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Adventure Bars to launch fast-casual concept
Adventure Bars, the London-based bar operator, is to launch a new fast-casual BBQ concept called Dub Jam in Covent Garden
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NewsByron secures Chiswick site
Byron, the Hutton Collins-owned burger chain, has secured a further site in London, after acquiring the Café Rouge in Chiswick, M&C Report understands
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NewsWhich Wich? closes in on UK launch
Which Wich?, the 350-strong American sandwich chain, is closing in on plans to make its UK debut, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsCable: pubco code is 'necessary'
Business Secretary Vince Cable has said statutory regulation governing the relationship between pub companies and their tenants is “necessary” and the trade will “soon hear how [the Government] will take that forward”
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Five Points Brewing Co claims Living Wage first
East London brewer Five Points claims to be the first UK brewer to become an accredited Living Wage Employer
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Rossopomodoro launches gluten-free pizzas
Rossopomodoro has launched NGCI (no gluten containing ingredients) versions of some of its most popular pizzas in the UK
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UK cider industry is “best in the world”
The UK’s cider industry is the most vibrant, diverse and successful in the world – that was the message delivered to MPs and government officials at apacked Westminster reception earlier this week
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Jack raises JDW lfl prediction, cuts PBT estimate
Leading analyst Douglas Jack has increased his like-for-like sales growth prediction for JD Wetherspoon but cut his 2014 pre-tax profit forecast after the managed operator said it expects operating margin for the half year to have fallen from 8.3% to 8.1%L
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Cadwalader eyes growth after new finance package
Cadwalader Ice Cream, the Welsh ice cream parlour-meets-cafe operator, has announced plans to open four new cafes during 2014 and upgrade existing sites after securing a £750,000 finance package from HSBC
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NewsJDW Q2 lfls rise 6.7%
JD Wetherspoon has reported a 6.7% rise in like-for-like sales in the 12 weeks to 19 January although it expects pre-exceptional operating margin for H1 to be slightly lower than in the same period last year
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NewsFrench reiterates Hold for Marston's
Leading analyst Simon French has reiterated his Hold recommendation and 150p Target Price for Marston’s after a “slightly better than expected” trading update
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French: TRG still a Buy after Page steps down
Leading analyst Simon French says Andrew Page’s decision to step down as chief executive of The Restaurant Group does not alter the investment case in the company
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Stonegate unveils latest evolved Scream
Stonegate is to open the latest of its evolved Scream sites on Thursday (23 January) in Sheffield
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Pubco statutory code 'could close pubs'
Andrew Griffiths MP, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, has urged the Government not to introduce a statutory code governing the relationship between pub companies and their tenants, claiming that regulation would have “unintended consequences” and “force more pubs to close”
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How to manage customer expectation and behaviour
How to maximise the business benefits of technology during 2014 and beyond.
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Thwaites plans 60 redundancies in brewing restructure
Daniel Thwaites, the Lancashire-based brewer and pub operator, has announced plans to further restructure its brewing operations that could lead to the loss of a further 60 jobs
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NewsCremonini eyes UK launch for coffee and steak concepts
Chef Express UK, operator of the Bagel Factory concept in the UK and Ireland, has been asked by its Italian parent Grouppo Cremonini to bring more of its F&B brands into Britain, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsMarston's Destination and Premium festive lfls grow 3.3%
Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, saw like-for-like sales grow 3.3% over the key festive period (three weeks to 3 January) in its Destination and Premium division
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NewsYoung's buys Islington theatre pub
Young’s, the London-based pub group, has acquired the King’s Head Theatre Pub in Upper Street, Islington
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NewsQuiznos builds UK pipeline
Quiznos, the US sandwich chain, has outlined plans for UK openings in early 2014, with four planned over the next three months or so, M&C Report has learnt