All Leon articles – Page 10
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NewsCookie cutter rollouts should be consigned to history
Tim Mutton, founder of specialist F&B design agency Blacksheep, discusses his concerns that rapid rollout programmes have led many brands to mimic the look and feel of competitors. He asks why the sector has not kept up with the relentless pace of innovation in other industries and argues that the successful operators will be the ones with the courage to do things differently.
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Analysis & InsightStudy claims restaurant and pub dishes unhealthier than fast food
A study by the British Medical Journal has suggested food served in pub and restaurant chains is unhealthier than that of fast-food chains.
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NewsCapdesia amongst Wasabi bidders
London-based private equity firm Capdesia, which was founded last year by Christopher Unrath and Niels Lorijn, formerly of US private debt firm CapitalSpring, is one of the remaining bidders to acquire a stake in Wasabi, the sushi and bento chain.
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NewsBackhouse takes on different role at Carluccio’s
Carluccio’s the Mark Jones-led group, has moved marketing director James Backhouse into the new role of project director to oversee a number of “strategic initiatives” focused around its Fresca refresh programme, MCA has learnt.
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NewsHMSHost: 'We have ambitions to grow our UK presence further'
HMSHost International, the global concession operator, is looking to grow its presence in the UK, and would entertain the possible bolt-on acquisitions of smaller UK rivals, MCA has learnt.
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NewsLeon confirms first Ireland site, to open Q4 2019
Leon has confirmed its first site in Ireland, with an opening in the Dundrum Town Centre in Dublin at the end of 2019.
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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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NewsReick swaps Leon for Black Sheep Coffee
Marco Reick, people director at Leon, is leaving to join Black Sheep Coffee as HR director, MCA understands.
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Leon to open at Cheshire Oaks
Leon, the John Vincent-led group, is to open its third site in the North West, after securing a site in the Cheshire Oaks designer outlet village.
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NewsSushi Daily appoints ex-Autogrill CEO
KellyDeli, the operator of Sushi Daily, has appointed its first externally-recruited chief executive, Silvano Delnegro.
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NewsThe Naked Deli secures Newcastle arcade site
The Naked Deli, the Foresight-backed healthy eating group, has taken on two empty shops in Newcastle’s Grand Central Arcade.
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Denny’s to open second UK site
Denny’s is to open its second UK site in Renfrew, just outside Glasgow.
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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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NewsAutumn menu round up: Continued focus on veggie options, with a heartier twist
As the air takes on a decidedly fresher feel, pubs and restaurants are unveiling their Autumn menus filled with a host of heartier options.
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NewsLeon calls for industry-standard allergen information
Leon has called for an industry-wide standard for allergen information, after an inquest into the death of a girl from an allergic reaction found Pret a Manger’s labelling was “inadequate”.
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NewsJW Lees returns to new-builds
JW Lees has exchanged contracts on its first new-build in a decade as it seeks to diversify its growth strategy.
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NewsLeon awarded three stars for sustainability
Leon, the John Vincent-led group, has achieved the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s (SRA) top mark of three stars – the only brand in the food-to-go market to be awarded the accolade for its sustainable practices. The SRA judges a business’ sustainability against a ten-point sustainability framework under three main pillars of ...
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Fourth acquires Choice HR
Hospitality operations platform Fourth has acquired Choice HR, the American full-service Payroll, Benefits and HR Services business for the hospitality sector.
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OpinionQ&A with Simon Smith, SSP
MCA talks to Simon Smith, chief executive of SSP UK & Ireland, about partnerships, the evolution of the travel hub market and developing new concepts
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NewsSSP seeks to evolve in-house brands
SSP UK & Ireland chief executive Simon Smith has told MCA that the group continues to evolve its in-house brands as well as seeking further partnerships with established operators.