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All Giraffe articles – Page 8
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Al-Fayed to open plant-based restaurant Farmacy
The daughter of former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, Camilla Al-Fayed is to open a ‘one-of-a-kind’ plant-based restaurant in London. Farmacy, which will open at the end of this month on the former Ping Pong site in Westbourne Grove, will serve ‘healthy comfort food’ with a twist, including vegan burgers and ...
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NewsRenewed speculation over future of Giraffe
A report by Sky News has led to renewed speculation about the future of the Tesco-owned Giraffe restaurant chain
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TLG lines up Newcastle Chaophraya
The Thai Leisure Group (TLG), operator of the Chaophraya and Thaikhun brands, has lined an opening for the former in Newcastle
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NewsThe Alchemist to make North East debut
The Alchemist is to make its first foray into the North East, after securing a site in the intu Eldon Square scheme in Newcastle
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Hammerson acquires Birmingham’s Grand Central
Landlord Hammerson has exchanged contracts with Birmingham City Council to acquire the new Grand Central shopping centre in Birmingham for £335m.
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Giraffe to Stop at Heathrow T3
Giraffe, the Tesco-backed chain, is to launch a further transport site under its Stop format at Heathrow Airport later this year
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Crussh strengthens head office team
Crussh, the London-based healthy eating concept, has appointed Rowan Grobler, formerly of Nando’s, as its new finance director
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NewsLivingbridge acquires stake in Le Bistrot Pierre
Livingbridge has acquired a significant minority stake in Le Bistrot Pierre, in a deal that is thought to value the 14-strong chain at c£22m
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NewsCrowley becomes Giraffe MD
Tom Crowley has been promoted from operations director to managing director of Giraffe, the Tesco-backed restaurant chain, M&C understands.
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NewsFY pre-tax losses widen at Giraffe
Giraffe saw pre-tax losses for the year to 1 March 2015 widen from £147.1k to £4.06m, while turnover increased from £44.5m to £55m
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Analysis & Insight
Sector snapshot: Turning investors’ heads
The proliferation of the eating-out sector is attracting increased interest from investors, but gaining their attention and cash requires more than just a great idea, four leading investors have revealed
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Analysis & InsightCheck out in sight
Despite full-year losses of c£25m, the Tesco-backed Harris + Hoole has experienced improving fortunes over the last eight months as the retailer has looked to stabilise the coffee chain it launched as a joint venture in 2012
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NewsGiraffe appoints new head of marketing
Giraffe has appointed Angela McNeill, formerly of Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), as its new head of marketing
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OpinionWho is winning the battle for consumer loyalty?
Consumers taking part in this month’s M&C Allegra Foodservice’s research programme, the Eating Out Panel, have rated Côte top for both quality and freshness. The results also show pubs and fast food operators challenging the restaurant sector in a number of areas. M&C director of insight, Steve Gotham, explains what the responses can tell us about the eating out market.
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Crowley joins Thali Café board
Tom Crowley, operations director at Giraffe, has joined the board of Thali Café, the fledgling Indian restaurant chain
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NewsJamie's Italian tops child-friendly restaurants league table for second time
Jamie’s Italian has topped a league table ranking the health of children’s food in 21 of the UK’s restaurant chains for the second time.
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Lupita sets out growth plans
Lupita, the Mexican restaurant group, is preparing to open its third London site as part of plans to reach five in the next 12 months
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Tapas Revolution lines up Sheffield launch
Tapas Revolution has further strengthened its pipeline of openings for next year, after securing a site in Sheffield
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NewsLe Bistrot Pierre reviews its options
Le Bistrot Pierre has appointed advisors to review its options, which could result in the sale of a significant stake in the business that is valued at between £20m-£25m
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Ashford first council to ban selected operators from development
Ashford Borough Council, in Kent, has become the first local authority to ban specific bars and restaurants from securing sites at its expanded Designer Outlet centre.