All Leon articles – Page 19

  • Analysis & Insight

    Time to raise a ‘half-full’ glass

    2016-04-15T16:37:00Z

    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:

  • News

    Leon relaunches children’s cookery contest

    2016-04-15T08:16:30.073Z

    Leon has re-launched its national cookery prize for children.

  • Leon - Moorgate team
    News

    Leon further strengthens London pipeline

    2016-04-11T08:22:50.337Z

    Leon has further strengthened its London presence with the opening of its latest site in Moorgate and another two sites in the pipeline

  • Leon exterior
    Opinion

    Statements of intent

    2016-04-11T08:19:00Z

    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

  • John Upton, MD of Leon
    News

    Leon appoints ex-McDonald’s exec as MD

    2016-04-01T07:26:00Z

    Leon, the healthy fast food chain, has appointed former McDonald’s senior director John Upton as its new managing director

  • News

    ​Deliveroo trials speedier lunchtime service

    2016-03-18T16:39:00Z

    Deliveroo, the fast-growing online delivery platform, has launched the trial of a new lunchtime service called RooBites

  • George Osborne
    News

    Budget reaction: Alcohol duty freeze; sugar tax; business rates relief

    2016-03-16T14:50:00Z

    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.

  • Nuno Mendes
    Analysis & Insight

    Safety in numbers?

    2016-03-04T08:31:00Z

    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?

  • The Breakfast Club interior
    News

    The Breakfast Club tops 2016 Growth Tracker

    2016-03-04T08:31:00Z

    The Breakfast Club has topped the list of the UK’s eating and drinking-out market’s fastest-growing companies

  • Steve RIchards
    News

    CDG’s Richards named Retailers’ Retailer

    2016-03-03T08:37:00Z

    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

  • Analysis & Insight

    Domino’s tops Youth 100 List 2016

    2016-02-18T08:18:00Z

    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

  • PizzaExpress autumn menu
    News

    PizzaExpress tops salt levels ranking

    2016-02-15T08:19:29.930Z

    Research into salt levels across leading brands in the eating put sector has shown PizzaExpress to have the saltiest dish.

  • News

    Leon confirmed for Fenchurch St

    2016-02-12T16:20:39.967Z

    Leon, the healthy fast food restaurant chain, has confirmed is to open at 20 London Street opposite Fenchurch Street Station

  • RROTY 2016 logo
    Event News

    The Retailers' Retailer of the Year Awards

    2016-02-10T10:34:00Z

    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

  • London Union's Jonathan Downey and Henry Dimbleby
    Opinion

    Jonathan Downey: Streets ahead

    2016-02-04T08:11:00Z

    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.

  • Franco Manca exterior
    News

    Franco Manca secures Bromley site

    2016-02-01T08:02:05.817Z

    Franco Manco has further strengthened its pipeline, after securing a former pub site in Bromley

  • Pho exterior
    Analysis & Insight

    Ones to watch

    2016-01-28T08:21:00Z

    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

  • News

    Leon set for Fenchurch Street

    2016-01-26T08:36:46.400Z

    Leon is set to further strengthen its London presence with an opening near Fenchurch Street Station

  • News

    Blackfoot site placed on the market

    2016-01-15T16:03:47.833Z

    Blackfoot, the pork-led restaurant launched in London’s Exmouth Market, has been placed on the market

  • Leon exterior
    News

    Leon to begin overseas expansion

    2015-12-22T08:28:00Z

    Leon is to make its overseas debut next year with a launch in Holland, at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport