All Interview articles – Page 4
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InterviewsLoungers on applying its successful formula to the German market
CEO Nick Collins told MCA’s Pub Conference the all-day café/bar/restaurant group is ‘curious’ about the opportunities of the German market and preparing to look for a first site
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InterviewsBig Table: ‘Bella Italia isn’t just outperforming the market, it’s destroying it at every level’
CEO Alan Morgan tells MCA the value-led Italian brand is set to report sales growth of 15% in the group’s forthcoming results with the rest of its portfolio also up
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NewsDomino’s announces CEO succession plan
Russell Weiner is to retire as CEO of the pizza giant’s global business with Joe Jordan, currently COO and president of the US group, set to replace him
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InterviewsBig Table Group exploring new concept as it sets out Las Iguanas turnaround strategy
CEO Alan Morgan tells MCA the Latin American brand will also double down on its food offer having been given a ‘clean slate’ following the approval of its restructuring plan
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InterviewsSt Austell CEO: ‘There are real challenges to the UK’s domestic tourism market right now’
Kevin Georgel has accused the government of being ‘completely tone deaf’ to the realities of the sector and creating conditions that incentivise people to holiday abroad rather than at home
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News#VATsTheProblem shop launched for hospitality operators
A new online shop with free, downloadable assets has launched for businesses to download and use in venue to promote the campaign petition, which now has more than 225,000 signatures
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NewsJamie Oliver Group appoints new chairman
Well-known advertising executive Anthony Freedman joins the group’s board, describing the opportunity to work alongside the eponymous celebrity chef as an ‘honour’
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InterviewsAmber Taverns: ‘Big screen sport is still very important for us’
James Baer, chairman of the popular community pub operator, says the World Cup represents a huge opportunity for the group with events now a key driver for growth
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Weekend PressTim Martin: ‘Labour is taking Britain back to the 1970s’
The Wetherspoon founder speaks to The Telegraph about Brexit dividends, the secret to his success, and why government policies are destroying business
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Weekend PressGhost at the feast: how Noma’s René Redzepi became untouchable
After the unorthodox mastermind behind Noma announced he was stepping down, few thought that he – or his restaurant – would survive the storm of toxic abuse allegations. But René Redzepi’s absolute control of his kitchen has never faltered, says The Observer
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Weekend Press‘A long lunch is what we’re good at’: inside the London bistro named the UK’s best restaurant
Bouchon Racine, which topped this year’s National Restaurant Awards Top 100 list, is old school, for lovers of traditional French cooking and boozy afternoons, writes The Guardian
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OpinionIs Andy Burnham hospitality’s knight in shining armour?
The ‘King of the North’ has promised to shower hospitality with shiny trinkets including business rate reductions and VAT cuts should he triumph in Makerfield and take Labour’s crown
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InterviewsSarah Willingham: ‘I’m seeing return on investment like I have never seen’
Speaking at UKHospitality’s Summer Conference, the Nightcap CEO said site refurbishments and improving kerb appeal is driving sales, and pushed backed against the notion Gen Z is shunning late nights
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NewsButcombe appoints Alice Bowyer as MD of managed house division amid leadership restructure
The Caledonia Private Capital-backed premium pub group has also announced several senior promotions as it looks to build on the momentum of record-breaking financial results
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InterviewsF1 Arcade: ‘The long-term ambition is genuinely international’
Newly appointed CEO Mat Horvath tells MCA that while the group sees plenty of scope for growth he believes in earning the right to expand rather than chasing site count
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InterviewsBlend Family: ‘We want to be the number one food hall company’
Co-founder Matt Bigland says the group is ‘hungry for growth’ and ‘wants to be known as the standard setters’ in the industry
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Interviews‘It’s been transformational’ – James Brown on the first year of Prezzo’s rebrand
The Italian casual dining chain’s CEO tells MCA the new name, look and menu are now driving double-digit growth and pushing customer sentiment scores to new heights
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Analysis & InsightWatchHouse: ‘The most important thing we’re monitoring is guest opinion score’
Finance director James Elliott told MCA’s Hostech Conference the financial performance of the coffee house group is the result of getting that guest experience right
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NewsMandy Yin: ‘Revenue has not kept pace with the costs of running an independent restaurant’
The chef confirmed she has closed her high-profile north London Malaysian restaurant Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar saying she could no longer continue to personally carry the financial risk
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InterviewsBunsik: ‘We are benefiting from the K-Wave’
Having reached a critical mass of company-owned sites, the Korean QSR concept is pushing forward with its franchise strategy as it looks to reach 60 UK locations, founder Jae Cho tells MCA.