All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 122
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NewsDrink-led pubs see spike in lfls after mini heatwave
Wet-led pubs achieved a 4.1% increase in like-for-like sales (lfls) during August as the mini heatwave brought out drinkers, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker.
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NewsRecommendation for ‘pub relief’ on alcohol duty
The ability for pubs to claim back a proportion of alcohol duty, through a new ‘Pub Relief’, has been set out as a recommendation in a new report on reforming alcohol duty in the UK.
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NewsGreene King lfls fall across Pub Company in Q1
Greene King’s Pub Company arm has seen like-for-like sales (lfls) fall by 1.8% for the first 18 weeks of the new financial year, to 1 September, however the past seven weeks saw a 1.5% uplift.
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NewsSlim Chickens trading well above expectations
American fast-casual brand Slim Chickens has been trading “well above expectations”, Boparan Restaurant Group’s chief executive Tom Crowley has told MCA.
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NewsAlchemist to trial grab and go offer at Canary Wharf
The Alchemist is to trial a bagel-based grab and go offer at its upcoming site in Canary Wharf, MCA can reveal.
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NewsAntic to add to presence in Crystal Palace
Antic is to open a further pub in Crystal Palace, on the site of the former Plumbase at 58-60 Westow Hill in Crystal Palace.
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NewsStar Pubs offers free training to boost chef retention
Star Pubs & Bars has launched a series of free chef training courses in order to try and help licensees with recruitment and retention issues.
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NewsSlim Chickens adds to London estate with fifth site
Boparan Restaurant Group is to add a fifth site to its estate of Slim Chickens outlets, with a new opening in the capital this autumn.
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NewsChopstix open to multi-site or corporate acquisitions
Chopstix’s new £5m debt facility will give the Asian QSR brand a bit of “long-term visibility” and set them up for the next two to three years, managing director Jon Lake has told MCA.
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NewsCrosstown Doughnuts picks up new contract with Harrods
Artisan doughnut and coffee concept Crosstown Doughnuts has boosted the wholesale arm of its business, with a new deal to supply Harrods with its products.
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NewsAlchemist pushes forward with plans for international expansion
The Alchemist is well underway with its plans to expand overseas and anticipates having its first international site open by 2021, managing director Simon Potts has told MCA.
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NewsGove admits likelihood of food price rises
Michael Gove has admitted that there is the potential for food price rises in the event of a no deal Brexit, The Times has reported.
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Analysis & InsightGood value of greater importance to pub customers
The value of food and drink is of much greater importance to visitors of pubs than other of operators in the eating out market, across all three day-parts, according to the latest MCA Pub Brand Monitor.
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NewsChopstix secures £5m debt facility from Metro Bank
Asian QSR chain Chopstix has secured a new £5m debt facility from Metro Bank, to aid its expansion in shopping centres, high streets and travel hubs.
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NewsPizza Express to focus on upgrading sites as EBITDA falls 7.7%
Pizza Express is to focus its capital investment on upgrading its existing estate in the UK & Ireland, rather than adding new sites, as sales remained flat in the first half of the year.
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NewsFormer Domino’s NED joins board at Intu
Steve Barber, a former non-executive director (NED) at Domino’s Pizza Group has joined the board at Intu in the same role.
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NewsTA Associates invests in global bubble tea brand
Global private equity firm TA Associates has announced it is to invest in Taiwanese bubble tea operator Gong Cha Group, as it looks to expand internationally.
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NewsRobin Rowland steps down from YO! board
Robin Rowland is to step down from his role as a non-executive director on the board of YO! marking the end of a 20-year tenure at the business.
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NewsLondon pub numbers remain stable, says Lord Mayor’s report
The number of London pubs has remained flat, according to new research by City Hall.
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NewsFormer Costa MD appointed CEO at Ole & Steen
Jason Cotta, the former MD for Costa Coffee UK & Ireland, has been appointed as the new chief executive of Danish bakery chain Ole & Steen.