All Leon articles – Page 14
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OpinionInvestment deal raises stakes for Leon
Leon’s new investors previously turned a concept described as a “meat-eater’s mecca” into a successful chain in the US and will hope to do the same with the UK-based health-focused, fast food concept. Mark Wingett looks at the new investment and talks to Leon co-founder John Vincent about taking nothing for granted
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NewsLeon secures new £25m investment
Spice Private Equity, a Swiss investment company, has invested £25m to acquire a significant minority stake in Leon
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Couchman swaps GK for SSP
Shirley Couchman has stepped down as operations director at Greene King to join SSP
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Marston’s, Patisserie Valerie and Prezzo join the ALMR
Patisserie Valerie, Prezzo and Marston’s have become the latest companies to join the ALMR
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NewsChick ‘n’ Sours to launch new concept CHIK’N
The founders of Chick ‘n’ Sours are to launch a new fast-casual fried chicken concept called CHIK’N
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Opinion
Pecking order: Can CHIK'N become the next Nando's?
“We want to be the next Nando’s” is a refrain that is probably been heard more than we care too mention at MCA. Many concepts incorporating many styles and cuisines have stated that as their goal, but with the burger and pizza categories well served in potential contenders, is it ...
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Analysis & Insight
Bringing good food to the masses
Here Henry Dimbleby, co-founder of Leon and London Union talks to MCA’s sister publication The Grocer about the high street chain, street food, clean eating and school food
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Comptoir Libanais to open in Netherlands
Comptoir Libanais is to open its first international restaurant – having secured a site in the Netherlands in partnership with HMSHost.
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The secret to digital marketing: big signs
Leon and London Union co-founder Henry Dimbleby has described how bold signage that is clear and Instagram-friendly has played a crucual part in marketing his brand.
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Giant Robot rooftop street market to open next week
London Union’s rooftop street market in Canary Wharf will be called Giant Robot and open April 12 at 11am.
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Deliveroo launches gift cards for businesses
Deliveroo is to trial giftcards for its Deliveroo for Business customers next month.
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UberEats to press expansion button in the UK
Uber is expanding its restaurant delivery service UberEats to more than 40 towns and cities across the UK this year
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Bill’s strengthens team with Hepworth appointment
Bill’s has further strengthened its operations team with the appointment of Kai Hepworth as regional director of operations
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NewsActive invests in Caravan
Active has invested in the London-based, all-day dining concept Caravan
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Leon eyes second Manchester opening
Healthy fast food chain Leon is set to open not one but two sites in Manchester this year
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Notes secures expansion fund
Notes is set for further growth across the capital after securing a new debt finance deal with OakNorth
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UberEats confirms Birmingham launch
UberEats has confirmed its launch in Birmingham, after signing up 100 restaurant and café partners in the city
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NewsWagamama’s Campbell named Retailers’ Retailer
David Campbell, the driving force behind the resurgence of Wagamama, has been singled out by his peers as the stand-out individual in the UK’s eating and drinking-out market.
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Analysis & InsightFox starts to leave prints on Bill’s
It is less than a year into his stewardship of the Richard Caring-backed group and Mark Fox has been busy putting in place the foundations to make sure the company can return to the expansion trail in better shape than it left it, while also getting ready to take a bite out of the grab-and-go market
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NewsGovernment must act quickly over rates concerns
The government must act quickly if it is to mitigate against the crippling rises facing the restaurant and pub sector, ALMR chief executive Kate Nicholls has warned.