All news articles – Page 164
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NewsBob & Berts to hit 30 sites this year
The Northern Ireland-founded, BGF-backed coffee shop group will open six sites this year, including in Glasgow and Blackpool
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NewsBidders vie to snap up Subway for $10bn
Bain Capital, TPG Capital, EG Group and the owner of Dunkin’ are among the firms linked to the sandwich franchise
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NewsSmoky Boys opens 12th site
The BBQ and ‘grill haus’ brand has launched in Southside Shopping Centre in Wandsworth
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NewsEyal Shani to launch first of three new restaurants this year
The Israeli-born chef and restaurateur behind Miznon is opening Lilienblum near Old Street
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NewsBritain to narrowly avoid recession
EY said the UK economy seemed to be “turning a corner, albeit very slowly”
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NewsAtis lines up new opening in Borough Yards
The salad bowl concept is preparing to launch its fifth site, with a sixth also in the pipeline
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NewsHow calorie counts have failed to make any impact
Government rules forcing restaurants to put calorie counts on menus have failed to have any impact on Britain’s obesity timebomb, the Sun on Sunday reports
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NewsPig Hotels expand despite surging costs of labour and energy
With a wave of his wand, Robin Hutson is turning derelict country homes into luxury hotels, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsMichelin-star chef slashing prices at Mayfair restaurant
Jason Atherton has cut his prices at his flagship restaurant over fears Londoners are being priced out of West End dining
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NewsThe British pub: its demise has been greatly exaggerated
The pub sector’s woes are less terminal than claimed, in spite of the hand wringing, the Financial Times reports
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds-up the biggest openings stories of the past week, featuring Daisy Green, EL&N, Chopstix and more
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NewsUrgent intervention needed to save hospitality businesses
With sustained inflation levels and a drop off in support from the government on energy costs, UKHospitality is urging energy regulator Ofgem to force suppliers to play their part in supporting businesses
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NewsIsland Poké 'very confident' about central London trade
Island Poké is aiming to open seven to 10 new locations in the capital per year, as part of c.100 potential locations identified in the UK, its head of property Hux Norman tells MCA.
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NewsBook your tickets for MCA’s Pub Conference 2023
Speakers at the event on 20 June 2023 include JD Wetherspoon’s chairman Tim Martin, Nightcap’s CEO Sarah Willingham and Revolution Bars’ CEO Rob Pitcher.
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NewsSubway deal value see $3bn fall
The sale price of the global sandwich chain could be cut from $10bn to $7bn as a lack of interest from prospective buyers has forced it to push back bidding deadlines, it has been reported.
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NewsCarlsberg acquires UK rights to Kronenbourg 1664
The deal was hailed as an “incredible opportunity to energise the brand, drive innovation and deliver growth”
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NewsBlack Sheep Brewery considers potential sale
The Masham-based brewer and pub operator has appointed a financial adviser to assess its options, including the potential sale of the business.
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NewsBrasserie Bar Co has strong pipeline of freeholds
The group, which achieved ‘record-breaking’ sales in the year to 26 June 2022, has since acquired three new freeholds with a big pipeline of further sites on the horizon
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NewsGreggs rolls out eco learnings to 250-plus shops
The food to go retailer said it had made significant progress on the 10 targets that form part of its Greggs Pledge, including the reduction of food waste and increase in healthier food options
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NewsState of Play posts £11.2m loss
During the period to March 2022, the experiential leisure group secured £27m in new funding, plus a subsequent £8.5m, to finance its expansion