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NewsSSP acquires the three Jamie’s sites at Gatwick Airport
SSP will take over the operations of the three Jamie Oliver sites at Gatwick Airport after reaching an agreement with the administrators KPMG.
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Vagabond strengths senior team
Vagabond, the wine bar, restaurant and retail business, has further strengthened its senior management team as it gears up for expansion, MCA understands.
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NewsAnalysts corner: Berenberg on Greene King
In advance of Greene King’s new CEO Nick Mackenzie unveiling the company’s full-year results for 2019, the analyst shares its thoughts on the pub operator and brewer’s position in the market.
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CDG closes Manchester La Tasca
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has closed its Manchester branch of La Tasca, leaving it with four UK sites under the tapas concept.
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Comptoir founder Kitous to launch catering company
Founder of Comptoir Libanais Tony Kitous is to launch a catering company called Feasts of the Middle East.
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NewsMcDonald’s trialling extension to breakfast hours
McDonald’s is trialling the extension of its breakfast service hours, from 10.30am to 11am, with a view to rolling out the longer day-part if successful.
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Kerb announces first traders for Covent Garden
Kerb has announced the first five traders that will join its new Seven Dials Market.
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Infarm raises $100m, eyes UK launch
Infarm, the Berlin-based start-up that has developed “urban farming” for restaurants, has secured $100m in in Series B investment.
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NewsFirst Restaurant Group adds to Pubs & Rooms arm, and is looking for more
First Restaurant Group (FRG) has opened its sixth site, The Hayden, on Westbourne Grove in Notting Hill, and is looking to make further acquisitions within its Pubs & Rooms arm, MCA has learnt.
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NewsOakman Inns appoints Steven Kenee as CIO
Oakman Inns & Restaurants has appointed Downing LLP’s Steven Kenee as chief investment officer. He will be joining Oakman full-time in September.
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NewsStonegate to kickstart £7m refurbs of Fever estate
Stonegate is preparing to launch a £7m refurbishment programme over the summer on parts of the Fever Bars estate, with the potential to mix and match formats in the c32-strong collection, MCA has learnt.
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Deliveroo aims to reach half UK population
Deliveroo has announced plans to aggressively expand its reach in the UK in the second half of 2019, as it pursues its ambition to become the “definitive food company”.
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NewsClub class
Coppa Club, the Hugh Osmond-backed concept, recently reported like-for-like sales for Q2 2019 up 8.9%, with two new sites in Berkshire and Brighton forthcoming. Following this, Sue Walter, chief executive of parent company Various Eateries, spoke to MCA what makes Coppa Club different, how the concept is always evolving, and plans for sister brands Strada and Above & Below.
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The Ivy heads to Glasgow
The Ivy Collection has announced its second Scottish bar-restaurant will open in Glasgow’s Buchanan Street.
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Ei Group to support launch of game-based training at Hippo Inns
Ei Managed Investments has partnered with technology company Attensi to launch a game-based training solution, which is being rolled out at Hippo Inns.
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Eric’s confirms Holt for third site
Eric’s Fish And Chips has confirmed its third site will open in Holt, Norfolk, in June, as flagged up by MCA in January. It follows the recent opening of a second site in St Ives in Cambridgeshire. The 30-cover licensed restaurant and takeaway will serve classic fish and chips with ...
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Solita Prestwich makes way for drinks-led concept
Solita, the Franco Sotgiu-led burger concept, has closed its Prestwich site, with plans to reopen it under a new drinks-led concept.
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Everyman appoints Lake as CFO
Everyman, the boutique cinema operator, has appointed Elizabeth Lake as chief financial officer, with effect from 16 September 2019.
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Shaftesbury announces Blue Turtle ocean scheme
Shaftesbury has announced a collaboration with ocean conservation organisation Project 0 to encourage the restaurant, bar and café community of Carnaby to take action to protect the ocean.
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NewsHawksmoor to shut remaining two Foxlow sites
Hawksmoor is to close the remaining two sites of its sister brand Foxlow, in Clerkenwell and Balham.