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Nicolson departs Brighton Pier Group
Brighton Pier Group has announced that Leigh Nicolson, managing director of its Eclectic Bars division, has resigned and will leave at the end of the month.
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NewsMcDonald’s acquires AI firm to drive personalisation offer
McDonald’s has announced a deal to acquire artificial intelligence company Dynamic Yield, understood to be worth c$300m.
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NewsMarch 2019
This month’s edition of MCA looks at the growing importance of healthier eating and ask whether the industry is doing enough to satisfy consumer demands. We also delve into the different ways operators are seeking growth in a challenging market, which increasingly means partnering with outside specialists, whether that is in retail, contract catering or travel hubs. This edition also includes features on the different way operators are ensuring the wellbeing of their staff, the latest developments in the delivery market, and profiles of Bill’s founder Bill Collison, Tonkotsu and East Coast Concepts.
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NewsFormer Greene King FD joins Domino’s
Domino’s Pizza Group has appointed Ian Bull as a non-executive director.
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NewsMajestic to close stores as it focuses on Naked
Wine retailer Majestic has announced a transformation plan which will see it focus on growth in its online arm, Naked, while releasing capital from its eponymous brand through store closures and sales.
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NewsGreene King appoints Greggs director to board
Greene King has appointed Greggs director Sandra Turner to its board.
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NewsEx-Byron COO to head Wadworth managed arm
Nick Young, the former chief operating officer at Byron, has joined Wiltshire-based brewer and pub operator, Wadworth, as operations director of its managed house arm.
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NewsMowgli looks to end year on 12
Mowgli is aiming to end the year with 12 sites open, MCA has learnt.
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NewsCHIK'N confirms v2.0 on former BRGR Co site in Soho
CHIK’N, the fried chicken concept from the team behind Chick ‘n’ Sours, has announced its version 2, confirming a second store will open Wardour Street in Soho in May.
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NewsTRG Concessions teams up with Russel Joffe on Sonoma launch
TRG Concessions has partnered with Russel Joffe, founder of the original Giraffe brand, on the launch of a new casual dining concept called Sonoma.
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NewsEi Group signs up to diversity charter
Ei Group has signed up to the Diversity in Hospitality, Travel and Leisure (HTL) Charter, which forms part of the campaign from Women in Hospitality, Travel and Leisure 2020 (WiH2020).
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NewsUber Eats to launch London ‘Pick-Up’ service
Uber Eats is looking to capitalise on the trend for click and collect ordering with a new service called Pick-Up to launch in London very soon, MCA has learnt.
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NewsWok&Go signs franchise deal for 37 London sites
Wok&Go, the Pheby Food Concepts quick service brand, has signed a franchise master franchise deal for 37 sites in London over the next 10 years, MCA has learnt.
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NewsTaster plans 10-12 kitchens by summer 2020
Taster, the virtual restaurant operator, plans to open 10-12 kitchen in London by June 2020 to give it complete coverage of the capital, MCA has learnt.
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Flat Iron Square team confirms London Bridge market launch
The team behind Flat Iron Square has confirmed it is launching a new eating, drinking, shopping and art space in London Bridge, as reported by MCA last month.
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NewsEx-TRG directors start Cock N Bull rollout
Jason Green and David Salmon, the former The Restaurant Group executives, are set to roll out their Cock n Bull bar and restaurant concept.
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NewsGiraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner CVA approved
Creditors have approved the company voluntary arrangement (CVA) of Giraffe Concepts Limited – the Boparan Restaurant Group subsidiary that operates the Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner brands.
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NewsTortilla lines up Southwark site
Tortilla is to open at site at 1 The Cut, opposite Southwark Underground station.
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NewsHarts: Coal Drops Yard footfall lower than predicted
The Harts Group has spoken of the challenges of opening four restaurants in one at Coal Drops Yard, with the landlord’s predicted footfall falling considerably short of expectations.
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NewsRob Bastow joins Rockpoint Leisure
Rob Bastow has been appointed operations director at Rockpoint Leisure – the company created by CPL Training founder David Davies.