All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 73
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InterviewsZizzi: ‘We are on a mission to become a superbrand’
The Italian restaurant operator told MCA it had sharpened its brand identity as part of its drive to become an omnichannel leader, with a new retail range launching in Tesco this week
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InterviewsOle & Steen: ‘There are huge opportunities for us’
The Danish bakery brand is investing in a multi-million bakery production unit which will give it the scope to open a further 60-70 new sites, MD Lee Nixon told MCA’s Food to Go Conference
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InterviewsLeon: ‘EG deal has really opened up opportunities for us’
MD Glenn Edwards told MCA’s Food to Go Conference the brand’s two sites in petrol forecourts are doing “phenomenally well”, with the company planning to do more of those this year, in addition to traditional high street stores
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NewsHostmore has keen eye on acquisition opportunities
The operator of Fridays and 63rd + 1st is looking for proven concepts with a cuisine that offers something different to the mass market, CEO Robert B Cook told MCA
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NewsState of Play secures $35m of growth capital
The operator of Bounce ping pong venues, and modern bingo concept Hijingo, is looking to accelerate its expansion in Europe and the US, including the roll-out of Flight Club which it operates under licence in North America
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NewsNightcap revenues up more than 700%
The late-night bar group has seen like-for-like growth of 24.8% for the nine weeks ended 27 February 2022, compared to 2020, and has readied itself for “fast and sustainable growth” this year and beyond
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NewsHostmore reduces losses following year of growth
The operator of Fridays and 63rd + 1st saw strong like-for-like (lfl) growth last year, but in the eight weeks to 27 February 2022 lfl sales were down around 3% on 2019 levels
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NewsNew chairman at Hostmore
Neil Johnson is due to be replaced by Gavin Manson, following the group’s AGM in May
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Analysis & InsightRestaurants’ like-for-like sales up 9% in February
Bars also saw strong growth of +7%, as they benefited from the scrapping of vaccination passports, but pubs fared less well, according to the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker
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InterviewsGail’s: ‘Holy grail property deals are few and far between’
Competition for prime sites is strong, and unless you are offering something new you may miss out, says property director Brett Parker
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NewsIn pictures: Rekom opens debut Heidi’s in Cardiff
The late-night operator has brought the Scandinavian brand to the UK as part of its wider growth and acquisition strategy
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NewsWasabi targeting suburban growth as part of portfolio expansion
In accounts just published for the group, Wasabi said its business model had undergone significant changes as a result of the pandemic.
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NewsPret appoints new food and coffee director
Katherine Bagshawe joins the business from Dobbies Garden Centres, where she was head of restaurants
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NewsBurger King suspends corporate support in Russia
The fast food chain announced that it has suspended all of its corporate support for the Russian market, including operations, marketing and its supply chain
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InterviewsPret: ‘We are trying to be nimbler and more data led’
Speaking at MCA’s Food to Go Conference, Lucy Winzer dicussed Pret’s more unconventional sites, such as Southgate petrol station and its takeaway and delivery only site at Cobham
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InterviewsVarious Eateries: ‘Property landscape the best it has been in years’
The Hugh-Osmond backed operator has the ability to find sites at terms that have not been around since the 90s, CEO Yishay Malkov told MCA
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NewsMission Mars continues with Rudy’s rollout
The new restaurant will be situated within the former Lloyds Bank on Barlow Moor Road and will take the Rudy’s estate to 10 sites
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NewsKFC UK & Ireland appoints interim GM
Chief people officer Neil Piper has been appointed as interim general manager following the departure of Paula MacKenzie this week, following 11 years at KFC.
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Analysis & InsightFood to go sector to reach £23bn by 2025
The sector took a significant hit during the pandemic, but it is expected to rebound, with the CAGR set to stabilise at 2.5% between 2022 and 2025, revealed Lumina Intelligence at MCA’s Food to Go Conference yesterday
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NewsCaffè Nero resumes UK openings programme
Caffè Nero is to open two flagship airport sites within Stansted and Belfast airports, with six further store openings in the coming months