All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 85
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Analysis & InsightClear strategy expected from new Marston’s CEO
Marston’s full year results should address three core elements in order to improve shareholder value, believes analyst Peel Hunt.
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Analysis & InsightBrandwatch: Frankie & Benny’s
The story of Italian American restaurant brand has gone through quite a few twists and turns in recent years, but owner The Restaurant Group has been working to pull it firmly into the 21st century.
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InterviewsSan Carlo rues missed opportunities
Following the launch of Isola near Bond Street, MD Marcello Distefano tells MCA San Carlo has turned down good opportunities over fears of over-stretching staff
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NewsFormer GBK HR director joins Caprice
Steve Gill has been appointed interim HR director at the Richard Caring-backed restaurant group
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InterviewsFuller’s: ‘We are ready to grow the business again’
Fuller’s return to profitability sees it ready to grow again with a new site in the City of London lined up for early 2022 and several more in negotiations, CEO Simon Emeny has told MCA.
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NewsFuller’s: ‘We are rebuilding well’
Fuller’s reports a strong set of financials for the first half of FY22, with a return to profit and the resumption of its dividend.
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NewsIn pictures: Pret’s new US brand identity
Pret A Manger has revealed a new US brand identity which can be seen in the redesign its shop on 29th Street and 7th Avenue in New York City.
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NewsRevolution's new brands are 'definitely scalable’
Revolution believes its two new concepts have legs to grow as the bar group hits “the sweet spot” in terms of its offering, CEO Rob Pitcher told MCA.
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NewsUptick in companies paying ‘real’ living wage
More than half of the companies in the FTSE 100 have now committed to pay the rate – which has just increased to £11.05 per hour in London and £9.90 in the rest of the UK.
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NewsAdvisors appointed for Burger King UK float
Burger King UK’s backer Bridgepoint has appointed Bank of America and Investec to advise on the floatation of the fast-food giant, during the first half of 2022
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Analysis & InsightRents and vacancy rates continue to fall in key London locations
The decline in central London prime zone A rents has seen a further fall, down 17.4% year-on-year, according to Savills.
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Analysis & InsightStrong winter trading will boost M&A activity in Q1
A number of longer-term trends are proving more attractive to investors now than pre-Covid, according to Graeme Smith at AlixPartners
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NewsFranchising on the cards for Marugame
Japanese udon noodle concept Marugame Udon is hopeful of signing its first franchise partners next year, as the brand looks to build its pipeline in the UK
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NewsA good wage is great, but great culture is better
While a fair wage is important, a great culture and development opportunities are more important when it comes to retaining and recruiting staff, MCA’s Restaurant Conference heard.
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NewsOperators anticipate post-Christmas price rises
Consumers should expect prices to rise in restaurants, pubs and bars, according UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls
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News‘Alarming’ prospect of Scottish vaccine expansion
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has told MPs the range of venues required to check vaccine status could be expanded to include “further indoor hospitality and leisure settings”.
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NewsBankers boosting sales at Pret
City workers are returning to their offices at rates outstripping Paris and New York if Pret’s sales are anything to go by.
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NewsDraught ales and breakfast sales down at Wetherspoon
JD Wetherspoon has seen like-for-like sales down 8.9% for the first 15 weeks of the financial year to 7 November 2021.
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NewsNew laws to resolve rent debt
The changes, which include a new code of practice, are designed to protect tenants from rent claims against them.
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InterviewsShepherd Neame: ‘No shortage of opportunities to invest’
After major capex projects were put on hold during the pandemic, chief executive Jonathan Neame is eager to up investment