All news articles – Page 951
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NewsTRG chair says company ‘own goals’ led to sales slide
The Restaurant Group chairman Debbie Hewitt has given a scathing account of how Frankie & Benny’s became a troubled brand for the group.
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NewsSoho Coffee acquires Euphorium sites from Tesco
Soho Coffee has acquired the five-strong Euphorium Café high street estate as well as its Islington Bakery from Tesco.
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B&K targets M4 corridor
Brewhouse & Kitchen chairman Kris Gumbrell has told MCA the company is eyeing the M4 corridor as an infill area between its current hubs.
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NewsByron appoints new marketing director
Byron has appointed Paul Coppin as its new marketing director, MCA has learnt.
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Clock House founder launches burger and shake concept
The owner of Nottingham’s Clock House café is to open a new burger and milkshake concept in the city, ahead of a planned rollout.
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Wadworth trials retail franchise agreement
Wadworth’s is trialling a retail franchise agreement at a new pub in Exeter.
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UberEats drivers to protest over pay
Driver’s for Uber’s fledgling food delivery service are to protest after complaining that their wages had been cut.
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NewsGovernment issues response on alcohol guidelines
The Government has released its response to the consultation on proposed new drinking guidelines.
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Over 70,000 sign petition to ‘save’ Fabric
More than 70,000 people have signed a petition aimed at preventing the closure of iconic London nightclub, Fabric.
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One Leisure Group eyes UK expansion
Music venue and bar operator One Leisure Group is planning a rollout of its concepts after securing its first site with Star Pubs & Bars, MCA has learnt.
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Manny’s Pizza to open in Sheffield
Newcatle-upon-Tyne-based pizza and deli concept Manny’s is to open its second site in Sheffield, MCA has learnt.
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Pix co-founder launches chicken concept
A trio of restaurateurs have joined forces to open an ethical chicken shop concept in Brixton.
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Cairn Group takes on York pub
MCA understands The Cairn Group has taken on the Grade-II listed Parish pub in York – with plans to convert the venue to a new format.
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Orange Tree to launch seventh site
East Midlands-based pub operator The Orange Tree is to open its seventh site next month.
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NewsTRG H1 lfls down; Frankie & Benny’s review
The Restaurant Group has reported like-for-like sales down 3.9% for the 27 weeks to 3 July and has reported the first results of its strategic review.
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NewsPizzaExpress FY lfls fall 1.3%
PizzaExpress has reported UK & Ireland like-for-like sales down 1.3% in the year to 26 June, while total turnover grew 14.1% to £488m.
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NewsYO!: Restructure; Brexit; expansion plans and US stores
YO! Sushi chief executive Robin Rowland talks to MCA on the back of publication of the company’s full-year results.
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Good Food Guide reveals top 50 restuarants
Simon Rogan’s L’Enclume has topped the Waitrose Good Food Guide for the fourth year running.
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Grillshed founder eyes 15-20 sites
Joby Mortimer, the UK on-trade sales director for Budvar, has told MCA he would like to grow his Californian smokehouse concept, Grillshed, to 15-20 sites.
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NewsLittle Chef to open first site since Kout acquisition
Little Chef is gearing up to launch its first restaurant since it was taken over by Kout Food Group in 2013, MCA has learnt.