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Operators urged to trial new menu ideas
The combination of quality home-grown produce and low food inflation means the time is right for operators to trial new dishes
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NewsStonegate acquires Maclay Inns portfolio
Stonegate has acquired 15 sites formerly operated by the Maclay Group for an undisclosed sum
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NewsRegional expansion on the cards for Grand Union
Bar operator Grand Union will look outside of the capital for expansion opportunities but anticipates its next three or four will be in London, Adam Marshall told M&C Report
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NewsMcDonald’s ‘future’ refurb hits 100-store milestone
McDonald’s UK has reached the milestone of 100 refurbishments as part of its Experience of the Future programme, which it has described as “the biggest transformation McDonald’s has undertaken in its 40 year history”.
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Mac & Wild to roll-out
Mac & Wild, the first standalone restaurant from Scottish food entrepreneurs Andy Waugh and Calum McKinnon’s Wild Game Co., is looking to open a handful of sites in London, Scotland and internationally, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsByron lines up Watford opening
Byron, the premium burger group, has further strengthened its openings pipeline after securing a site in Watford
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FFS Brands launches piri piri chicken concept
FFS Brands, the parent company of the Southern Fried Chicken, has launched a new concept, AJ’s Piri Piri, with plans to roll out the franchise offer.
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NewsFuller’s: Food sales, recruitment and acquisitions
Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny talks to M&C Report about how the company has grown food sales by 60% over the past five years; future growth for The Stable and why 17,000 people a year apply to join Fuller’s but thanks to new technology only those that fit the company’s profile are picked for interview.
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NewsJW Lees in 'acquisitive mood' after strong FY15
William Lees-Jones, the managing director of JW Lees, has told M&C Report he is “feeling acquisitive” after a year in which the company’s estate shrunk in size but grew in square footage.
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Everbean in Ted Baker link up
Everbean has begun a link up with lifestyle brand Ted Baker to launch an in-store offer at its new format site.
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NewsAnalyst corner: Rollo on M&B
Leading analyst Jamie Rollo of Morgan Stanley reports back from the recent “on trade fieldtrip” hosted by Mitchells & Butlers
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NewsTesco hires new head of restaurant operations
Tesco has hired Brandie Deignan, formerly of Whitbread, as its new head of restaurant operations
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NewsProfit taking hits M&C20 after buoyant weeks
The M&C20 outperformed the All Share index this week, down 0.7% against the All Share’s 2.6% drop
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NewsEsquires updates menus in rebranding
Esquires Coffee, the Canadian franchised coffee shop group, is overhauling its menu with a food programme rolled-out to its 24 cafes this week
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NewsPachamama wins Slider Decider
Peruvian bar and restaurant Pachamama in Marylebone has been named best burger at the annual Slider Decider competition for its beef ‘pan con chicharron’ creation
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Bookatable develops pay-at-table functionality
Online restaurant reservation service Bookatable is adding to its mobile application functions with an easy way to pay online or split the bill between a group
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NewsSoho House plans restaurant concept expansion
Soho House Group is planning to ramp up the expansion of its restaurant concepts over the next few years
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NewsTye reflects on implications of GK/Spirit deal
Spirit Pub Company chief executive Mike Tye has said he expects to see consolidation of brands when Greene King completes its takeover.
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NewsMyers: Busaba on track for steady lfl growth
Jason Myers, chief executive of Busaba Eathai, says the company is on track to deliver further growth in the coming years
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Turtle Bay trials click & collect
Turtle Bay is trialling a new online click & collect take-out service at its Bristol site