All news articles – Page 1508
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NewsBrewDog confirms openings pipeline
BrewDog, the Scottish brewer and pub operator, has confirmed plans to open more than 10 bars over the next six months
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NewsLittle & Large prevent bigger losses for M&C20
The M&C20 was saved from a more significant decline thanks to the share price performance of two companies at either end of the scale – JD Wetherspoon and Essenden
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Dorbiere expects FY turnover to grow 8%
Dorbiere Pub Group, the operator of freehold pubs across northern England and the Midlands, expects turnover to grow 8% in its current financial year and improve company profitability
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NewsZonal turnover grows 14.2% in 'transformational' year
Zonal Retail Data Systems saw its turnover grow 14.2% to reach £41.3m in what it called a “truly transformational year” to 30 June 2013, during which it secured contracts with major operators including Mitchells & Butlers
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NewsJones the Grocer plans UK launch
Jones the Grocer, the Australian group, which is partly owned by the private equity arm of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy, L Capital, plans to launch its three concepts in the UK this year
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New Yorkshire pub venture secures first site
Fine & Country Inns, a new venture focused on pubs in rural Yorkshire, has secured its first site by taking a Punch Taverns leasehold
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The Ambrette set for South East expansion
Dev Biswal, chef patron of The Ambrette which has restaurants in Margate and Rye, has revealed plans to expand across the South East, with two new sites opening in the coming few months
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Chelmsford confirms late-night levy consultation
Pubs, bars and clubs in Chelmsford will be able to submit responses to a possible late-night levy from next Thursday (27 March), as the council becomes the latest authority to consult on whether to introduce the fee
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NewsLa Tasca nominated for a LUKAS
Spanish bar and restaurant, La Tasca, has reached the final of the Latin-UK Awards (The LUKAS) in the Restaurant Group category
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Heathrow hospitality firms pledge 1,066 new jobs
Hospitality and restaurant businesses from the Heathrow area have together pledged 1,066 new job opportunities for young people by 2015
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NewsM&B wins training award for university link-up
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has won a hospitality training award for its partnership with University College Birmingham
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NewsWahaca on track to make regional debut
Wahaca is on track to make its regional debut in the next 12 months and add a further three sites to its 11-strong core London estate
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NewsBill’s strengthens team in the North
Bill’s Restaurants before a concerted push into the region, with the appointment of Chris Maycock, former operational head chef at Individual Restaurant Company
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Famous Brands targets UK
Famous Brands International, the US parent company of the TCBY Yogurt and Mrs. Fields Cookies brands that operates more than 900 sites in 33 countries, is targeting a UK launch, M&C Report has learnt
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Rosa’s launches latest fundraising round
Rosa’s has launched a new round of fundraising aimed at angel investors, in which it is looking to raise £500k for a 10% stake in the business valuing it at £5m
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NewsTRG plans first triple opening
The Restaurant Group (TRG) is set to open new sites under its Frankie & Benny’s, Chiquito and Coast to Coast brand’s together for the first time at the LeisureWorld development in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
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NewsWagamama and GBK embrace mobile payment
Wagamama and Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) have joined Prezzo in introducing new mobile payment technology via the PayPal smartphone app to the whole of their estates
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NewsStarbucks to expand alcohol and evening offer
Starbucks is to sell alcohol and offer a light bite menu at thousands of select stores, as part of plans to double its market capitalization to $100bn
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NewsMcDonald’s expands Easterbrook’s responsibilities
McDonald’s has announced it has expanded the role of global brand officer and former UK chief executive Steve Easterbrook to include corporate strategy, CSR and operational responsibility for its c.35,000 restaurants worldwide
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STK eyes further London openings
The ONE Group, owners of international restaurant group STK, hopes to add two further sites in London under its premium steakhouse brand, as part of its global expansion plans