All Operators articles – Page 101

  • News

    Rockfish lfls up 2.4%

    2017-06-23T08:28:00Z

    Rockfish, the seafood restaurant group led by chef Mitch Tonks, has revealed like for like growth of 2.4% across its five-strong estate.

  • News

    German Doner Kebab lines up 19 new sites

    2017-06-23T08:28:00Z

    German Doner Kebab (GDK), the low-calorie kebab franchise, has updated its pipeline of UK openings with 19 new sites planned by April 2018.

  • News

    Subway sponsors Sports for Schools

    2017-06-22T08:24:00Z

    Subway has announced a two-year partnership with fitness initiative Sports for Schools, which will see the brand support primary school children to do more physical activity and assist schools in raising money for PE equipment.

  • News

    Orange Buffalo gears up for growth

    2017-06-22T08:24:00Z

    Orange Buffalo, the American inspired wings concept, is gearing up for growth with a twin strategy of flagship company-owned stores and franchising, MCA has learnt.

  • News

    Giggling Squid confirms Beaconsfield site

    2017-06-21T08:11:13.670Z

    Giggling Squid, the Business Growth Fund backed Thai restaurant group, has confirmed it is to open in Beaconsfield in early autumn.

  • News

    Merchant House group planning five bars in London

    2017-06-21T08:11:00Z

    Merchant House Group, the premium cocktail bar operator, will look to open five site in London, with each specialising in a particular spirit type.

  • News

    Wickwar acquires site 10 in Bristol

    2017-06-20T07:23:09.397Z

    Wickwar Wessex, the West Country based brewery and pub operator, has secured its tenth site, The Punch Bowl in Bristol, MCA has learnt.

  • News

    La Choza to open second site

    2017-06-20T07:23:02.273Z

    La Choza, the Brighton-based Mexican street food restaurant concept, has secured its second site in the city.

  • News

    The Yorke Arms up for sale

    2017-06-20T07:22:19.440Z

    The Yorke Arms, the country house, Michelin starred restaurant and hotel, has come to market with a guide price of £1.75m.

  • News

    Crazy Pedro's confirms Liverpool site

    2017-06-20T07:21:54.937Z

    Crazy Pedro’s, the late night pizza and tequila concept, has confirmed its third site and first outside Manchester, in Liverpool.

  • News

    S&C Leisure secures fourth site

    2017-06-20T07:21:46.197Z

    Staffordshire & Cheshire Leisure Group is to launch its fourth site in September, MCA has learnt.

  • Anne Martin
    News

    Martin appointed CEO at Brighton Pier Group

    2017-06-20T07:01:00Z

    Brighton Pier Group, which includes the Eclectic Bars portfolio, has announced that Anne Martin is to be promoted to chief executive.

  • MCA's 72 hours in San Francisco trip
    News

    I left my heart in San Francisco

    2017-06-16T16:16:00Z

    Every year MCA takes a group of leading operators to a global hot spot for food innovation. This year we took a tram halfway to the stars – to the foodie mecca that is San Francisco. James Wallin picks some of the highlights from the trip

  • Analysis & Insight

    Late night economy enjoys increased spend

    2017-06-16T08:26:49.110Z

    A study into the late night economy has found spending on pre-drinks, transport, entry fees and drinks in club venues have all increased, while expenditure on food has decreased.

  • News

    Skylight raises £22k for terror victims

    2017-06-16T08:26:25.380Z

    Tobacco Dock’s Skylight rooftop bar raised £22,000 after donating all drink takings to charities dedicated to helping victims of terrorism.

  • News

    Tim Hortons to double up in Glasgow for second UK site

    2017-06-16T08:26:20.100Z

    Tim Hortons, the Canadian cafe and bakery brand, is to open its second UK site and second in Glasgow, at Silverburn Shopping Centre.

  • News

    Chop’d founder launches new concept

    2017-06-16T08:26:13.967Z

    Chop’d founder Jasper Wight has launched a new healthy, grab-and-go lunch pot concept, HiLo, with the first physical store likely to open next month, MCA understands.

  • News

    Fizz! Bar to launch in Manchester

    2017-06-16T08:26:00Z

    Frizzenti, the Daniel Spinath-led business, has secured a second location for its Fizz! Bar concept, at Manchester’s Arndale Centre, MCA has leant. The upscale concept, which serves still and sparkling wine by the glass, and has developed pre-made spritz cocktails on tap, is due to open early next year, and ...

  • News

    Brasserie Blanc confirms Marriott Bournemouth opening

    2017-06-16T08:25:49.653Z

    Brasserie Blanc, the French restaurant group fronted by Raymond Blanc, has confirmed it will open its 20th site and first in a hotel venue at the Marriott in Bournemouth, as flagged up by MCA in March.

  • News

    Wagamama joins Rushden Lakes

    2017-06-16T08:25:32.837Z

    Wagamama has joined the line-up at the £140m retail and leisure development Rushden Lakes, the Northamptonshire Telegraph reports.