All Loungers articles – Page 21
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Opinion
Keeping track of the flyers
This year’s Zolfo Cooper Profit Tracker highlights the fact that those high-quality operators that made the right calls during the downturn are perfectly placed to reap the benefits in any upturn in the general economy, writes Mark Wingett
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OpinionQ1 trading overview
M&C Report talks to major pub, bar and restaurant groups about trading in the first quarter of 2014. The consensus is that Q1 was as good as or better than expected, and operators are largely optimistic about the year ahead
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OpinionQuay destination
In a first of a new series of city focuses, M&C Report puts the spotlight on Bristol. It talks to local operators, some of whom have become national players, looks at others who are looking to take that step, and assesses the latest research on the area and upcoming projects
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NewsLoungers plans 20 openings in 2015
Loungers, the Piper-backed cafe bar operator, is to increase its opening rate next year with up to 20 sites planned.
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Interviews
Friday five-minute interview
M&C Report talks Jake Bishop, operations director at Loungers, the award-winning café bar operator, about his best investment, his best business decision, and the best piece of advice he’s ever received
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NewsReilley named Retailers’ Retailer 2014
Alex Reilley, who has overseen the impressive growth of Loungers, 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
Gap narrowing between sectors
The gap is narrowing between pubs, coffee shops and restaurants due to trends in all-day dining, artisanal products like craft beer and more casual interior design
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Analysis & InsightBranded dining sector to grow 7.6% by revenue in 2014
The UK branded dining sector will grow 7.6% by revenue in 2014, with outlet numbers increasing 5.5%, according to figures from Allegra’s Project Restaurant Report
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NewsTGI’s signs up for Gloucester Quays
TGI Friday’s, the Karen Forrester-led group, has become the latest brand to sign up to open at Gloucester Quays
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NewsLoungers FY sales to top £33m
Sales at Loungers, the Piper-backed cafe bar operator, for the year to the end of April are projected to be in excess of £33m, over 50% up on the previous 12 months, M&C Report has learnt
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Analysis & InsightIntellectual property
As competition for good space intensifies, restaurateurs are having to become increasingly bricks and mortar-savvy. Have you got what it takes to bag that successful site asks Joe Lutrario, who talks to a number of leading property experts and operators – Scott Collins and Yianni Papoutsis of MeatLiquor, Alex Reilley of Loungers and Brandon Stephens of Tortilla
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News
Loungers completes Brighton double
Loungers, the Piper-backed cafe bar operator, has completed the acquisition of two sites in Brighton for openings in March
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Analysis & InsightIt’s murder on the dancefloor
In line with the lion’s share of current consumer data, Zolfo Cooper’s latest exploration of leisure spending habits points to rising confidence amid economic recovery. But there is one leisure sub-sector in which significant challenges remain – nightclubs, where the market seems to be suffering from a behavioural change among 18 to 34-year-olds, says the company’s Paul Hemming
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InterviewsFriday five-minute interview
M&C Report talks to Peter Borg-Neal, chief executive of Oakman Inns and Restaurants, the Hertfordshire-based multiple operator, about his best investment, his best business decision and the best piece of advice he’s ever received
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NewsLoungers reveals Brighton and Bristol plans
Loungers, the Piper-backed cafe bar operator, has revealed details of its next two openings in Brighton, plus another in Bristol, as it prepares to launch its 42nd site in Glossop, Derbyshire
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InterviewsFriday five-minute interview
M&C Report talks to Robin Couling, managing director of Bath Ales, about his best investment, his best business decision and the best piece of advice he’s ever received
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NewsLoungers promotes Collins to COO
Loungers has promoted current finance director Nick Collins to chief operating officer (COO) to support its push through the 50-site barrier and beyond to its 2017 target of 90 sites
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Analysis & InsightTime to check in?
The need to provide room service has always been one of the main stumbling blocks barring a successful partnership between hotel and restaurant operators. However, a proposal by Hilton Worldwide to replace room service at its full service properties with cafeteria-style eateries as the company moves toward a more limited-service offer could finally open up new partnerships and avenues to expansion
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NewsLoungers eyes Cosy Club expansion; December lfls rise 8.6%
Loungers, the Piper-backed cafe bar operator, says its Cosy Club concept has the potential to expand to at least 70 sites, on top of at least 250 potential Lounge outlets
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OpinionHopes and fears
M&C Report speaks to operators from across the pub, bar and restaurant sector to ask their views on the biggest challenges and opportunities for 2014