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Hollis swaps Cote for Malmaison
Stephen Hollis, who stepped down as operations director for Cote last month, has been appointed to the same role at boutique hotel operator Malmaison, MCA understands. Hollis had been with Cote since June 2014, and previously spent seven years at Nando’s, where he was regional director for north London. Before ...
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NewsTortilla secures debut site in Scotland
Tortilla, the Richard Morris-led, Quilvest-backed group, is to open its first restaurant in Scotland at the Silverburn shopping centre
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NewsLe Bistrot Pierre set for Altrincham
Le Bistrot Pierre has further strengthened its openings pipeline, after securing a site in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.
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Tesco eyes sales of non-core assets
Tesco is understood to have appointed advisors to oversee the sale of its non-core assets, including garden centre chain Dobbies, Giraffe and Harris + Hoole
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Marco Pierre White launches new concept
Marco Pierre White is to launch a new Italian concept called Bardolino Pizzeria and Espresso Bar, firstly in Birmingham, followed by Bristol.
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Woodforde’s Brewery sold to new consortium
Norfolk brewery Woodforde’s has been sold to a consortium led by former Diageo executive James Hughes.
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POD launches spring menu
POD, the healthy food-to-go chain, has launched its new spring menu across its 22 sites in London
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FY EBITDA up 0.4% at Richoux
The Richoux Group saw turnover for the year to 28 December 2014 climb 2.7% to £13m
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NewsRogers steps down as Costa MD
Whitbread has announced that Christopher Rogers is to step down as managing director of Costa.
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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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Crepeaffaire launches outlet at PwC HQ
Crepeaffaire has launched a pop-up at the offices of PricewaterhouseCoopers and is to roll out its new gluten-free crepes.
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NewsCapricorn appoints advisors to explore options for GBK
Capricorn Ventures, the backer of Nando’s, has appointed advisors to explore options for its premium burger chain, Gourmet Burger Kitchen
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Harley eyes gastropub opportunities
Reuben Harley, outgoing chief executive of Eclectic Bar Group (now re-named The Brighton Pier Group) has said he plans to focus on his gastropub concept, which could roll out.
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NewsJohnson: Piers, ping pong and partnerships
Luke Johnson has told MCA that future for Eclectic Bars Group lies in wider leisure but has insisted that the late-night side of the business is now robust.
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Hong Kong-based operators eye UK launches
A pair of Hong Kong-based operators, including Duddell’s, the two Michelin-starred restaurant, are believed to be eyeing opportunities to launch in the UK
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NewsDardis: Burger Shack & Bar has ‘huge potential’
Patrick Dardis, incoming chief executive of Young’s, has told MCA that the first standalone Burger Shack & Bar will allow the group to target a younger demographic and offers “huge potential”.
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Everyman exchanges on Durham opening
The developers of Milburngate in Durham City have exchanged contracts with Everyman Group for a new boutique cinema
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Storey named president of the IoH
Alastair Storey, thee chairman and chief executive of WSH, is to become the new president of the Institute of Hospitality
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Solita eyes ‘hybrid’ format for Preston opening
Franco Sotgiu, co-founder of Solita, has told MCA that its Preston site could be a hybrid of its two models.
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Rick Stein to open gin bar
The Rick Stein Group is to open a gin bar in its Padstow heartland, MCA understands.