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NewsQuiznos to re-start UK expansion
Quiznos, the US sandwich chain, is looking to re-start its expansion in the UK by adding 15 sites by the end of next year under a new franchise model, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsJack: JDW can hold or grow margins
A leading analyst has said JD Wetherspoon, which announces its full-year results on Friday, has a good opportunity to hold or increase its margins
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Stonegate to open biggest Slug and Lettuce
Stonegate, the managed operator, is to open its biggest Slug and Lettuce to date, a 700-capacity site at London’s O2 Arena
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Labour would restrict zero-hours contracts
The Labour Party would reportedly look to restrict the use of zero-hour contracts, which are used widely in the leisure and hospitality industry, if it gets into power
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NewsKFC launches first graduate programme
KFC is to launch its first ever Graduate programme - the ‘Operations Leadership scheme’ – this month, which will see a total of 10 successful graduates join a fast track 12-month learning and development programme that will culminate in them running a million pound business within just a year
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King steps down from M&B
Simon King has stepped down as retail director of Browns after 27 years with parent company Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), M&C Report has learnt
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Rodizio Rico to launch Lebanese concept
Rodizio Rico, the London-based Brazilian restaurant operator, is to launch a new Lebanese concept at its site in Fulham, M&C Report understands
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NewsGreene King to launch 'innovation brewhouse'
Greene King is to open a £750,000 “innovation brewhouse” at its Bury St Edmunds brewery for experimenting with different craft beer styles
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Kua ‘Aina secures funding for second site
Kua ‘Aina, the Hawaiian burger and grilled sandwich concept, has completed a second round of fundraising to secure a second UK site, co-founder Ed Bardos has told M&C Report
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Yellowhammer closes flagship London site
Yellowhammer, the troubled bar operator, has closed its high-profile Sports Cafe site in Haymarket, central London
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TLC secures Cambscuisine site
TLC Inns is to open its seventh site, after acquiring the Boasthouse in Ely, Cambridgeshire, for Cambscuisine, for an undisclosed sum
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NewsSteve Hill to take helm at Las Iguanas
Steve Hill, former chief executive of Wagamama, is to take over the running of Las Iguanas, the Bowmark Capital-backed chain, from co-founder Eren Ali at the start of next year, as the restaurant and bar group enters a key stage in its development
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Harris + Hoole trials alcohol offer
Harris + Hoole, the fast-growing “artisan-style” coffee chain part-owned by Tesco, has been given licensing approval for two of its sites as part of a trial
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NewsTortilla gears up for next stage of growth
Tortilla, the Quilvest-backed fast casual Mexican chain, has secured another seven sites both inside and outside London, which it hopes to bring online over the next 12 months, including four that will open before the end of the year, M&C Report understands
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NewsHarvey Nichols food hall pop-up returns
Grosvenor and Harvey Nichols have today announced that the luxury Harvey Nichols pop-up Foodmarket is to return to Liverpool ONE for a third consecutive time
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Smiths secures £2.25m bank facility
Smiths of Smithfield has secured a £2.25m bank facility from Barclays to aid the launch of its new all-day dining concept called SMITHS on the site of the former The Luxe unit in London’s Spitalfields Market
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NewsFY EBITDA up 47% at Be At One; agrees new bank funding
Be At One, the Piper-backed cocktail bar chain, has reported a 47% rise in EBITDA to £1.6m for the year 31 March 2013, against record sales of £11.6m, up 23% on the previous year
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NewsPing Pong to refocus on the UK
Ping Pong is to return to focusing its efforts on expanding its estate in the UK after the international-led growth strategy previously put in place by former chief executive Paul Sarlas.
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Ramsden’s nears pubs link up
Harry Ramsden’s is closing in on a deal to launch a branded offer into the pub sector, which will feature separate approaches for managed and tenanted estates
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H+H strengthens pipeline
Harris + Hoole is understood to be in talks on a further eight sites as it looks to get close to the 30-site mark by the year end