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Meyer plays down “burger war” talk
Danny Meyer, the founder of Shake Shack, which will officially open its first UK site in Covent Garden today, has moved quickly to play down talk of a “burger war”
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Banana Tree set for next stage of development
Banana Tree is set to embark on its next stage of development with the opening of its first site outside of London
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Sector urged to back new vocational qualifications
Companies and professional bodies in the hospitality sector are to be asked to support a new series of vocational qualifications for 16 to 19 year-olds
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D&D London plans King’s Cross opening
D&D London, the LDC backed restaurant and hotel operator, is set to open a new 10,000sq ft restaurant, at the entrance to King’s Cross
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Diageo takes controlling stake in United Spirits
Diageo has taken a controlling stake in United Spirits Limited (USL), the Indian company run by businessman Vijay Mallya
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Ossett secures free-of-tie pub
Ossett Brewing Company, the Yorkshire brewer and pub operator, has secured a free-of-tie pub the Old Tramshed in Saltaire
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Cross Oak Inns pub sold
A Surrey pub operated by Cross Oak Inns, the food-led pub operator, has been sold for residential conversion
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Leisure package on market
Package includes a pub/restaurant available for offers from £1,495,000 and five Superbowl ten pin bowling sites
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Trade body seeks Parliament debate on VAT
The Federation of Bangladeshi Caterers is to launch an on-line petition in an attempt to secure a debate in Parliament about reducing VAT on restaurant meals
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Pierre White secures new Wheelers site
Marco Pierre White, the high-profile chef, has expanded his Wheelers of St James’ restaurant and pub brand
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Wrap It Up! acquires Flying Burrito chain
Wrap It Up!, the London-based world gourmet wrap concept, has acquired the three-strong Flying Burrito chain
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Star reveals disposal and acquisition plans
The pubco plans to sell 50 this year, and is looking at acquisitions once “uncertainty” around the statutory code is lifted, M&C learns
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Starbucks UK signs up latest franchisee
Starbucks UK has signed up a company that operates a number of KFC sites under franchise as its latest franchisee
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NewsMeyer: London is a huge learning opportunity
Danny Meyer, the founder of Shake Shack, has described launching the brand in London as a “huge learning opportunity”
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Forrester collects most people focused CEO award
Karen Forrester, managing director of TGI Friday’s, has won Britain’s Most People Focused Chief Executive Award
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Operators sign up for Hemel development
Nando’s, The Restaurant Group and Greene King have all signed up to open at Hemel Hempstead’s Jarman’s Park Leisure World
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Star wins award for lessee support
Star Pubs & Bars has been named the overall winner in an award ceremony that recognises responsible businesses for its lessee support programme
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Star to develop BDM retailing skills
Star Pubs & Bars is to increase the capabilities of its business development managers to help them focus on “coaching and inspiring” lessees, M&C learns
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Punch defends actions over tenants' letters
Pub company says it makes “no apologies” for helping its licensees write to the Government for the statutory code consultation
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NewsWhitbread must 'revitalise' restaurants
Whitbread must “revitalise” its three restaurant brands in order to be more engaging with consumers, Restaurant division MD Paul Flaum has told analysts