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NewsTossed's McKevitt: London property prices make expansion difficult
Vincent McKevitt, founder of London-based salad bar concept Tossed, has told M&C Report it would be a “big task” to reach its target of 75 to 100 sites in the capital due to steep property prices
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NewsGreggs trialled at Spar
Greggs is to be trialled in a number of Spar outlets under a franchise deal, according to M&C Report’s sister title Convenience Store
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NewsRollo raises Whitbread EPS forecast
Leading analyst Jamie Rollo has increased his earnings per share (EPS) forecast for Whitbread by 1-2% following “another strong trading update” on Tuesday
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NewsTwo more for Yoghurt & Chocolate House
The Yoghurt & Chocolate House, the dessert bar and cafe concept that operates c120 stores in India, has secured a further two sites in London and signed up a new franchisee for the Northamptonshire region, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsImbiba launches Brooklyn inspired bar group
Imbiba Partnership, the investment company behind Drake & Morgan and Hamilton & Bond, is launching a new concept called Ruth & Robinson to roll out seven bars inspired by Brooklyn, New York, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsSubway builds Welcome Break presence
Subway is to open another site with Welcome Break, on the South Mimms services in Hertfordshire, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsCamerons to sponsor Hartlepool United FC
Camerons, the Hartlepool-based brewer and pub operator, has announced a new partnership with Hartlepool Untied Football Club to become stand sponsors and official beer supplier to the club
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NewsAnalyst corner - Sahill Shan on Greene King
Sahill Shan of N1 Singer upgrades Greene King from Sell to Hold, saying he does not believe that its “disappointing” AGM update this week is a “fundamental setback” for the brewer and pub operator
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Molson Coors recognised for ethical practices
Molson Coors Brewing Company has made it to the list of global companies recognised for their commitment to sustainability and responsible practices for the fourth consecutive year
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NewsItsu names new CEO
Itsu has appointed Cameron Roberts, formerly a partner at PriceWaterhouseCoopers and who has a background in retail, as its new chief executive as it gears up for further expansion across the UK and looks to enter the US market, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsPrezzo tweaks Cleaver ahead of possible roll out
Prezzo will continue to “tweak” its Cleaver brand over the next 12 to 18 months before assessing whether it has roll out potential, chief executive Jonathan Kaye has told M&C Report
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NewsPeach secures further funding from Molson Coors
Peach Pub Company, the Midlands-based multiple operator, has secured a further £500,000 in funding from brewer Molson Coors to expand its operations, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsLondon leasehold named Sky Great British Pub of the Year
The Grafton in Kentish Town, London has been crowned the Sky Great British Pub of the Year 2014
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Chapel Down exceeds fundraising target
Chapel Down, the Kent-based wine maker and brewer chaired by former Scottish & Newcastle chief executive John Dunsmore, has exceeded its £1.67m fundraising target just four days after launching it via the Seedrs crowdfunding platform
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Stone Willy's opens first deli store
Stone Willy’s, the pizza chain operated by Rookway Food Systems, has opened a food-to-go deli outlet in Longbridge, south Birmingham
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NewsGiggling Squid secures ex-Strada unit in Bristol
Giggling Squid, the fast-growing Thai restaurant group, has secured the site of a former Strada in the Clifton area of Bristol
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Sakana to open in Manchester
Manchester restaurant operator Rockstar Leisure is opening a new pan-Asian restaurant in the heart of the city called Sakana following more than £1m investment
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CAU and Ben's Cookies confirmed for Oracle
CAU and Ben’s Cookies have been confirmed to open at Reading’s Oracle centre
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NewsJDW FY PBT grows 3.1%, operating margins dip
JD Wetherspoon has reported a 5.5% rise in like-for-like sales in the year to 27 July, with profit before tax and exceptionals up +3.1% to £79.4m, although pre-exceptional operating margin declined
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Analysts upbeat on Prezzo
Two leading analysts have given an upbeat assessment of Prezzo following the company’s H1 results yesterday