakery to open at Gatwick with SSP
Warrens Bakery is to open a second airport site, this time at Gatwick Airport as part of a new partnership with SSP.
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NewsCreams tests the water on savoury options
Dessert chain Creams has made the move into savoury options for the first time, with a trial menu launched at a selection of its sites.
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NewsCaring sells £200m stake to former PM of Qatar
Richard Caring has sold a 25% share of his business empire Caprice Holdings, which includes The Ivy, private members’ club Annabel’s and restaurant Sexy Fish, to the former prime minister of Qatar, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, for £200m.
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NewsShake-up at McDonald’s after Easterbrook fired
Steve Easterbrook has been fired from his role as chief executive and president of McDonald’s Corporation after admitting he had a consensual relationship with a colleague – a violation of company policy.
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NewsMarston’s confirms deal with Admiral on pub disposals
Marston’s has announced that it has reached an agreement for the disposal of 137 of its pubs to Admiral Taverns, for £44.9m.