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Pizza Rossa targets 12 London sites
Pizza Rossa, the crowd-funded artisan pizza concept, has confirmed its second permanent site and announced an opening target of 12 sites within five years
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Nutritionist criticises GK over 1,966-calorie burger
A senior nutritionist has accused Greene King of having “no conscience” over a burger sold at its Hungry Horse chain which weighs in at 1,966 calories.
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NewsAnalysts: Townsend needs to show Enterprise road map
Leading analyst Douglas Jack has said the wet-led pub sector is “showing signs of stability” despite an uncertain regulatory backdrop, as he forecast slight like-for-like growth at Enterprise Inns.
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Walsh becomes CPL Training chair
Damian Walsh, who was recently appointed as vice-president of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has been appointed as a non-executive chairman at CPL Training Group
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NewsCarlsberg’s share of UK market declines
Carlsberg’s market share in the UK declined in quarter 3 in a trading situation described as “very volatile”.
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NewsMPs table market rent only pubs code amendment
A new pubs code clause outlining a market rent only (MRO) option for tied tenants has been tabled and received cross party support.
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Intertain targets new acquisitions following Alchemy deal
Intertain is to use funds from its new owners to actively pursue new acquisitions, chief executive John Leslie has said.
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NewsWahaca to open in Bristol
Wahaca, the fast casual Mexican concept, has further strengthened its regional openings pipeline, after securing its first site in Bristol
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Rare Cow set for relaunch
The Rare Cow chain of steak restaurants is relaunching tomorrow after a £335,000 investment from entrepreneur Alfie Best
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NewsIntertain acquired by Jon Moulton’s Better Capital
Jon Moulton, the founder of private equity firm Alchemy Partners, has acquired Intertain, through current turnaround vehicle Better Capital, in a deal thought to be valued at c£15m
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NewsLuminar acquires Chicago Leisure
Luminar, the UK’s largest late-night operator, has acquired the eight-strong Chicago Leisure business from Sun Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum
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Former Marco Pierre White pubs up for sale
Four freehold pubs, currently or previously owned by high-profile chef Marco Pierre White, have been put on the market.
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NewsInventive eyes IPO
The New Inventive Bar Company, owner of the Revolution vodka bar chain, is close to appointing advisors to work on a stock market listing for next year
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NewsSecond round bids due for TGI Friday’s
Up to six private equity groups are believed to be in the running to acquire the UK arm of TGI Friday’s, with second round bids for the 64-strong business due next week
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Krispy Kreme UK returns to profit
Krispy Kreme UK returned to profit in the year to 2 February 2014, on the back of an increase in underlying sales
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NewsBrewDog tops list of 50 fastest growing suppliers
Scottish brewer and pub operator BrewDog has topped a list of the fastest growing privately owned suppliers in the UK.
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Manchester Corn Exchange line-up unveiled
Aviva Investors has unveiled the bars and restaurants set to open at its £30m redeveloped Corn Exchange scheme in Manchester, with Pho, Cabana and Vapiano set to make their debuts in the city
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NewsOriginal Bowling Company eyes retail park opportunities
Steve Burns, chief executive of The Original Bowling Company (TOBC), has said landlords of retail parks are increasingly looking to hospitality ventures to increase dwell time.
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C2 says growth strategy will focus on freeholds
C2, the north-west based pub operator and brewer, has said it is only interested in freehold properties going forward.
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Government confirms business rates valuation date will be 1 April 2015
The Government has announced that business rates assessments from 2017 onwards will be based on a property’s rental value on 1 April 2015.