All news articles – Page 7
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NewsCaptain D’s secures UK debut at Westwood Cross
The Tennessee-founded fast casual chain will open its first site at the Kent shopping centre, with outposts in Sussex and Hampshire to follow
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NewsGordon Ramsay Restaurants MD steps down
Stephen Evans has stepped down after three years as managing director at the restaurant group.
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including The Sushi Co, Flight Club, Zambrero, Loungers, and more.
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NewsCaprinos Pizza adds pasta to menu across 100-strong estate
The franchise brand has rolled out new made-to-order dishes across its estate, as part of a strategy to broaden its menu and attract new customers
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NewsIn pictures: Dishoom Glasgow celebrates post-independence Bombay
Dishoom has unveiled the design behind its new Glasgow restaurant, blending mid-century modernism with a cinematic narrative
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NewsMcDonald’s UK&I CEO to step down
Alistair Macrow has announced he is stepping down from his role at the fast-food business, with Lauren Schultz, currently field VP Columbus, McDonald’s USA, to succeed him as CEO, on 1 September.
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NewsJoseph Holt remains ‘strongly competitive’
The Manchester-based brewer and pub operator increased turnover by 3.3% to £75.9m last year
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NewsAzumi appoints new group FD
Emmalene Maxwell joins the premium restaurant group, which operates more than 25 locations globally, including Zuma and ROKA in London
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NewsGaucho Go debut ‘exceeds all expectations’
Gaucho has closed the first site under its quick-service concept, with plans to expand further after a strong customer response
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NewsUrban Baristas set to add six sites
The Aussie-inspired specialty coffee chain has six London locations in fit-out and a further nine in legals as it pushes ahead with expansion
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NewsPICK.YOUR.OWN. secures investment to accelerate rollout
The funding from Frontive Group and Cervus Investments will enable the London-based grab-and-go concept to open multiple new sites in the coming months
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NewsStonegate invests £6.5m in Slug & Lettuce
The pub company has completed refurbishments at 12 Slug & Lettuce sites, with four more planned for this year as part of a strategy to refresh the brand
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NewsPasta Evangelists launches breakfast offering
The 11-strong pasta chain has broadened its daypart strategy at Farringdon, extending its offer beyond its core fresh pasta dishes
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NewsBrewDog says big brewers are to blame for pub delisting
The chain has seen its presence in the UK pub trade shrink, with operators citing the buying power and portfolio breadth of major brewers as key factors in the brand’s decline
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NewsRestaurant launches UK’s first bottled water menu
La Popote, a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant in Cheshire, has introduced what is believed to be the UK’s first bottled water menu, priced between £5 and £19
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NewsPunch Pubs to double single-site acquisitions in next 12 months
Head of acquisitions Andrew Cannons said both single-site and package deals are already in the pipeline, with the company committed to growing its estate
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NewsNTIA warns on ‘devastating’ pub losses as more than 200 close in six months
Data analysed by Ryan shows 209 pubs in England and Wales closed permanently in the first six months of the year, the equivalent of eight a week
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NewsKnoops appoints Martin Long as CFO
Long, former CEO of Game Group, joined Knoops as a NED earlier this year and now takes on the CFO role following the departure of Lorraine Dunbar
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NewsLondon pub introduces bar service charge
Glendola Leisure has introduced a 4% service charge on food and drink at its Well and Boot pub in Waterloo station, according to reports
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NewsHomeslice creditors approve CVA as part of rescue plan
The London pizza concept has entered into a CVA after its restructuring proposals were approved by members and creditors