All Itsu articles – Page 8
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Analysis & InsightBrand building in adversity
A number of high-profile restaurant brands are currently in the limelight for their economic woes. But how much of their difficulties can be traced back to the strength or otherwise of the brand, and what can be done to rescue it once it has been damaged? Ian Dunstall shares his thoughts
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NewsSchofield chairs TDR-backed Buffalo Grill chain
Ivan Schofield has joined the board of Buffalo Grill, the 356-strong French steakhouse concept, as its non-executive chairman
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Ritchie joins GK as interim property director
John Ritchie has joined Greene King as interim group property director, with Richard Lewis set to focus solely on his role as chief operating officer.
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Looking back to the future
How will the food and beverage sector change over five years’ time? It’s a question MCA’s Top of Mind survey has been putting to sector leaders for the past nine years. MCA’s Yemeng Hu looks at what the answers can tell us about the past, present and future.
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Itsu appoints new head of property
Itsu has appointed Sean Donnelly, formerly of Pizza Hut and Steak ‘n’ Shake, as its new head of property
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Baygo targets 10 sites
Baygo, the contemporary Caribbean grab and go concept, is looking to reach 10 sites in the next three years, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & InsightFocus on: south east Asian dining concepts
Following the announcement that Leon is to open a Thai-inspired ‘fast food’ pop-up within one of its West End stores, in April, MCA took a look at how the market for south east Asian cuisine is performing and what’s expected in 2018
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News'Itsu potential is unlimited'
Itsu founder Julian Metcalfe on launching in America, the huge potential of delivery, and why he won’t be launching a third brand any time soon
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Peretti joins Wraphic board
Paolo Peretti, who stepped down as managing director of Vital Ingredient earlier this year, has joined the board of Wrapchic
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Caravan duo to launch Rosslyn Coffee
Rosslyn Coffee, a specialty expresso bar concept from two former Caravan Coffee employees, is launching on the former Pod site on 78 Queen Victoria Street.
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Sherwood to become UK ops director at Wagamama
Nigel Sherwood, formerly of Nando’s, Shake Shack and Byron, is to become UK operations director at Wagamama
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Wrapchic heads for Soho Square and Birmingham Airport
Wrapchic, the Indian burrito concept, is launching in Soho Square tomorrow and has a further site lined up for Birmingham International Airport.
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NewsDerbyshire swaps Itsu for Wagamama
Phil Derbyshire, formerly of the Casual Dining Group (CDG) and Itsu, is to become the new property director at Wagamama
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NewsVelez joins Black Sheep Coffee
Marta Velez has left Itsu to join Black Sheep Coffee, the fast-growing brand, as its new operations director
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Itsu FY lfls up 0.8%
Itsu saw revenues increase 17% to £95.9m in the year to 29 December 2016, underpinned by retail like-for-like store growth of 0.8%
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Tossed appoints head of ops ahead of next growth stage
Tossed has appointed a new head of operations as it gears up for its next stage of growth, MCA understands.
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Wrapchic strengthens Midlands presence
Wrapchic, the Indian-style burrito quick service concept, is to strengthen its presence in the Midlands with an opening in Leicester.
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Pod looks to make up lost ground in 2018
Pod, the healthy eating concept, is back into positive like for like sales, after slumping to a double-digit decline over the summer, MCA has learnt.
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NewsLeon appoints Edwards as US MD
Leon has appointed its long-term operations director Glenn Edwards to oversee its launch in the US
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Itsu to focus on regional expansion next year
Itsu, the Julian Metcalfe-led group, is to focus on regional expansion next year as it looks to open 10 sites across the next 12 months.