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    Strong demand for free-of-tie leases

    2013-07-31T07:37:09.977Z

    Pub property agents are continuing to see a strong demand for free-of-tie leases as an alternative to taking on a freehold site

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    Arc to open 'urban' bar

    2013-07-31T07:36:46.507Z

    Arc Inspirations is to open its 10th site in August and plans a further two openings this year

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    Convivial placed on the market

    2013-07-30T09:31:00Z

    Convivial London Pubs, the six-strong Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)-funded managed pub operator, has been placed on the market, with offers in excess of £16.9m sought. Convivial, which is led by Kris Gumbrell, is being offered for sale by Christie + Co on a share, or individual asset basis

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    PizzaExpress on track

    2013-07-30T08:08:00Z

    M&C Report takes a closer look at the interim report from Gondola Holdings, and talks to Harvey Smyth about the rollout of PizzaExpress being on track

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    Starbucks eyes La Boulange for the UK

    2013-07-30T08:07:00Z

    Starbucks, the coffee chain behemoth, is thought to be considering launching its artisan bakery brand, La Boulange into the UK

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    Collyer: JDW needs proof of stability

    2013-07-30T08:06:00Z

    Leading sector analyst Geof Collyer says investors should demand more “proof of stability” in JDW, although he raised his Target Price after a “better than expected” Q4

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    Square Pie eyes national expansion

    2013-07-30T08:05:00Z

    Square Pie, the chain of gourmet pie shops, plans to operate 20 sites within the next four years after securing new funding

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    Victoria Station retail expansion announced

    2013-07-30T08:05:00Z

    Network Rail has announced a £15m expansion of the Victoria Place retail centre at London’s Victoria Station that will provide space for a further 40 units

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    Café Pushkin eyes UK debut

    2013-07-30T08:04:00Z

    Cafe Pushkin is understood to be the latest Russian-backed business to be eyeing a launch in London

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    City Pub Co to launch Bath Brewhouse

    2013-07-30T08:03:00Z

    City Pub Company, the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)-funded pub operator, is to launch its third brewhouse this September in Bath

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    Enterprise Inns wins latest PICA-Service case

    2013-07-30T07:52:00Z

    Enterprise Inns has been found not to have breached its Code of Practice in the latest Pubs Independent Conciliation and Arbitration Service (PICA-Service) case

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    Malcolm John opens second Brasserie Vacherin

    2013-07-30T07:52:00Z

    Independent restaurateur Malcolm John has re-branded his restaurant Fish & Grill, in Croydon’s Restaurant Quarter, as Brasserie Vacherin

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    Bill’s eyes Hammersmith

    2013-07-30T07:52:00Z

    Bill’s Restaurants, the fast-growing Richard Caring-backed chain, is thought to be eyeing a further opening in London this year in Hammersmith

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    Camden Town signs deal with Australian brewer

    2013-07-30T07:52:00Z

    The north London brewer has entered an agreement with Stone & Wood Brewing Co to support and distribute each other’s beers in their respective markets

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    Interest swaps appeal begins

    2013-07-30T07:52:00Z

    A legal appeal by two businessmen against alleged mis-selling of controversial interest rate swaps, which could have ramifications across the leisure sector and in other industries, has begun

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    BrewDog 'to complete £4m fundraising early'

    2013-07-30T07:52:00Z

    Co-founder James Watt also hints at the location for the next BrewDog bar

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    Liberation Group unveils £750,000 investment

    2013-07-30T07:52:00Z

    Liberation Group, the Jersey-based pub and drinks business, has re-opened a pub after a £750,000 investment

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    Domino's H1 hit by Germany; CFO Ginsberg steps down

    2013-07-30T07:24:00Z

    Domino’s Pizza Group has reported a 10.3% rise in pre-tax profit excluding its Germany and Swiss operations to £25.7m in the 26 weeks to 30 June on sales up 13.8% to £326.5m

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    Costa names first brand and innovation director

    2013-07-29T14:38:00Z

    Costa has appointed Carol Welch, who has previously worked for companies including PepsiCo and Cadbury Schweppes, to the new role

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    JDW to open sixth Heathrow pub

    2013-07-29T07:29:00Z

    The managed operator is to spend £1.3m on the Flying Chariot, to feature an open kitchen, a dedicated deli and coffee area, a coffee lounge, plus a table service area