All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 99
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NewsMcDonald’s Jason Clark to speak at Food to Go Conference
Jason Clark, senior vice president, and chief operations officer at McDonald’s UK and Ireland is to speak about innovation at the fast-food operator at MCA’s 2021 Food to Go Conference next week (23 March).
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NewsSSP announces £475m rights issue
SSP Group has announced that it intends to raise approximately £475m by way of a ’12 for 25’ rights issue, as it looks to firm up its financial position.
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NewsGovernment must publish data which underpins restrictions on hospitality
The government should publish the data that underpins its decisions on the restrictions imposed on the hospitality sector, according to a new report published by the House of Commons’ Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.
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NewsRoger Whiteside: ‘Covid has opened up previously unaffordable locations’
Greggs is looking to capitalise on the increasing number of empty retail units, and lower rents, in London, with the changing market conditions giving it access to previously unaffordable areas of the capital.
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NewsDishoom: ‘When we reopen it has to be spectacular’
The hospitality sector needs to make sure it offers consumers an unforgettable experience once restrictions are eased, in order to breath life back into our town and city centres, believes Brian Trollip, managing director, Dishoom.
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NewsIsland Poke: ‘There is a massive opportunity to go beyond London’
Island Poke is to focus its future UK expansion outside the capital as the regions become a more prominent sales channel post-pandemic, James Gould-Porter, founder of Island Poke told MCA.
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NewsLeon UK MD to speak at Food to Go Conference
MCA’s 2021 Food to Go Conference will feature an exclusive interview with Shereen Ritchie, managing director, Leon UK.
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InterviewsNando’s: ‘We had to adapt really quickly to the challenges of 2020’
No stranger to award wins, Nando’s was recognised for its constant innovation with the Best Company accolade at MCA’s Retailer’s Retailer Awards last week.
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NewsSlim majority call for reopening acceleration
Around half (51%) of those surveyed believe the government’s hospitality roadmap should be reviewed, and accelerated if possible, according the latest Hospitality Leaders’ Poll from Lumina Intelligence.
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NewsJoe & The Juice UK reports £4.9m losses
Joe & The Juice UK has reported losses of £4.9m for the full year to 31 December 2019, down from £1m in 2018, but remains positive on UK expansion prospects.
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NewsInn Collection secures £2m additional funding
The Inn Collection has secured £2m in additional funding from its private equity backer Alchemy Partners.
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NewsStar Pubs offers further rent concessions worth £19m
Star Pubs & Bars is to extend its 90% rent reduction for pubs and core leased and tenanted agreements in England, until 16 May.
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NewsFood to Go Conference 2021 – register to attend
MCA’s 2021 Food to Go Conference will take place on Tuesday 23 March and features a stellar line-up of speakers from operators including McDonald’s, Pret A Manger and Greggs.
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NewsDelivery and takeaway sales triple over past year
Takeaway and delivery sales have increased by 317% over the past 12 months, according to CGA’s new Hospitality at Home Tracker.
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NewsMajority of hospitality leaders looking to recruit in 2021
Three quarters of business leaders in the hospitality sectors are planning to recruit new staff members and grow their teams this year, according to the latest CGA Business Leaders Survey.
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NewsHollywood Bowl raises £30m in share placing
Hollywood Bowl has announced it has raised approximately £30m through a successful sharing placing.
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NewsETM boosted liquidity with £2.5m CBIL
Bar and restaurant group ETM secured a £2.5m Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBIL) last year, after it sought to take advantage of all opportunities to boost its liquidity in the face of the pandemic.
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NewsEmma Woods: Retailer’s Retailer of the Year
Wagamama CEO Emma Woods was named Retailers’ Retailer of the Year 2021 at a virtual ceremony last night.
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NewsJust Eat: ‘This marks the beginning of our journey in the UK’
Just Eat’s investment in the UK market has arguably been paying off, with revenue up 42% last year, and for chief executive Jitse Groen, it is just the beginning.
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NewsTRG’s capital raise will better position it for growth, say analysts
The Restaurant Group (TRG) announcement of a £175m capital raise, yesterday (10 March), has been met positively by analysts, who believe it better position the business for future growth.