All Las Iguanas articles – Page 7
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News
Neill steps down from Jamie’s Italian
Ian Neill, the former chairman of Wagamama, has stepped down as a non-executive director of Jamie’s Italian
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Opinion
Neil Rankin: ‘Nothing is completely original, but you don't have to copy others'
Temper founder Neil Rankin has set out to create a handful of exciting eateries, unique in their own right but with the common goal of using the whole animal. He talks to MCA’s new sister title, Food Spark, about the UK’s insatiable appetite for barbecue, why restaurateurs should not be pushing sustainability and how “trends are for supermarkets”
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NewsSpotlight falls on Prezzo’s trading
After the struggles faced by Jamie’s Italian and Byron, reports this morning suggest Prezzo could be the next casual dining chain to have to undergo a restructuring.
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News
Management team takes control at Salt Yard Group
The management team of the Salt Yard Group has taken control of the four-strong business
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Opinion
Small spaces present big opportunities
Nando’s is trialling a miniature-sized restaurant, tapping into the desire for food convenience. Is this a way to stem a downturn in dollars? MCA’s sister title, Food Spark, investigates.
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News
Hill steps down from Salt Yard board
Steve Hill, the former chief executive of Wagamama and Las Iguanas, has stepped down from the board of the Salt Yard Group
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NewsLeon strengthens team ahead of further expansion
Leon has strengthened its management team with three new appointments
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News
McGuckin leaves CDG
Catherine McGuckin has officially left her role as HR director for Bella Italian to take on the same position at Motorpoint, MCA understands.
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NewsCDG makes senior team changes
Casual Dining Group is to make a number of changes to its senior management team, MCA understands.
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NewsTurtle Bay grows FY sales 36%
Caribbean restaurant chain Turtle Bay grew sales by 36% in the year to 25 February.
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News
Five Guys to open in Richmond
Five Guys, the better burger brand, has secured a further site in the capital, after taking a unit in Richmond
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CDG signs first franchise deal in Ireland
Casual Dining Group has signed a franchise deal to open its Las Iguanas and Bella Italia brands in the Republic of Ireland
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OpinionGet Carter
There was an oversight at MCA’s annual Restaurant Conference, which took place last month. It was an oversight that some of the leading operators quietly pointed out to me; we had forgotten to mention a growing brand that was having an impact on the performance of parts of their estates – Mitchells & Butlers’ (M&B) premium steakhouse concept, Miller & Carter
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NewsCDG to focus on international opportunities
Steve Richards, chief executive of CDG, has said that the company will focus on growing its international presence
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NewsFive Guys to open at Westfield Stratford
Five Guys has secured a further flagship site in the capital, after taking the Ping Pong restaurant in Westfield Stratford.
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Analysis & Insight
Smaller brands expanding faster than bigger names
Small casual dining brands are expanding six times faster than bigger names in the sector, according to the latest Market Growth Monitor
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News
Eagle Eye heralds “transformational year”
Eagle Eye saw its revenue increase by 71% to £11.1m in the 12 months to 30 June 2017
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NewsCDG to add 100 more apprentices
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has announced plans to run 100 more apprenticeships this year
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NewsReilley becomes Hubbox chairman
Alex Reilley, co-founder and chairman of Loungers, has joined the board of Hubbox as non-executive chairman
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NewsYFM acquires stake in Friska; Hill to chair
Friska is set for further expansion after securing £3m of growth capital from YFM Equity Partners