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    Brakspear holds prices of own ales

    2014-01-08T06:57:43.650Z

    Pub operator and brewer Brakspear is holding prices on all Brakspear ales supplied to its 129 pubs

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    Original Bowling Co FY EBITDA grows 7%; festive lfls rise 8.4%

    2014-01-08T06:57:34.747Z

    The Original Bowling Company (TOBC), the 44-strong Hollywood Bowl operator, has reported a 7% rise in EBITDA after central costs in the year to 30 September and saw an acceleration in like-for-like sales growth over the festive period

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    Jamaica Inn on the market

    2014-01-08T06:48:00Z

    The Jamaica Inn, the Cornish pub that was the inspiration for Daphne du Maurier’s novel of the same name, has been placed on the market for £2m, according to The Times

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    Wareing wants 'less stuffy' staff

    2014-01-08T06:44:00Z

    High-profile chef Marcus Wareing is to encourage his staff to be less “stuffy” and more American in their approach to service as people’s habits have changed since the downturn, according to The Telegraph

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    Johnson to make bingo call

    2014-01-08T06:44:00Z

    Luke Johnson has hired a former Gala Coral executive to head a new bingo business, fuelling fresh speculation that he could launch a bid for at least part of the Gala Bingo chain, writes The Times

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    Former Buddha Bar site to become events space

    2014-01-07T22:50:00Z

    The former Buddha Bar at London’s Victoria Embankment has been acquired by to One Embankment Ltd for £3.9m and will be operated by Hammer Holdings alongside its One Mayfair and One Marylebone locations

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    Oakman FY lfls rise 14.5%; losses widen

    2014-01-07T19:28:00Z

    Oakman Inns and Restaurants, the Hertfordshire-based group led by Peter Borg-Neal, has reported a 14.5% rise in like-for-like sales in the year to 31 March as turnover grew 18.8% to £9m

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    All Our Bars Christmas lfls rise 2.4%

    2014-01-07T09:54:00Z

    All Our Bars, the Kent-based multiple pub operator led by Paul Wigham, has reported a 2.4% rise in like-for-like sales over Christmas but said it could have been better if the weather had been more favourable

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    Denny’s again looks to the UK

    2014-01-07T08:05:00Z

    Denny’s, one of the largest fast-casual restaurant chains in the US, is again looking to make its debut in the UK after telling M&C Report that it is “actively seeking potential new franchisees” here

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    Marston's markets £6.6m sale and leaseback

    2014-01-07T08:04:00Z

    Marston’s is marketing the freehold of a landmark Pitcher & Piano site in Newcastle on a sale and leaseback basis for offers in excess of £6.6m

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    Coal consolidates estate

    2014-01-07T08:03:00Z

    Coal Grill & Bar has consolidated its estate after securing further openings in Gloucester and Swindon, whilst at the same time agreeing to sell its existing site in Wimbledon to Wahaca

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    Benito’s Hat secures Leadenhall site

    2014-01-07T08:01:00Z

    Benito’s Hat Mexican Kitchen, the London-based restaurant chain, has secured a sixth site in London, M&C Report has learnt

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    Rollo: Spirit one to avoid

    2014-01-07T07:57:00Z

    A leading analyst has chosen Spirit Pub Company as one of his four stocks to avoid in 2014

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    Starbucks secures further UK franchisee

    2014-01-07T07:53:00Z

    Starbucks UK has secured its third franchise partner in the UK as it looks to open 200 sites across the country under franchise by 2017

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    Lola’s to up transport hub presence

    2014-01-07T07:51:00Z

    Lola’s Cupcakes is to ramp up its transport hub presence, after teaming up with Transport for London (TfL), to launch its first cupcake cart at Kings Cross St Pancras London Underground station.

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    New Moon Pubco to launch Beef & Pudding

    2014-01-07T07:49:00Z

    New Moon Pub Company is set to open the first site under its new food-led concept, Beef & Pudding, this spring in Manchester city centre.

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    New falafel concept launches, eyes 100 sites

    2014-01-07T07:46:00Z

    Falafel City, a new falafel concept from former chartered accountant Mitan Sachdev and his wife Kajal, has secured its first site in Finchley, north London, and has ambitious plans to grow to 100 outlets, M&C Report has learnt

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    Chicken Shop to open in High Holborn

    2014-01-07T07:41:00Z

    Soho House, the bar, restaurant and members club group led by Nick Jones, is set to open a further Chicken Shop site in High Holborn

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    Leeds exec board rejects late-night levy

    2014-01-07T07:40:00Z

    The executive board of Leeds City Council has backed calls to not press ahead with the introduction of a late-night levy in the city

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    Regional “pockets of gold” to emerge

    2014-01-07T07:39:52.117Z

    Regional towns and cities will emerge as “pockets of gold” this year as retailers and restaurants increase demand for key locations, according to a new report by Jones Lang LaSalle