All articles by Joe Lutrario – Page 2
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News
MW Eat plans repositioning of Masala Zone
MW Eat is planning to reposition and revamp its seven-strong Masala Zone casual dining chain
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OpinionThe Leon King
One of the UK’s most influential restaurant chains is finally gearing up for serious growth and intends to build a healthy presence outside its London heartland within the next few years. Joe Lutrario talks to John Vincent about the story behind Leon
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News
Groupon courts high-end restaurants with new scheme
Deal site Groupon has changed its approach in a bid to target businesses that are either Michelin-starred or listed in the red book for its Christmas promotion.
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OpinionFyne dining
Liz Williams, the woman at the helm of the UK’s biggest seafood restaurant group Loch Fyne, talks discounting, the competition and chasing the grey pound
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Analysis & InsightFry Society
New wave fish and chip group Kerbisher & Malt has tweaked the standard chippy formula to bring affordable, quality fish and chips to West London – and it’s now starting to cast its net further afield
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News
Kerbisher & Malt assesses funding options
Kerbisher & Malt is close to signing on a site in Notting Hill and is contemplating its financing options for further growth
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Analysis & Insight
Bovine intervention
Gaucho’s more accessible little brother CAU has carefully refined its premium casual offering and is now beefing-up its presence in the south of England with northern expansion planned for next year
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Analysis & InsightTake me out
Restaurants are going toe-to-toe with established food-to-go and takeaway specialists to bring home a slice of the UK’s increasingly sophisticated takeout and delivery market
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Analysis & Insight
Cider House Rules
A Dorset-born British pizza and cider brand has its sights on the capital – and to fill the gap left by Union Jacks’ departure. Founder Nikki Cooper spills the tomato sauce to Joe Lutrario
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Analysis & InsightIntellectual property
As competition for good space intensifies, restaurateurs are having to become increasingly bricks and mortar-savvy. Have you got what it takes to bag that successful site asks Joe Lutrario, who talks to a number of leading property experts and operators – Scott Collins and Yianni Papoutsis of MeatLiquor, Alex Reilley of Loungers and Brandon Stephens of Tortilla
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OpinionGrocer margins
With a combination of smart management and Richard Caring’s backing, Bill’s has made the jump from fledging concept to major national player in record time. Joe Lutrario reports.
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Opinion
European Union
Despite a slow start on these shores, German-owned restaurant group Vapiano aims to become a key player in the UK’s hugely competitive pizza-pasta market, says managing director Phil Sermon
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Analysis & InsightThai society
Several mini-chains are clamouring to become the first truly national Thai restaurant operator – and private equity interest is on the up
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News
Wright Brothers confirms Spitalfield site
Ben Wright and Robin Hancock are to open their third London oyster and seafood restaurant on the former site of Meson los Barriles in Spitalfield Market, as revealed by M&C Report in February.
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Analysis & Insight
Biting back?
Gourmet Burger Kitchen has grown to become the UK’s biggest premium patty purveyor, but a host of new players are threatening to shake up the market
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