All International articles – Page 16
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NewsAll Australian Wagamama sites closed
Wagamama, the UK-based Japanese restaurant, has closed its Australian branches as the franchisee has entered administration after one year SmartCompany reports
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New York-based group secures UK debut site
The Church Group, the New York-based independent bar and restaurant operator, has secured its debut UK site in London’s Farringdon
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NewsWagamama plans to franchise in the US
Wagamama, the Duke Street Capital-backed chain, is to go down the franchise route to aid its expansion in the US
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Analysis & InsightUS restaurant chains failing on healthy options
Consumers in the US believe that many restaurant chains are missing the mark when offering healthy options on their menus, according to new research
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NewsDP Poland shows 'tangible signs of progress'
DP Poland, the operator of the Domino’s brand in the country, is displaying “tangible signs of progress”, according to leading analyst Nick Batram
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NewsDomino's Poland targets rollout as H1 lfls grow 13%
DP Poland, the operator of the Domino’s Pizza brand in the country, has reported a 13% rise in like-for-like sales in the six months to 30 June as it targets launches in new cities with an accelerated rollout programme planned for 2015
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OpinionDigging Gold in the Far East
As UK-based restaurant operators look to grow their overseas footprints, Graham Campbell, head of restaurants at Fleurets, argues that while the UK market has probably not yet reached saturation, it’s becoming increasingly mature and the scope for major growth is limited. He argues: “It is a problem that more and more will need to confront and address if they are to continue to drive profit for their predominantly private equity owners.”
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NewsPizza Hut opens first African restaurant
Pizza Hut is opening its first restaurant in Africa as part of its plans to grow the brand in emerging markets, including three further African nations in 2015.
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Friends-themed Central Perk eyes 300 UK sites
The Central Perk franchise, based on the coffee shop featured on popular US sitcom Friends, has just opened its third site in the UK in Liverpool and has ambitious expansion plans, aiming to have 300 UK franchises in the next decade
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NewsSABMiller 'now in play'
SABMiller could now be considered “in play”, with ABInBev a potential buyer, after it was knocked back in its attempt to buy Heineken, a leading analyst has argued
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Arrests made as fast-food workers protests escalate
Protests by US fast food workers demanding a “living wage” of $15 (£9) an hour, organised by the Service Employees International Union, led to hundreds of arrests yesterday across the country
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NewsYO! ramps up US expansion
YO! Sushi has signed three new leases in the US, part of an area development agreement to open 50 franchised restaurants in the country over the next six years
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OpinionWhat’s a McJob actually worth?
The McGloves are off in the battle over who has most say in the wages of those who work for franchisees in McDonald’s restaurants. Dominic Rushe reports
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Tim Hortons overseas opportunities 'immense'
The opportunities for launching Tim Hortons in established Burger King markets including the UK are “immense” following the merger of the two companies, Burger King chief executive Daniel Schwartz has said
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NewsBurger King/Tim Hortons merger confirmed
The merger of Burger King and Canadian coffee giant Tim Hortons has been confirmed, creating the world’s third biggest quick service restaurant company generating c$23bn in system sales across 18,000 sites in 100 countries
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NewsBurger King in talks to merge with Tim Hortons
Burger King and Tim Hortons are in discussions regarding a potential merger which would create a business with a combined market value of c$18bn (£10.9bn).
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Josper eyes UK launch for restaurant concept
Josper, the manufacturer of the eponymous grills, is eyeing a launch in the UK for its restaurant brand Pura Brasa
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French fast food chain to make UK debut
Pomme De Pain, the French sandwich chain, is to make its debut in the UK in London later this month
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NewsJamie’s eyes international expansion for Trattoria
Jamie’s Italian is already exploring options to launch its smaller Trattoria format internationally
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Mascalzone to make US debut
Mascalzone, the UK-based Italian restaurant concept, is to make its debut in the US next week, in Houston, Texas