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NewsGreene King appoints new head brewer
Greene King has promoted Ross O’Hara to the position of head brewer, replacing Craig Bennett.
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NewsFive Guys builds pipeline as it nears 100 UK sites
Paul Hamilton, who was appointed head of brand for Five Guys Europe earlier this year, has told MCA that the brand is committed to further growth in the UK this year alongside a rapid rollout in some of its other markets.
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NewsShepherd Neame plans significant investment in managed estate
Shepherd Neame has earmarked significant funds for investment in its managed estate over the course of 2019, with several million pound projects in the offing, MCA has learnt.
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NewsCoffee Republic hires Naik to develop franchises
Coffee Republic, the Arab Investments-backed high street chain, has hired Nil Naik, formerly of Papa John’s and Domino’s, to spearhead new franchise developments, MCA has learnt.
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NewsRevere sees opportunities to rebuild Pitcher & Piano’s national presence
Colin Sadler, managing director of Marston’s Revere arm, has said the success of the first Pitcher & Piano opening in five years has emboldened the company to look for more opportunities.
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EiG focuses on north for partnership growth
Ei Group is seeking new partnerships with both existing and aspiring multiple operators across the North of England with the launch of a new targeted networking and recruitment event.
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NewsSEV eyes Puttshack international debut
The chief executive of Bounce operator Social Entertainment Ventures has said there is potential for the company to open in up to 70 metropolitan areas in the United States.
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NewsHumble Grape exceeds crowdfund target
Humble Grape has passed its £400,000 crowdfunding target within 24 hours of launching publically.
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NewsJust Eat interim CEO not bidding for permanent role
Peter Duffy, Just Eat’s interim chief executive officer, has said he is “not putting himself forward as a candidate” for the permanent CEO position.
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NewsVeeno sites bought out of administration by investor-backed group
Nine of Italian wine bar and café Veeno’s sites have been bought out of administration by “a new investor-backed group”, led by Rodrigue Trouillet, who joined as commercial director and business partner in November.
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NewsGreggs exceeds £1bn FY sales for first time
Sales at Greggs exceeded the £1bn mark for the first time in 2018.
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NewsPeretti appointed to run Patisserie Valerie
Causeway Capital has dismissed suggestions that it is only planning a brief period of ownership of Patisserie Valerie.
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NewsPied à Terre founder to start pub venture
The restaurateur behind Pied à Terre is making a move in to the London pub sector after acquiring The Devereux, according to MCA’s sister title BigHospitality.
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Snow Goose scoops Star pub of the year
Star Pubs & Bars’ annual Star Awards celebrated the achievements of top licensees from across the UK, with Kate Hayden and Paul Warriner scooping Pub of the Year for the Snow Goose at Farnborough. Pug Pubs won the Most Innovative award, for The Fat Pug, Leamington Spa; while multiple operator ...
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Smoke & Dough signs for Liverpool ONE
Independent American-Italian restaurant concept, Smoke and Dough, is to open its first location in the UK on Liverpool ONE’s Terrace.
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NewsThe Alchemist launches AR cocktails
The Alchemist is this week launching a new Augmented Reality cocktail menu and app, The Conjurer.
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NewsGusto raises close to £30k for Tim Bacon Foundation
Gusto Italian has raised almost £30k for the Tim Bacon Foundation by adding a discretionary £1 to customers’ bills during December and January.
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Las Banderas to expand Aqualung sub-brand as standalone concept
Spanish restaurant group Las Banderas has launched a sub-brand called Aqualung which it is looking to expand as a standalone concept, MCA has learnt.
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Mangobean acquired by Rosebirch
Mangobean, the coffee shop franchise, has been acquired by retail fit-out specialist Rosebirch, MCA has learnt.
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NewsGrind reveals new sites ahead of Crowdcube campaign
Grind, the coffee shop, bar and restaurant group, has revealed details of six confirmed central London openings in the next 18 months, plus a new coffee roasting facility, ahead of its return to Crowdcube later this week.