All articles by Georgia Cronin – Page 53
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NewsHumpit Hummus to roll out grab-and-go with two new sites
Venurian-backed operator Humpit Hummus is looking to roll out grab-and-go as it lines up new sites.
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Seeds announces waffle concept
A new desserts concept, Wafflings, is looking to launch its first store in Birmingham with Seeds Consulting.
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NewsChick ‘n’ Sours to become quick-service spinoff
Active Partners-backed fried chicken concept Chick ‘n’ Sours is to convert its Islington site to quick-service spin-off concept CHIK’N, MCA’s sister title Big Hospitality reports
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Analysis & InsightWomen in hospitality incur ‘seven barriers to success’
There is a lack of women holding senior roles in the UK’s hospitality sector, new research sponsored by UK Hospitality has found.
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Analysis & InsightPremiumisation continues to disrupt drinks market
Super-premiumisation continued to disrupt the on-trade in 2019 as a resurgence in mainstream brands further polarised the drinks market, CGA analysis has revealed.
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Analysis & InsightContemporary fast food to see subtle 2020 growth
Contemporary fast food brands are set to experience slight growth in 2020 following three consecutive years of growth decline, MCA analysis has revealed.
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NewsDustone-backed businesses top Best CompanyTimes lists
Five Guys was the only food and drink operator listed on The Sunday Times Top 25 Big Companies list announced today, coming in at number 21. With a Best Companies Index (BCI) score of 662.5, the brand was recognised for its employee benefits, its opportunity offerings, and most of all its strong leadership, as 77% of employees agreed the company is run on strong values and principles.
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NewsStrong global sales for Dominos
Dominos has reported strong global sales growth in its FY 2019 results released yesterday. The brand saw an uplift of 5.7% in global retail sales for the full year, with 6.9% growth in its fourth quarter ending 29 December 2019.
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NewsSimple Health Kitchen passes crowdfunding target
Simple Health Kitchen has reached 109% of its crowdfunding target just 24 hours after launching.
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NewsAzzurri crowned at Casual Dining Awards second year running
Azzurri Group, Wagamama and The Ivy Collection were amongst those named as the UK’s best pub, bar and restaurant operators at the Casual Dining Awards yesterday.
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NewsGreggs and Wingstop to share former Giraffe Bluewater site
Greggs has been lined up to share a former Giraffe unit with Wingstop in Kent’s Bluewater shopping centre.
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Analysis & InsightDelivery promiscuity in a fragmented market
Casual dining brands are becoming more promiscuous with delivery operators, MCA analysis has revealed.
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NewsProposed immigration system will “cut off growth and expansion” – UK Hospitality
The Government’s proposed immigration system will be “disastrous” for the hospitality sector, Kate Nicholls, UK Hospitality CEO has warned.
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Triple Two Coffee moves north
Triple Two Coffee, the 12-strong franchise-led business, is set to open its first northern site this month in Manchester’s City Tower building.
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NewsSlim Chickens accelerates South Coast expansion
Slim Chickens, the Boparan Restaurant Group’s fast-casual chicken brand, is looking to expand across the South Coast following a franchise development agreement with JRK Restaurants.
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NewsNicholson’s to launch ‘traditional’ pub at London’s O2
Nicholson’s, Mitchell and Butlers ‘real pub’ brand, is to open its 79th site this month in London’s O2.
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NewsPuttshack accelerates US growth
Puttshack has signed leases for two sites in Chicago and Miami, growing its planned US expansion to three sites.
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NewsFour new openings at Elephant Park
Bobo Social, Sugo, Tasty Jerk and Pot & Rice have been revealed as the latest independent operators set to open in Southwark’s Elephant Park development.
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NewsDeliveroo launches chef apprenticeship scheme
Deliveroo has launched a new chef apprenticeship scheme today as it calls on the Government to enable large employers to transfer more of their apprenticeship levy down the supply chain.
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NewsGovernment NLW promise will “disproportionately” affect hospitality
The average wage in the hospitality industry rose by 2.5% in January in response to the Government’s New Year National Living Wage announcement, the latest research from Fourth has revealed.