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NewsPonti's trims estate to reduce losses
The Ponti Group, operator of Ponti’s Italian Kitchen and Caffe Italia, has confirmed it has reduced its operating losses following estate consolidation and refurbishing its sites
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Millions of ‘lost’ UK entrepreneurs could benefit hospitality
A scholarship to tackle gender and race gaps in UK start-ups has been launched by business leader Reuben Singh.
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LTC launches education support service
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has launched a new education support service for families in the trade.
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Diary: Costa; Punch Taverns; Welcome Break and EAT
In this week’s Diary we ask why Costa Coffee’s MD seems to be cashing his chips; explore how restaurants can tackle no shows and find out why leaving the EU would apparently be good for the UK curry circuit:
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Leslie Country Inns appoints Yates to board as it eyes growth
Leslie Country Inns has appointed Lawrence Yates, former head chef at the Michelin-starred Box Tree restaurant in Ilkely, to its board as it eyes growth.
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NewsLeon secures £11.5m funding for growth
Healthy fast-food concept Leon has secured a funding package worth £11.5m from new banking partner, HSBC.
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NewsWalkabout secures Manchester site after £3.1m investment
Better Capital, the backers of Walkabout operator Intertain, have invested a further £3.1m to fund further growth with a new Manchester site as the first in the pipeline.
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Frugone returns to Bo Drake
Bó Drake, the modern Asian restaurant, has appointed Matteo Frugone as head chef of the Soho restaurant
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Singham launches Caribbean diner
Restaurateur Chris Singham has opened what he describes as London’s first Caribbean diner.
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Nidderdale Inns takes on two sites
Yorkshire-based pub operator Nidderdale Inns has grown to three sites with the opening of a wet-led bar in Rippon and the upcoming launch of a food-led pub in North Stainley, M&C has learnt.
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NewsThwaites sees potential for 250 rooms across pub estate
Andrew Buchanan, director of pub operations for Thwaites, has told M&C the company sees the potential to operate 250 rooms across its estate.
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BK and Tim Horton parent co returns to profit
Burger King and Tim Horton’s parent company, Restaurant Brands International, has reported net income of $182.9m in the third quarter, after a loss of $23.5m for the same period last year
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Whitbread urges sector to support school leavers
Whitbread has joined forces with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) to promote the critical business can play in supporting school leavers as they transition into careers.
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NewsMcDonald's MD questions sugar tax
Paul Pomroy, managing director of McDonald’s UK, has said the proposed sugar tax will be ineffective at tackling the “complex issue” of obesity
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Natural Kitchen eyes 10 sites in 2016
Natural Kitchen, the London-based deli and cafe concept, has its next four sites lined up to open next year as it plans to grow its estate to 10 sites, M&C has learnt. Justin Green, the director of Natural Kitchen said the group, which is preparing to open at Waterloo Station ...
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Marks joins ALMR board, new members announced
Deltic Group chief executive Peter Marks has joined the board of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers as the group announced a swathe of new members.
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Gingerman Group secures freehold of Hove site
Four-strong Brighton operator the Gingerman Group has secured the freehold of its flagship Ginger Pig site in Hove.
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Dusk ‘til Dawn winners announced
The Deltic Group has won the best late night entertainment award at the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers’ Dusk ‘til Dawn awards.
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C&C sees H1 profit fall, monitors acquisition targets
Magners producer C&C Group has reported operating profit down 9.5% in the six months to 31 August, reflecting a ‘challenging period in core markets’.