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The Ivy Collection eyes Brighton opening
The Ivy Collection, the fast-growing, Richard Caring-backed group, is eyeing an opening in Brighton
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Grillstock “no longer in administration”
Grillstock, the Bristol-based barbecue operator, has announced that it is “no longer in administration”
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Comptoir lines up double opening
Comptoir Group, the listed operator of Comptoir Libanais and Shawa, has lined up two further openings for its core brand for 2018
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NewsFriska starts Manchester rollout with second site
Friska, the YFM Equity Partners-backed group, has begun its rollout in Manchester with the acquisition of a second site, in St Peter’s Square.
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Palmer to launch Thai BBQ concept Lucky Khao
The team behind Brighton-based Redroaster, Pike & Pine and Luck Beach brands are planning to launch a new Thai barbecue restaurant concept, Lucky Khao, MCA has learnt.
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Wagamama & Dishoom amongst R200 winners
Wagamama and Dishoom were amongst the winners at the annual R200 Awards yesterday, picking up the top prizes in the best overall restaurant operator over 20 sites and under 20 sites respectively. Hosted by MCA’s sister title Restaurant at Hawker House, other winners on the day included Bill’s, which took ...
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SA Brain appoints director of Coffee#1
SA Brain chief executive Scott Waddington has told MCA that the appointment of the first director of Coffee#1 reflects the rapid progress that has been made since the Welsh brewer acquired the brand in 2011.
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C&C/Proprium complete Admiral acquisition
The acquisition of Admiral Taverns by Proprium and C&C Group has officially completed, as the pubco readies itself to “take advantage of the opportunities within our markets”.
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Pret to double reusable cup discoun
Pret has announced it is doubling the discount from 25p to 50p to encourage more customers to bring reusable coffee cups into its sites
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Activist investment prompts renewed speculation about Whitbread break-up
Shares in Whitbread rose 7.6% after an activist investor took a stake in the company, prompting speculation about a break-up of the group.
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Demand for branded hospitality apps up 400%
High street hospitality brands’ appetite for app development has seen a 400% increase over the past 12 months, according to data from Zonal.
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Former Whitbread exec joins AG Barr board
Former Eldridge Pope chief executive Susan Barratt has joined the board of drinks suppliers AG Barr.
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NewsJohnson eyes further investment in sector
Serial sector entrepreneur Luke Johnson has insisted he is not looking to exit the eating and drinking out market despite further diversification of his business interests.
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NewsGrind to take two-pronged expansion track
Grind, the artisan coffee house, restaurant and bar group, is going to focus on a two-pronged expansion strategy
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NewsFleming appointed BB’s CEO
James Fleming, the former Paul UK chief executive, has been appointed the new chief executive of BB’s Coffee & Muffins
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Shipway swaps Antic for Big Easy
Big Easy Restaurants has appointed Andrew Shipway, formerly of Antic London, as its new finance director, MCA understands.
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Cromar steps down from Pret
Caroline Cromar has stepped down as brand director at Pret A Manger after over 12 years with the company
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Santi Italian doubles up
Santi Italian is opening its second branch on the site of the former Tinseltown American Diner in Watford.
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Safe Spaces play a vital role in night-time economy
According to a new report by MAKE Associates, safe spaces play a key role in alleviating pressure on police resources and local accident and emergency departments and could return over £100m per year to the NHS.
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Redman to open second Jidori restaurant
Just weeks after announcing the closure of The Richmond and the opening of a new restaurant in Bloomsbury, The Neptune, Brett Redman has announced the addition of yet another restaurant to his portfolio.