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NewsCity Pub Group optimistic about impact of employee bonus scheme
City Pub Group’s chairman Clive Watson has said he is optimistic about the impact that its new weekly employee bonus scheme will have on sales performance within his pubs.
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NewsPat Val unveils slimmed down summer menu
Patisserie Valerie has unveiled its new slimmed down menu for the summer, which it said refocusses on quality ingredients, creative designs and ethical sourcing.
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NewsLandlord covenant goes ‘full circle’
The concept of covenant has gone “full circle” with landlords now often preferring smaller independent brands to big institutional restaurant groups, Imbiba’s Darell Connell has told the Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF).
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NewsStonegate reports 69% Women’s World Cup sales boost
Stonegate has reported an overall sales uplift of 69% at its venues which screened the Women’s World Cup (WWC) semi-final, which saw England play the United States. The sales boost was based on the average run rate for Tuesday evening between 7-10pm for the previous six weeks. Stonegate said it ...
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NewsBig Mamma considers market model
Big Mamma Group, the operator of Gloria and recently opened Circolo Popolare restaurants, is weighing up a potential food market in London, under a similar model to its Paris-based La Felicità, MCA understands.
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NewsFlat Iron Steak shutters Notting Hill site
Flat Iron Steak has closed its site in Notting Hill, it has been reported.
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Incipio announces Lost in Brixton
Incipio Group has announced its next site, Lost in Brixton, will open in Brixton Village in July.
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Moonshine Bars lines up two London sites for its Bavarian concept
Moonshine Bars has secured two further London sites for its Bavarian concept Munich Cricket Club, including a flagship location in Victoria and another in Canary Wharf.
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NewsSSP appoints Greene King's Richard Lewis as new CEO UK & Ireland
Greene King’s Richard Lewis has been appointed CEO of SSP UK and Ireland, effective from 1 September.
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NewsRed’s to reopen Newcastle site following Tokyo Industries takeover
Red’s True Barbecue is poised to reopen its Newcastle restaurant today following Tokyo Industries’ acquisition of the business from administration last week.
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NewsEpicurean Club acquires accommodation website Inn Places
The Epicurean Club has acquired Inn Places, the travel accommodation website, with a view to creating the largest collection of invitation-only premium inns and pubs on one direct marketing and booking platform, MCA has learnt.
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NewsYO! Sushi to merge with US firm sushi firm SnowFox
YO! Sushi has joined forces with one of the US’s largest operators and owners of franchised sushi kiosks in a deal that gives the combined group an enterprise value of $400m.
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Carl’s Jr to accelerate growth in UK and Europe
Carl’s Jr quick-service burger brand is looking to accelerate its presence in the UK and mainland Europe, MCA has learnt.
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NewsTD4 reports falling lfls in “transitional” year for the group
TD4 Brands, the parent company that operates Boost Juice Bars and Shake Labs in the UK, has reported a decline in like-for-like (lfls) sales of 2.8% for the full year to 26 September.
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NewsBrigid Simmonds to step down from BBPA
Brigid Simmonds will step down as chief executive of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) after 10 years in the role on 11 October.
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NewsMos Shamel steps down as Las Iguanas MD
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has confirmed that Mos Shamel is to step down as managing director of Las Iguanas after 16 years at the helm.
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NewsBigDish to launch in Brighton; announces influencer program
Yield management platform BigDish is to launch in Brighton next week and it continues the expansion of its technology for restaurants across the UK.
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NewsFive Guys to continue rapid UK expansion despite losses
Five Guys has said it plans to continue its rapid roll out in the UK, despite posting pre-tax losses of £3.9m for the full year to 31 December 2018.
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NewsMonsieur le Duck looks to build presence in London and overseas
The directors behind a specialist duck restaurant in London’s Clerkenwell are plotting another two London sites.
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Tim Lowther appointed general manager at CKE Restaurants
Restaurant industry stalwart Tim Lowther has been appointed to head up Europe and the Russian Federation for CKE Restaurants as general manager.