All Leon articles – Page 15
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Opinion
Have legs, will travel: UK casual dining goes global
Jon Midmer of global executive search firm JMA reflects on the changing culture of the UK’s casual-dining scene, an inward flow of leading personnel from other countries and a growing contingent of Brits heading to top jobs abroad
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NewsLeon eyes MK opening
Leon, the healthy, fast-food chain, is lining up an opening in Milton Keynes
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Leon partners with gut health specialist for new menu
Leon has partnered with gut health specialist Dr Megan Rossi on its new Feel Sunny Inside campaign.
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Wireless Social signs up new operators
Wi-fi solutions provider, Wireless Social has signed up Brasserie Bar Co, Spaghetti House, Beds & Bars, The Draft House, Azzuri Group and Oakman Inns.
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NewsWrapchic to remodel concept
Wrapchic, the Indian-style burrito quick service concept, is repositioning itself into a more Indian grab and go model, with the first store under the new format to open in Solihull, MCA has learnt.
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NewsLeon reaches 50
Leon, the healthy, fast-food chain, will open its fiftieth site tomorrow at London’s Paddington Station
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NewsLeon to make roadside debut
Leon is to make its roadside debut this summer after signing a franchise deal with Roadchef
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The Ivy Collection lines up Dublin opening
The Ivy Collection, the fats-growing, Richard Caring-backed group, is set to make its debut in Ireland, with an opening in Dublin.
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Leon to power stores via solar for rest of summer
Leon has announced that it is switching energy across its estate to 100% solar power.
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Leon set for Mayfair opening
Leon, the healthy-eating, fast-food chain, is set to open its first site in London’s Mayfair
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L’Oscar receives £24m funding package
L’Oscar, the upcoming luxury London hotel and restaurant, has received £24m funding towards its development
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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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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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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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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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News
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.