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NewsJollibee to make UK debut
Jollibee, the Philippines fast food group, which was last year linked with a takeover of Pret, is to make its UK debut with its eponymous brand, MCA has learnt.
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NewsCDG to build hotel-based estate
Casual Dining Group (CDG), the operator of nearly 300 mid-market brands including Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Las Iguanas, to become the latest sector operator to eye expansion in the hotel F&B market, after signing UK franchise agreements to operate restaurants at two UK hotels.
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NewsBrewhouse & Kitchen to make Sussex debut
Brewhouse & Kitchen, the brewpub business led by Kris Gumbrell and Simon Bunn, is to make its debut in West Sussex later this year, after securing a site in Horsham.
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NewsPret appoints Di Cello as new finance director
Pret, the Bridgepoint-backed chain, has appointed David Di Cello, formerly of BT, as its new finance director, MCA has learnt.
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NewsBoston Tea Party appoints Hooker as ops director
Boston Tea Party (BTP), the Bristol-based café and restaurant brand, has appointed Paul Hooker, formerly of Whitbread, as its new operations director.
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NewsBritvic reports adjusted earnings up 6% for HY
Britvic has reported organic adjusted EBIT increased 6% to £80.5m, in a trading update this morning for the 28 weeks ended 15 April 2018.
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NewsHollywood Bowl reports 4% FY LFL growth
Hollywood Bowl has reported like for like revenue growth of 4% for the six months ended 31 March 2018.
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NewsSector urged to step efforts to report sugar
The eating out sector has been urged to step up its efforts to reduce sugar content, with other food sectors accusing it of failing to engage with Public Health England (PHE) and creating an unfair playing field.
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NewsPrivate equity groups ‘circle Costa’
A number of private equity groups are circling Costa, opening the door to a potential £3bn sale of the business, according to reports.
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NewsChozen Noodle eyes further Co-op opportunities
CP Foods, the owner of the Chozen Noodle and Chow Asian Kitchen, is eyeing further in-store opportunities with Co-op after launching two franchises with the group.
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NewsHungryhouse stops taking orders after Just Eat takeover
Delivery platform Hungryhouse has now stopped taking orders following its takeover by Just Eat.
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NewsM&S suffers amid growth of food delivery and online retail
Marks & Spencer has cited the growth in home delivery of food and the migration of retail online as key factors threatening its market position, and leading to the decision to close 100 stores by 2020.
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NewsTRG lfls down 4.3% in year-to-date
The Restaurant Group (TRG) has reported like-for-like sales for the 20 weeks to 20 May down 4.3%, with total sales falling 3.1%.
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NewsTRG acquires Ribble Valley Inns
Brunning & Price, The Restaurant Group’s pub vehicle, has acquired Ribble Valley Inns, the north of England-based operator for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsAmber eyes Scotland
Amber Taverns managing director James Baer has told MCA that the group is planning tol make its debut in Scotland.
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NewsHonest Burgers takes on Soho site
Honest Burgers, the Active Partners-backed group, has secured a site in Soho, MCA understands.
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NewsShaftesbury estate ‘unaffected’ by external pressures
West End landlord Shaftesbury has reported “healthy trading “ across its estate, with the West End “largely unaffected” by the challenges facing the rest of the sector.
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NewsLadies of Restaurants to debate ‘mean girls’
Ladies of Restaurants, the networking group, has finalised the panel for its next In Conversation event at Our/London vodka distillery on Wednesday 30 May.
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Bold Street to launch Kickstarter campaign
Bold Street Coffee, the Liverpool-based Graffiti Spirits-backed speciality concept, is launching a Kickstarter campaign to finance a return to its original home.
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NewsDoCaSA launches own-made food range
The Department of Coffee and Social Affairs (DoCaSA) has revamped its food offer, with a new range of breakfast, salad and sandwiches made in-house and available across all its full coffee shops.