All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 77
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NewsD&D revenues yet to return to pre-Covid levels
The restaurant group said revenues in the UK were at 91% of pre-Covid levels but that the business was well placed to “significantly scale up” in the UK and overseas
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InterviewsEgo Restaurants: ‘We’re building cash now, to expand next year’
CEO James Horler tells MCA that with current cost pressures, expansion plans are being put on hold until next spring
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NewsCaprice Holdings appoints head of marketing
Simon Allison takes up the role following a year-long stint as head of marketing at Bill’s Restaurants, meanwhile Pedro Nunes has been promoted to ops director at The Ivy Collection
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NewsCafé Wolseley forced to close
The Wolseley Hospitality Group has announced it is having to close its Café Wolseley site at Bicester Village later this month, against its wishes.
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NewsGreggs to increase focus on customisation
The food to go retailer is to begin trialling customisable baguettes as it looks to expand its offer of flexible menu options for those customers using its digital channels
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NewsInquest begins into death of Pret customer
Pret A Manger has already been found ‘not guilty’ of the death of Celia Marsh in 2017, with inquest proceedings beginning this week
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NewsTortilla launches loyalty scheme
Members of the Tortilla Club can earn stamps and redeem rewards, including a free main of their choice one they have collected nine stamps.
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NewsComptoir CEO and chair step down
Chaker Hanna and Richard Kleiner have stepped down from their roles as CEO and chair, with immediate effect. It follows calls from Comptoir founder and creative director Tony Kitous for the pair to resign.
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NewsHarts Group reports “satisfactory” year
The London-based restaurant group has reported profit before tax of £331k for the year to 31 July 2021, on the back of a losses in 2020.
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NewsGDK appoints sustainability and procurement lead
The fast-casual brand has named Deon Pillay as its new chief procurement and sustainability officer, as it looks to expand with a further 106 restaurants globally this year
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InterviewsTaco Bell: ‘We’ve massively accelerated our growth’
The QSR brand is just about to open its 100th site in the UK and believes it’s only on “the ground floor” in terms of opportunities, Gino Casciani, general manager for Taco Bell UK & Europe, tells MCA
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NewsThe Vurger Co secures high profile investor
The vegan burger restaurant operator has secured investment from ForGood – a consultancy launched by AS Roma centre-back Chris Smalling.
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NewsPlans for 24-hour Greggs rejected
The food to go retailer has been refused permission to open its new Leicester Square site around the clock over fears of antisocial behaviour.
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NewsKFC warns of further chicken shortages
The fast food chain has been forced to pause its WOW Tuesday offer due to shortages of chicken on the bone, with beans and Pepsi Max cans also in short supply, it has been reported.
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NewsHub Box reduced losses in 2021
The South West-based burger chain said company EBITDA of £1.5m represented its “best ever financial year” and is exploring different funding streams for future growth
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NewsNightcap to launch Bar Academy
The late night bar group, which has lined up another opening in Bristol for its Tonight Josephine brand, is to launch the Nightcap Bar Academy in Camden Market
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InterviewsDarwin & Wallace: ‘We are not standing still’
Founder of the neighbourhood bar group, Mel Marriott, tells MCA her focus is on investing in people, property, and the aspects of her business she can control.
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InterviewsRockfish: ‘We’re really focused on profitability’
The seafood restaurant group has reported a record year of sales and is optimistic about a strong summer tourist season, founder and CEO Mitch Tonks tells MCA
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NewsState of Play secures $10m investment from Red Engine
As part of the deal, Steve Moore, co-founder and CEO of Red Engine, will join the board at State of Play, as it looks to push forward its expansion in the US and UK
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NewsMcDonald’s cheeseburger sees first price rise in 14 years
Food price inflation has forced the chain to raise the price from 99p to £1.19, with increases planned for other menu items