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NewsGK: Spirit deal; acquisitions/disposals and drink driving
On the back of the announcement of Greene King’s preliminary results for the 52 weeks to 3 May, M&C speaks to chief executive Rooney Anand about the integration of Greene King and Spirit brands, his plans for future acquisitions and disposals and the impact a change to the drink driving laws would have on England & Wales.
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FDF release gluten labelling guidelines
The Food & Drink federation (FDF) has launched a guide for food manufacturers to assist with the labelling of gluten in food
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Stein to open first Dorset site
Restauranteur Rick Stein is opening his first restaurant in Dorset as part of plans to expand the estate away from the Cornish heartland
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Dolls House doubles up
London bar operator Dead Dolls Club has opened a second Dead Dolls House in Peckham
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Pheby eyes Mexican concept launch
Des Pheby, the founder of Wok & Go, is preparing to launch a Mexican fast-casual concept
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ALMR calls for Ops Manager Awards entries
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) is seeking final entries for its Operations Managers Awards, with nominations closing on 31 July.
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C&C reports ‘mixed results in Q1
Magners producer C&C Group has reported ‘mixed results’ for Q1, ahead of its Annual General Meeting in Dublin today.
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NewsBodean’s looks beyond London
London-based barbecue smokehouse restaurant Bodean’s is looking at opportunities to expand beyond the capital after opening its sixth site in Old Street
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NewsCity Pub EIS to grow to six by end of year
Clive Watson has said he hopes to have secured five or six sites for the City PUB EIS Fund by the end of this year after securing the “landmark” Garrison site from Village London.
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NewsTilted Kilt targets London to kickstart UK rollout
Ron Lynch, the president of US sports bar chain Tilted Kilt, has told M&C the company will target a site in London before rolling its franchised model across the UK to a target 20 sites.
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Johnson: Culture of hospitality is changing
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has said that the culture of hospitality is “changing the atmosphere and the culture of work in London”
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NewsGalvin: Bringing restaurant ethos to pubs
Successful restaurateur Chris Galvin has told M&C his decision to set up a pub company was prompted by soaring property prices for restaurants and the need to create opportunities for his staff.
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NewsBella Italia to open 40 sites by 2017
Bella Italia, the Casual Dining Group restaurant brand, is to open 40 new sites by 2017, with openings lined up in Orpington, Chichester, Burton and Hemel Hempstead among others.
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NewsSSP pub conversions continue
SSP, the travel food specialist, is expanding two of its bar brands with new openings for The Cabin and The Beer House as it converts existing units
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NewsPoundPub targets 11 franchised sites in next 18 months
The owner of no-frills brand PoundPub says he is ready to expand his franchise offer and is targeting underperforming freehold pubs.
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NewsWahaca closes in on Liverpool opening
Wahaca is closing in on its second site in the north west, in Liverpool
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NewsJack: JDW disposals make sense
Leading analyst Douglas Jack at Numis has said that JD Wetherspoon’s plan to dispose of 20 sites makes sense
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NewsJDW: disposals a “commercial decision”
JD Wetherspoon has said that it has taken a commercial to dispose of its largest package of pubs since 2004
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SSP sets out growth plan for James Martin concept
Travel food concession operator SSP is working with high profile chef James Martin to open a further two James Martin Kitchen over the next year at transport hubs, M&C has learnt
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NewsStarbucks enters partnership with French supermarket chain
Starbucks has entered a licensed partnership deal with French group Casino Restauration to open Starbucks concessions within Casino stores across France