All Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) articles – Page 5
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Deliveroo takes Roobox overseas
Deliveroo has launched its Roobox remote kitchen concept internationally, with an opening in Holland
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Analysis & InsightRegional focus: Wales
Wales was the only region of the UK to see a fall of more than 1% in food-led licensed premises, during 2016, according to the CGA Peach/AlixPartners Market Growth Monitor.
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NewsNando’s trials its first UK delivery service
Nando’s, the national restaurant chain, has begun a trial of its own delivery service
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NewsDeliveroo to launch Roobox Brighton with GBK and TLG
Deliveroo is to open its first Roobox remote kitchen outside of London – in Brighton & Hove.
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Franco Manca to double up in Brighton
Franco Manca is to double up in Brighton after securing a site at the city’s marina, MCA has learnt.
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Franco Manca appoints people director
Franco Manca has appointed Gillian Lambden, formerly of Itsu, as its first people director
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OpinionM&A activity – 2016 a year in review
2016 was another eventful year in the restaurant and bars sector. Despite some strong headwinds, a steady flow of deal activity has continued over the last 12 months. BDO M&A specialists Tom Barnard and Eleanor Moulsdale take a look at the deals that shaped 2016 and who will be the movers and shakers over the next 12 months.
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OpinionRamen home a good idea
When Emma Reynolds began a noodle business with her flatmate, she never expected the potential to be realised so quickly and in such an impressive manner. Mel Flaherty catches up with the former microbiology student
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NewsChristmas trading round-up
Leading operators share their experiences of Christmas trading with MCA, including Loungers, Novus Leisure, Dirty Martini, City Pub Company, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Draft House, Inception Group and Pizza Pilgrims among others.
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NewsEvans becomes Tonkotsu MD
Tonkotsu has promoted Stephen Evans from operations director to managing director
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Bella Italia property sold for £3.55m
The freehold of a Grade II-Listed property in Exeter, including a Bella Italia, has been purchased for £3.55m
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Burger King seeks investment for UK arm
Burger King’s parent company has approached private equity firms about a deal to invest in its UK operations
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Arc confirms new Manahatta site in Leeds
Arc Inspirations, whose venues include Banyan Bar and Kitchen, Kith and Kin, The Pit and Trio, is investing £1.2m in a second Manahatta venue in Leeds.
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GBK on track to post FY turnover of c£80m
Alasdair Murdoch, chief executive of GBK has told MCA that the group is on track to post turnover close to £80m in its current financial year
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Cote confirms second Limeyard site
Cote has confirmed it has secured a second site for its all-day American kitchen concept, Limeyard.
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NewsFamous Brands expects softer margins after GBK deal
Famous Brands, the South African owner of Wimpy and Gourmet Burger Kitchen, is anticipating “softer margins” after acquiring the UK better burger group in September 2016.
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Operators confirmed for Oldham
Oldham Council has confirmed that GBK, Loungers and Nando’s are to launch flagship restaurants at its £36.7m Old Town Hall development
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GBK confirmed for Berners St
Gourmet Burger Kitchen has confirmed it has secured its third site in London’s West End, in Berners Street
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GBK eyes regional growth after £120m takeover
Gourmet Burger Kitchen chief executive Alasdair Murdoch has told MCA he believes Famous Brands spent £120m on the brand because “we have concentrated on building a great business, as opposed to a business we could sell”.
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NewsFamous Brands acquires GBK
Famous Brands, the South Africa-based operator of the Wimpy and Steers concepts, has acquired Gourmet Burger Kitchen, in a deal believed to be worth £120m.