All Itsu articles – Page 5
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Analysis & Insight‘TRG now has a future’
The legacy of Andy McCue’s truncated time as chief executive of The Restaurant Group is, as well all know, the £559m acquisition of Wagamama. When the deal squeaked through last year, there was widespread scepticism over the longevity of its stellar like-for-like sales growth.
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News
Pure appoints Takhamt as first COO
Healthy grab and go brand Pure has appointed Said Takhamt, formerly of Pret, itsu and Eat, as its first chief operating officer.
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NewsWrapchic bought out of administration
Indian-Mexican fusion burrito brand Wraphic has been bought out of administration after being impacted by “issues with franchisees”.
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NewsPrezzo appoints David Haimes to Board
Prezzo has appointed David Haimes as non-executive Director. Haimes has spent over 20 years in the food and drink industry, including CEO of Obikà Mozzarella Bars & Restaurants and MD at brands including Yum! Brands, Itsu, Luminar Leisure and Tchibo GB.
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NewsJust Eat acquires City Pantry to enter B2B catering
Just Eat has snapped up City Pantry for an initial £16m.
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Analysis & InsightChange is afoot
This year has already seen the departure of a fair few long-standing chief executives in the eating and drinking out sector, with the news that Clive Schlee will be stepping down from his role at Pret after 16 years sure to have caused a few surprised expressions yesterday. MCA’s deputy editor Georgi Gyton looks at the legacy he will leave, and what his departure may mean for Pret. Featuring additional commentary from MCA contributing editor Peter Martin.
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Analysis & InsightHeating up: Itsu’s growing hot food sales
The grab-and-go chain’s group marketing director speaks to MCA’s sister title Food Spark about how past successes are informing future menu development.
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NewsItsu lines up Victoria station site as part of push into travel hubs
Itsu is to open a new site within London Victoria train station, as it pushes forward with its plans to expand within travel hubs, MCA has learnt.
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OpinionGotham’s Easter quiz
With the Easter bank holiday weekend almost upon us, MCA’s market insight director Steve Gotham offers up a bit of a light-hearted break from the norm with a test of your knowledge of the eating and drinking out market.
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NewsWeekend press round-up 9-10 March 2019
Tortilla exploring options The restaurant chain Tortilla has been placed on the block by its backers, including the private equity firm Quilvest. The Mexican food chain, which is opening its 37th UK site this week, has appointed advisers from Spayne Lindsay. Sunday Times HSBC chokes on ...
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Analysis & InsightFood to go diversifies away from London
The Food to Go sector is diversifying away from London at the same time as reacting to changing consumer needs – with food quality now just as important as speed and convenience, the latest MCA data shows.
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Opinion
Changing through the gears
On the back of securing investment from private equity group TriSpan, Mark Wingett speaks to Thunderbird Fried Chicken founder Matt Harris, new chief executive Marcel Khan, and property director Kieran Sherlock about what that means for the business, and looks at what it means for the wider better chicken category, which could be set to take off after several false starts.
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NewsTriSpan backs Thunderbird Fried Chicken rollout
Private equity firm TriSpan has made its second UK investment, backing the rollout of street food star Thunderbird Fried Chicken, MCA has learnt.
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NewsSushimania looks to add up to four this year
Sushimania is looking to add another three or four sites to its estate in the next 12 months, and is currently negotiating on sites in St Albans and Camden, MCA understands.
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NewsItsu appoints new marketing director
Itsu, the Julian Metcalfe-led chain, has appointed Jemima Ferguson, formerly of COOK Trading, as its new group brand and marketing director.
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Analysis & InsightGetting to grips with the urban grab-and-go space
In the latest of a series of articles on brand propositions within the key segments of the eating and drinking-out industry, Ian Dunstall looks at the key players in this largely lunch-led market sector.
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NewsCojean builds pipeline
Cojean, the Parisian healthy fast food concept, has launched its third site in London, with another two due to open early in 2019.
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NewsHOP secures flagship site at Cheesegrater
HOP, the Vietnamese inspired concept, has secured the former Bel-Air site at the Cheesegrater building for a flagship, new format restaurant and bar site, MCA has learnt.
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NewsPOD appoints new head of operations
POD, the London-based grab-and-go concept, has appointed Andres Sanchez, formerly of Itsu, as its new head of operations.
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NewsUber Eats partners with Flyt on PoS
Uber Eats has announced a partnership with Flyt, which will allow restaurants to integrate their food delivery sales into their existing PoS systems.