All Leon articles – Page 7
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NewsUpton made CEO of No 1 Lounges
Former Leon managing director John Upton has been appointed permanent CEO at No 1 Lounges, MCA understands.
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NewsPatisserie Valerie unveils its vision of the future
The bakery chain is overhauling its menu and branding, promising ‘no more frozen pies in microwaves’. But can its new owners secure its place on the high street?
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NewsYo! to trial grab and go concept in Manchester
Yo! is to trial an express format restaurant designed for customers on the go, like a “Japanese version of Leon”, MCA’s sister title Big Hospitality reports.
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OpinionThinking outside the lunch box
Lunch visits are falling in frequency, but are there ways restaurants can work around, or with, this change in customer habits? Tony Naylor puts his thoughts on paper for MCA’s sister title Restaurant.
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NewsBowl food concept Sow shuts debut
Bowl food concept Sow has closed its debut site after just a few months of trading.
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NewsSustainable Restaurant Association backs climate-friendly foods
The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has launched a new initiative called Foodprint to help restaurants and foodservice companies to use more eco-friendly ingredients.
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Analysis & InsightPolitics matters… sometimes
Consumers are increasingly concerned about where their food comes from, and while public debate may offer conflicting views, it seems the Government is listening. Peter Martin, MCA contributing editor, discusses the launch of its national food strategy and why hospitality needs to get involved.
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NewsSourced Market to open regional debut in Leeds
Sourced Market revealed plans to open a 4,500 sq ft site on a new motorway service site currently under construction in Leeds.
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NewsJust Eat acquires City Pantry to enter B2B catering
Just Eat has snapped up City Pantry for an initial £16m.
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Shaftesbury announces Blue Turtle ocean scheme
Shaftesbury has announced a collaboration with ocean conservation organisation Project 0 to encourage the restaurant, bar and café community of Carnaby to take action to protect the ocean.
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NewsTurtle Bay appoints Be At One’s Gregory as ops director
Adam Gregory has left Be At One to join Turtle Bay as its new operations director.
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A climate of change that can be good for business
With public attitudes shifting increasingly towards sustainability, the pressure is mounting on businesses to communicate how they are playing their part. MCA contributing editor, Peter Martin, calls on hospitality operators to get involved and make their voices heard
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NewsLeon lines up Northampton site with Roadchef
Leon has lined up a new opening through its growing partnership with Roadchef, at its motorway service area in Northampton, MCA has learnt.
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NewsLeon reports lfls up 15% in 2018
Leon has reported like-for-like sales growth of 15% in 2018, up from 0.9% in 2017.
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NewsActive acquires stake in Northern Monk
Leeds-based craft brewer Northern Monk has sold a stake in its business to Leon and Honest Burgers backer Active Partners.
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NewsNWTC secures Warrington site
The New World Trading Company has secured a site in the new Time Square development in Warrington, MCA understands.
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NewsAlixPartners Growth Company Index 2019 Top 50
This year saw MCA once again team up with AlixPartners to identify the fastest growing companies in the UK eating and drinking out sector. The following is the top 50 in full.
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NewsGeneration next: Sow
The bowl food concept, backed by Pastaio investor Shemeel Khan, launches in Soho next month but already has eyes on expansion. Founder Peter Farrell gives Stefan Chomka the lowdown on the concept, possible routes for further growth and the learnings he took from street food
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Analysis & Insight
Food delivery grows 19% in 2018
Food delivery grew 19% year-on-year in 2018, while average spend per order is rising, according to research from Cardlytics.
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Analysis & Insight
Going Global: All gone to look for America
In the first of a two-part column on international expansion, Jasper Reid looks at the big prize for many operators – cracking the US – with some help from the A-Team of operators.