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All Operators articles – Page 126
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News
Black Sheep Coffee steps up expansion push
Coffee roaster and café operator Black Sheep Coffee has opened its fifth site – with three more in the pipeline for the coming months.
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OpinionCome together
The UK’s eating and drinking out sector is facing an uncertain 12 months. The phrase ‘perfect storm’ is now frequently peppering conversations across the sector, as operators face an array of tax hikes, economic headwinds and the destabilisation presented by Brexit. Now - more than ever - is the time for the sector to come together with one clear message to Government. Mark Wingett shares his view that ultimately that argument should focus on one key issue - people.
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News
Solita look for new business partner
Solita co-founder Franco Sotgiu would like to bring in a third business partner to help take the North East bar and restaurant group to the next phase of growth, MCA has learnt.
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Springboard announces winners of Awards for Excellence 2016
Byron, St Austell Brewery, Greene King and Peach Pubs were among the winners of Springboard’s Awards for Excellence 2016
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Coffee shop purchases drive Network Rail Q3 sales
Network Rail has reported a 3.5% increase in total sales to £166m for July-September 2016
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News
Ex Cote and Strada man launches Bosa
A former Cote and Strada manager who opened dozens of restaurants has launched a Sardinian concept in North London.
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Mamma Mia considers three more
The operator of Oxford Italian restaurants Mamma Mia is eyeing a third site in the city as well as two in nearby satellite towns, MCA has learnt.
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News
Calls for more support after Autumn Statement
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement received a muted reception from industry groups amid renewed calls to relieve the pressure on pub and restaurant operators.
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News
Premier Leisure hunting 10 new sites in 2017
The director of Premier Leisure, the 25-strong North East pub group, said he expects to add 10 sites in 2017 and 100 overall, MCA has learnt.
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News
My Lahore revealed for Amir Khan's Bolton banqueting hall
Curry house group My Lahore is to open a fifth branch in boxer Amir Khan’s Bolton banqueting hall.
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News
Bellpassi Bros consider options for next sites
The Bellpassi brothers are considering additional London branches of their eponymous meatball restaurant after a whirlwind first four months in Tooting, MCA has learnt.
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News
Cosmo poised for three sites for Dublin
World kitchen group Cosmo plans to open three new restaruants in Dublin over the next 18 months.
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News
Operators prepare for Black Friday sales surge
Operators are preparing to cash-in on this year’s Black Friday shopping spree
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News
Compass Group sees FY revenue up 2.8% in Europe
Concessions operator and contract caterer Compass has reported organic revenue in Europe up 2.8% for the year to 30 September.
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News
Fabric to reopen under strict new conditions
Fabric nightclub has reached an agreement with the London Borough of Islington to reopen with strict new conditions.
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Opinion
The art of curation
DJ partners The Unabombers drew on their globe-trotting careers to open the critically acclaimed Volta restaurant in Greater Manchester. But even they were surprised to be asked to run the restaurant and bar at the £25m newly refurbished former Palace Hotel in Manchester. Luke Cowdrey, one half of the duo ...
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News
Pub is the Hub launches online donation facility
Pub is The Hub has launched an online donation facility to raise money for its Community Services Fund.
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News
Diary: Punch; TGI Friday’s; Frankie & Benny’s
In the new, improved and mercifully shorter Diary, we discuss what Punch has learnt from Donald Trump, why Anthony Woodhouse is now rivalling Elton John in the celebrity stakes and what TGI Friday’s and Frankie & Benny’s have down their stockings for Christmas.
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News
Hotcha strengthens pipeline
Hotcha has lined up five new openings, including its first in Yorkshire
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Analysis & Insight
October sales shows ‘volatility, uncertainty and competition’ across sector
Modest growth in like-for-like sales across the eating and drinking out sector in October highlights an environment of “volatility, uncertainty and competition”, the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker has shown.