All news articles – Page 36
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NewsBrewDog shuts Mumbai bars
The brewer and bar operator had plans to open 100 bars in India but has shuttered its two flagship sites following challenges in the market, it has been reported
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NewsBleecker lines up two more sites
The burger business is planning to open two further restaurants before the end of its financial year in April, including one at Kerb’s Seven Dials Market, founder Zan Kaufman told MCA
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NewsGusto’s subscription scheme driving significant cover growth
There is no such thing as a truly loyal customer in casual dining, with the Italian restaurant group instead focusing on a driving a transactional relationship, CEO Matt Snell tells MCA’s Restaurant Conference
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NewsNando’s launches full hospitality career pathway
The restaurant chain has launched a Level 5 apprenticeship in England and expanded its programme to Scotland for the first time
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NewsDishoom: ‘Decision to take outside funding not taken lightly’
The Indian restaurant group is “taking a cautious approach to choosing an investor”, as it plans to launch in the US in 2026, Shamil Thakrar told The Times
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NewsGavin Adair to step down from Rosa’ Thai
He will step down from his role at the end of the year, and hand over to Sarah Hills, he was most recently COO at Cote
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds-up the latest openings stories from the past week, featuring Roxy Leisure’s first London site, a six venue for Black Bear Burger and the return of All Bar One to Richmond
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NewsWHSmith looks to grow cafe brand
Smith’s Kitchen brand at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton was said to be “performing in line with our expectations and customer feedback has been positive”
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken hosts ‘secret’ pop-up
The viral Los Angeles-based QSR chain, which is being brought to the UK as part of a deal with the Azzurri Group, will be making an appearance in a car park in Shoreditch next week
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NewsBAO to launch new concept
BAO Night Market is inspired by the after hours food markets of Taiwan, and will be more “fast-paced and dynamic” than a typical restaurant
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NewsRockfish to take former Hix site
The restaurant in Lyme Regis will be part of Rockfish’s expansion plans in the South West, which include openings in Salcombe and Sidmouth
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NewsGovernment drafts legislation to cut business rates
The government says this is the beginning of its promise to reform business rates and boost the high street, but operators argue more clarity is needed on what the reform will look like
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NewsBootlegger Bars secures £2m investment
The funding round was led by Dubai-based SVN Capital, with former Greene King MD Karen Bosher announced as CEO of the cocktail and live music concept
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NewsBlacklock sells stake to BGF
The chop house restaurant, led by Gordon Ker, is understood to have sold a minority stake to the British Growth Fund, following reports it had been exploring options for the business
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NewsWells & Co postpones takeover due to Budget hit
Pub operators plan to close sites, cancel expansion or divest their spending internationally, with brewer and pub operator Wells & Co putting a planned takeover deal on hold following the Budget
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NewsJDW switches from Spanish to Italian beer
The pub business has said it will no longer serve San Miguel, once current stocks sell out, and will be replacing it with draught Italian beer Angelo Poretti, later this month.
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NewsMarcel Khan: Franco Manca is moving forwards by looking backwards
The Fulham Shore CEO believes the brand can achieve even greater success by zeroing in on the human connection and personality it had in its heyday, he tells MCA’s Restaurant Conference
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NewsYoung’s achieves 22.9% increase in adjusted EBITDA
The pub operator achieved adjusted EBIDTA of £59m for the 26 weeks to 30 September 2024, with profit before tax up 3.3% to £25.3m as it benefited from a strong performance during the Euro ’24 football tournament and the integration of the City Pubs estate.
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NewsNominations open for the MCA Hospitality Awards 2025
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