All Leon articles – Page 13

  • News

    Leon set for Victoria Station

    2018-02-28T08:25:18.497Z

    Leon, the healthy fast-food chain led by John Vincent, is to further strengthen its partnership with SSP by launching a site in London’s Victoria Station, MCA understands.

  • Carluccio's exterior
    News

    Carluccio’s appoints new marketing director

    2018-02-23T08:45:00Z

    Carluccio’s, the Landmark Group-backed, Mark Jones-led chain, has appointed James Backhouse as its new marketing director

  • News

    Baygo targets 10 sites

    2018-02-22T08:35:00Z

    Baygo, the contemporary Caribbean grab and go concept, is looking to reach 10 sites in the next three years, MCA has learnt.

  • News

    Coco di Mama secures Yumchaa site

    2018-02-21T08:40:09.247Z

    Coco Di Mama, the Azzurri Group-backed, quick-service Italian concept, will today open its 21st site in the capital

  • News

    Pint Shop eyes Birmingham opening

    2018-02-19T07:55:34.470Z

    Pint Shop, the Cambridge-based beer house concept, is in talks to open a site in Birmingham

  • HOP
    Analysis & Insight

    Focus on: south east Asian dining concepts

    2018-02-15T08:28:00Z

    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

  • Eat cafe
    Opinion

    Something to chew on

    2018-02-15T08:28:00Z

    EAT has become the latest sector operator to come under the restructuring spotlight, and although the business may have to lose a significant number of sites, there are signs of some positivity, writes Mark Wingett

  • Leon Restaurant
    News

    Leon reveals details on Asian spin-off

    2018-02-14T08:33:00Z

    Leon has revealed details of its new Asian venture, hinted at earlier this week, which will see it partner with Thai food group, Aylmer Aaharn.

  • Barburrito at Edinburgh Airport
    Analysis & Insight

    Flight to flight

    2018-02-14T08:28:00Z

    The huge growth predicted in air travel has led to greater opportunities for some of the UK’s biggest restaurant operators as their core businesses come under pressure. MCA examines the the diverse range of operators entering the space

  • News

    Vital appoints new management team

    2018-02-13T08:31:12.893Z

    FCFM, the privately-owned investment firm, which acquired Vital Ingredient out of administration earlier this year, has appointed a new management team to the business

  • Leon John Vincent
    News

    Leon reveals plans for Asian concept

    2018-02-12T09:57:26.083Z

    Leon founder John Vincent has revealed the healthy fast food chain is going to be launching an Asia-inspired concept, as it looks to continue on its growth trajectory.

  • Leon Restaurant
    News

    Leon to expand overseas footprint with HMSHost

    2018-02-12T09:57:00Z

    Leon has announced it is planning a further 20 store openings in Europe and the Middle East through its partnership with HMSHost International.

  • Honest Burgers exterior
    Opinion

    An Honest Approach

    2018-02-09T08:46:00Z

    This year is set to be significant for Honest Burgers as it gears up to expand its offer into the regions. Its co-founders explain how, in a crowded and unpredictable market, they see honesty as the best policy.

  • News

    Peretti joins Wraphic board

    2018-02-05T07:28:24.890Z

    Paolo Peretti, who stepped down as managing director of Vital Ingredient earlier this year, has joined the board of Wrapchic

  • Opinion

    Amazon Go is a 'game changer'

    2018-02-01T08:23:00Z

    Amazon has elicited round-the-world interest in the launch of its long-awaited supermarket model, MCA asks what the implicatioins of the technology could be for foodservice. 

  • Bill's
    Opinion

    Fox foots bill for lack of exit

    2018-01-31T08:40:00Z

    Mark Fox yesterday became the latest sector head to leave his post, as the shareholders of Bill’s, the Richard Caring-backed chain, seemingly lost patience in their search for an exit and looked to ex-Punch chief executive Duncan Garrood to lead the c80-strong business

  • News

    Peretti steps down as Vital Ingredient MD

    2018-01-22T07:40:20.900Z

    Paolo Peretti has stepped down as managing director of Vital Ingredient

  • RROTY
    News

    Retailers’ Retailer finalists announced

    2018-01-19T14:48:00Z

    The finalists show strong performances from wet-led businesses across the year represented in the shortlist.

  • News

    Caravan duo to launch Rosslyn Coffee

    2018-01-19T08:30:00Z

    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.

  • Going out spending down 4pp
    Opinion

    Are you adding value? Part 1

    2018-01-15T08:07:00Z

    With the next quarterly rent call at the end of March looming, the sector is set to enter a crucial period, one that could lead to it fundamentally changing, with businesses questioning their position in it, their own values and value.