All news articles – Page 524
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NewsComptoir lines up Leicester opening
Comptoir Group, the Lebanese restaurant operator, has secured a site in Leicester’s Highcross shopping centre, MCA understands.
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NewsEi Group receives Investors in People Gold Award
Ei Group has achieved the Investors in People Gold Award, which recognises companies that have demonstrated excellence in developing and supporting their employees.
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Pasta Remoli heading to Wembley Park
Pasta Remoli, the fast casual Italian concept, has secured its fourth site, at Wembley Park, part of a plan to reach seven, before seeking equity funding, MCA has learnt. Pasta Remoli will join Black Sheep Coffee at the new development by Quintain, with space for 20-30 in shared seating, and ...
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NewsBoxpark preferred developer for Shoreham project
Boxpark has signed a lease to create a seafront dining destination and community cafe on Shoreham Beach, near Brighton and Hove.
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NewsBrickHouse Social to replace Black Dog Ballroom
Liars Group is replacing its Black Dog Ballroom venue on New Wakefield Street, Manchester, with new concept BrickHouse Social, MCA understands.
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NewsCarluccio’s appoints Rusnak for ‘Fresca’ programme
Carluccio’s has appointed Dominika Rusnak to its senior management team to support the brand’s ‘Fresca’ transformation programme.
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NewsChilango appoints marketing director; aims for double
Chilango has appointed Katie Lister, currently Byron’s interim director of food and marketing, as its new marketing director, MCA has learnt.
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NewsLytham Hospitality takes on third Star Pubs site; aims for 10
The Lytham Hospitality Group has taken on its third site with Star Pubs & Bars, as it looks to grow its estate to 10 over the next seven years.
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NewsDomino’s UK lfls up 4.6% in 2018
Domino’s has reported UK like-for-like system sales up 4.6% in 2018, with total system sales up 7.1% to just under £1.1bn.
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NewsThunderbird Fried Chicken lines up Villiers Street site
Thunderbird Fried Chicken has lined up a further London site, at 29 Villiers Street, MCA understands.
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NewsPunch unveils new generation Champs
Punch has unveiled a revamp of its sports bar brand, Champs, after a £1.1m investment.
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NewsWeekend press round-up 9-10 March 2019
Tortilla exploring options The restaurant chain Tortilla has been placed on the block by its backers, including the private equity firm Quilvest. The Mexican food chain, which is opening its 37th UK site this week, has appointed advisers from Spayne Lindsay. Sunday Times HSBC chokes on ...
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NewsPolpo creditors approve CVA plan
Creditors of Polpo have overwhelmingly backed the group’s plans for a Company Voluntary Arrangement.
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NewsVeeno looking to concentrate future growth on franchise sites
Veeno is looking to concentrate the future growth of its estate on franchise sites following a pause on new openings, commercial director and lead investor Rodrigue Trouillet has told MCA.
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Abokado appoints first MD
Abokado, has appointed its first ever managing director – Kara Alderin – as it gears up for further growth.
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Rockfish secures new bank facility, strengthens pipeline
Rockfish, the Mitch Tonks-led seafood restaurant group, has received seven-figure bank backing from HSBC to open three new restaurants, while strengthening its pipeline with a further site lined up in Sidmouth.
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NewsFleet: No one wants to open 100-200 restaurants anymore
Flat Iron managing director Jo fleet has suggested there is “no number” on the scale of sites the brand could open – though admitted there was no longer any appetite in the industry to reach 100 or 200 sites.
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NewsPeretti looks to bring stability to Pat Val
Paolo Peretti, the newly appointed managing director of Patisserie Valerie, has told MCA that the now 96-strong estate will receive investment but that the priority for the moment is to “bring some stability back into the business”.
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NewsPoll shows MPs underestimate sector impact on apprenticeships
A poll of more than 100 MPs found the majority underestimated the scale of the use of apprenticeships in the hospitality sector.
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NewsGreggs to roll out click and collect at breakfast and trial lunch
Greggs is planning to roll out its click and collect breakfast offering to c100 sites during 2019, and initiate trials at lunchtime with a view to extending the service to that day part if successful.