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Kochhar to takeover at Compleat Angler
Atul Kochhar, the Michelin-starred chef, is to operate the fine-dining restaurant at the Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
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NewsDomino’s UK Q3 lfls up 12.9%
Domino’s Pizza Group has reported a 12.9% increase in like-for-like sale across its UK estate in the 13 weeks to 28 September 2014, with sales up 11.8% year-to-date
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NewsTragus completes restructure, appoints new chair
Tragus has completed its restructuring and refinancing, which has seen the company reduce its debt burden from £258m to £91m and cut its estate to c200 core sites
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News FY EBITDA up at Hawksmoor
Underdog Restaurants, the operator of Hawksmoor saw underlying EBITDA for the year to the end of 2013 climb from £2.7m to £4.8m
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Valentina considering franchise or investment for growth
Valentina, the Italian delicatessen, restaurant and shop concept, is looking to reach 10 sites before considering accelerated routes to growth, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsBrakspear targets food sales growth
Brakspear has appointed its first executive chef, who will be tasked with developing food sales across its managed pubs
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Late-night levies affect pub property prices
The introduction of late-night levies is leading to a “modest” decline in property values and favours nightclubs at the expense of pubs, agents have warned
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Jack: Still plenty of growth in the UK for Domino’s
Leading analyst Douglas Jack has said that with UK franchisee profits up 17% and new store average sales up 12% in H1, there is plenty of growth left in the UK for Domino’s Pizza.
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JDW hosts international ale festival
JD Wetherspoon will be serving ten real ales from around the world, alongside beers from the UK, during a 17 day festival later this month
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Bloomsbury secures Manchester Tap site
Bloomsbury Leisure, the pub and leisure venue operator led by Jonathan Dalton, has secured a site in Manchester for its beer-focused pub concept, M&C Report has learnt
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Stonegate raises £275k with pub crawl
Pub operator Stonegate raised more than £275k for charity from its Biggest Pub Tour that visited every Stonegate pub and bar around the country
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Belgo founder joins Grillstock
Andre Plisnier, the co-founder of the Belgo brand, has joined the board of Grillstock, the fledgling barbecue concept
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NewsEd’s strengthens pipeline
Ed’s Easy Diner, Andrew Guy-led chain, has lined up a further five openings.
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Aston Manor FY EBITDA exceeds £10m
Aston Manor Brewery, the Birmingham-based cider maker, saw EBITDA grow from £6.1m to £10.5m in 2013
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Veeno eyes crowdfunding rollout
Italian wine café Veeno has launched a crowdfunding campaign and aims to open four new sites by June 2015
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Baa Bar invests £0.8m in refurbs; plans to double estate
Baa Bar, the northwest leisure group has spent £80k refurbishing three of its venues with a science lab theme as the group plans to double in size over the next five years
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NewsFY profits almost double for Vapiano
Vapiano, the Italian fresh casual dining group, saw pre-tax profits almost double from £373,633 to £760,778 in 2013 on turnover up 14.4% to £7.5m
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Stonegate unveils new menu for locals arm
Stonegate Pub Company is adding pulled pork, beer and Bourbon and piri piri chicken with chilli slaw to the new menu for its 69-strong local pubs arm
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NewsWasabi set to for Old Compton St
Wasabi remains on track to operate 40 sites by the end of this year, after securing a further site in London’s Soho
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NewsCosta trials next generation high street format
Costa is trialling a next generation high street format, which has a more “independent operator” feel, in two locations in the UK