All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 136
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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NewsChop’d to launch virtual vegan brand
Chop’d is to launch a virtual vegan brand through Deliveroo next Monday, called Vegan Delivered.
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NewsAdam Handling to launch sustainable casual restaurant
Chef and restauranteur Adam Handling is to open a sustainable casual restaurant and champagne bar called Ugly Butterfly on the Kings Road next month.
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NewsOld Spot Pub Company makes it 10
The Old Spot Pub Company has opened its 10th site – the Crown & Treaty in Uxbridge, following a refurbishment of the historic pub.
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NewsKFC UK sees sales up 6% in Q3
KFC UK achieved a 6% sales increase for the third quarter ended 30 September 2019, resulting in a +14% increase for the year-to-date.
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NewsGreene King acquisition completes
CK Bidco has completed its acquisition of Greene King, with the pub operator and brewer’s share listing now cancelled on the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsBrasserie Bar Co sees growth coming from pubs
Brasserie Bar Co is to open its 20th White Brasserie, in Prestbury, Gloucestershire, before the end of the year, as it looks to capitalise on the growth seen in its pub arm.
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NewsStar Pubs to launch new digital marketing support package
Star Pubs & Bars is to launch a new digital marketing support package for its licensees after partnering with a selection of online hospitality specialists.
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NewsPubs of Distinction looking to exit sector
Pubs of Distinction is looking to exit the pub sector and has placed its three free-of-tie pubs on the market.
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NewsFrankie & Benny’s focuses new menu on Italian American roots
Frankie & Benny’s has revamped its menu as it looks to highlight its Italian American roots.
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NewsTakeaway.com highlights conflict of interest in Just Eat deal
The proposed merger between Just Eat and Takeaway.com has seen another twist in the tale, after Takeaway.com notified Delivery Hero – which counts Prosus as its largest shareholder – that it must abstain from voting in its general meeting on the all-share deal due to a conflict of interest.
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NewsSoho House secures new investment
Soho House has raised $100m in new investment, from American private equity firm, Raycliff Capital and real estate investment trust Simon Property Group, The FT has reported.
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NewsByron appoints new brand director
Byron has appointed Richard Danks as its new brand director, completing the line-up of its senior team.
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NewsMy Cookie Dough adds three to portfolio
My Cookie Dough has added three more shopping centre kiosk sites to its estate in the past week.
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NewsUS activist investor takes major stake in Domino’s
Los Angeles-based investment firm Browning West has taken a stake in Domino’s Pizza Group worth c.£70m.