All Leon articles – Page 19
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      Analysis & Insight
Time to raise a ‘half-full’ glass
There’s no denying a growing numbers of voices are raising concerns about the spectre of financial instability threatening to stall the UK’s hospitality sector. But MCA’s Steve Gotham says too much credence is being given to the doom mongers and argues that there’s plenty to be optimistic about as well:
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      News
Leon relaunches children’s cookery contest
Leon has re-launched its national cookery prize for children.
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      NewsLeon further strengthens London pipeline
Leon has further strengthened its London presence with the opening of its latest site in Moorgate and another two sites in the pipeline
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        Opinion
Statements of intent
Last week, one of the UK’s eating-out market’s up-and-coming forces, Côte, made an appointment that put down a marker to the rest of the sector on the level of its ambition. At the same time, Leon underlined its fast food credentials and growth aspirations with a significant appointment of its own
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      NewsLeon appoints ex-McDonald’s exec as MD
Leon, the healthy fast food chain, has appointed former McDonald’s senior director John Upton as its new managing director
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Deliveroo trials speedier lunchtime service
Deliveroo, the fast-growing online delivery platform, has launched the trial of a new lunchtime service called RooBites
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      NewsBudget reaction: Alcohol duty freeze; sugar tax; business rates relief
Operators and trade bodies have given their reaction to George Osborne’s Budget announcements including a freeze in alcohol duty and the introduction of a sugar tax.
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      Analysis & InsightSafety in numbers?
Crowdfunding has become a popular way for cash-strapped chefs to launch their own restaurants. But is it the source of easy money many people think it is?
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      NewsThe Breakfast Club tops 2016 Growth Tracker
The Breakfast Club has topped the list of the UK’s eating and drinking-out market’s fastest-growing companies
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      NewsCDG’s Richards named Retailers’ Retailer
Steve Richards, the driving force behind development and growth of the Casual Dining Group, has been singled out by his peers as the stand-out individual in the eating-out and drinking-out market
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      Analysis & Insight
Domino’s tops Youth 100 List 2016
Domino’s Pizza has again topped the fast food and restaurant category in this year’s Youth 100 List: which highlights the UK’s top brands according to 18-24 year olds
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      NewsPizzaExpress tops salt levels ranking
Research into salt levels across leading brands in the eating put sector has shown PizzaExpress to have the saltiest dish.
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Leon confirmed for Fenchurch St
Leon, the healthy fast food restaurant chain, has confirmed is to open at 20 London Street opposite Fenchurch Street Station
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      Event NewsThe Retailers' Retailer of the Year Awards
Taking place on 2nd March 2016 at The Guildhall, London, this popular and prestigious event recognises and rewards the UK’s eating & drinking-out industry’s branded players
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      OpinionJonathan Downey: Streets ahead
His street food markets will attractmore than one million visitors this year and his latest business, London Union, is backed by Jamie and Nigella. Now, as Stefan Chomka discovers, Jonathan Downey has his sightson creating the world’sbest food and drink market.
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Franco Manca secures Bromley site
Franco Manco has further strengthened its pipeline, after securing a former pub site in Bromley
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      Analysis & InsightOnes to watch
Mark Wingett studies the tea leaves before taking a look at eight concepts that he believes have an interesting 12 months ahead in terms of expansion and establishing themselves in the national consciousness
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Leon set for Fenchurch Street
Leon is set to further strengthen its London presence with an opening near Fenchurch Street Station
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Blackfoot site placed on the market
Blackfoot, the pork-led restaurant launched in London’s Exmouth Market, has been placed on the market
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Leon to begin overseas expansion
Leon is to make its overseas debut next year with a launch in Holland, at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
 























