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NewsWhitbread F&B lfls down 2.1%
Whitbread has reported a decline in food & beverage like for like sales growth of 2.1%, in Q1 FY2020.
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NewsEyes down for a full house
An increasing number of operators are recognising that customers’ numbers coming up is good for the bottom line and are reigniting bingo for the 21st century. Jo Bruce talks to operators with their eyes on the ball
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NewsJune 2019
This month’s print edition of MCA leads on the battle of the delivery aggregators, as Deliveroo wins the backing of Amazon and declares its intention to become the “definitive food company”. We also examine what Uber Eats and Just Eat have been doing to stay competitive. Contributing editor Peter Martin makes the case that there’s no disgrace in getting wrong, in the wake of the Jamie Oliver collapse, while Dom Walsh celebrates Phil Urban’s record at M&B. Meanwhile we look into the viability of a four-day week, the impact of late-night levies, and discuss the biggest developments in technology at a roundtable event sponsored by Punchh. Our featured interviews cover Vagabond’s next steps as it seeks to roll out its model across the UK, Deltic’s new concept Eden and The Athenian’s journey from street food stall to celebrated souvlaki specialists.
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Legal challenge pauses ‘exorbitant’ PPL tariff hike
An effective moratorium has been imposed on potentially “devastating” tariff increase for businesses hosting discos and DJ events because of a legal challenge by UKHospitality (UKH) and the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).
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Alton lined up to lead BII
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has appointed Steven Alton, chief operating officer, with a view to him taking over from Mike Clist as chief executive.
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NewsTaylor St Baristas to sell shops
Taylor St Baristas has agreed to the sale of its eight existing coffee shops as it continues its transition from retailer to “full stack coffee business”, MCA understands.
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Arc Inspirations to convert The Pit site in Harrogate to Manahatta
Arc Inspirations is to convert The Pit site in Harrogate to its Manahatta brand.
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NewsTGI Fridays plans 3-5 sites a year
TGI Fridays has detailed its development pipeline with plans for at least three to five new restaurant openings each year.
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NewsBlack Sheep eyes M&A after £13m raise
Black Sheep Coffee will look to double its estate this year to 70 through a mixture of M&A and organic site openings, after raising £13m in new private investment.
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NewsPuttshack completes £27m equity raise
Puttshack, the tech-enabled mini-golf concept from Adam Breeden, has completed a £27m equity raise with lead investor Promethean, to execute its UK and US expansion plan.
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NewsWahaca tightens up walk-outs policy
Wahaca has tightened up its policy on walk-outs, after a waiter was reportedly told to pay part of the bill when customers left without paying.
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NewsStack & Still expands to Silverburn
Stack & Still, the pancake restaurant and bar concept, will launch its second site at Silverburn, Glasgow, in July.
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NewsCauseway Capital: Pat Val ‘back on track’
Patisserie Valerie owner Causeway Capital has revealed further details of the turnaround plan for the chain, which includes a major rationalisation of its menus and product offering.
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Six by Nico founder to launch new concept in Glasgow
Six by Nico is to open its third restaurant in Scotland this summer – The Hebridean.
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NewsCosta Coffee signs up to Government pledge on food waste
Costa Coffee has signed up the Government’s pledge to try and halve food waste by 2030.
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NewsStonegate partners with staff wellbeing apps
Stonegate has partnered with two technology platforms aimed at improving staff training, retention and engagement.
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NewsBurger King appoints Lunson Mitchenall to source new sites
Burger King UK has appointed Lunson Mitchenall to help push forward its acquisition strategy, with the brand looking to open at least 30 new outlets a years over the next three years, it has been reported.
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NewsD&D to open Fenchurch Street restaurant 14 Hills in November
D&D London is to open its restaurant at 120 Fenchurch Street, to be called 14 Hills, this November.
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NewsTortilla returns to expansion trail with four new sites
Tortilla, the fast-casual burrito concept, has updated its pipeline with three forthcoming sites, in Bristol, Oxford and Cambridge.