All Operators articles – Page 143
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68 and Boston bar set for Greek Street
A trio of experienced operators are opening a wine and cocktail bar called 68 and Boston at 5 Greek Street, Soho
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VUE acquires Dutch cinema chain
Cinema group VUE has acquired the second largest cinema chain in the Netherlands, JT Bioscopen, for €85m.
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Sector will need 11,000 new chefs by 2022
The hospitality industry will need to recruit an additional 11,000 chefs by 2022, according to workforce development charity People 1st.
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NewsPoll shows 70% of operators fear living wage rollout
The planned introduction of a new national living wage (NLW) for the over-25s continues to generate a mixed response across the sector, with more than 70% of operators in the UK’s eating and drinking-out market believing it will have a negative impact on their businesses, despite more than 60% believing it may improve staff retention and recruitment.
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NewsTOBC invests £750k in Crawley refurb
The Original Bowling Company has completed its sixth refurbishment of the year with a £750,000 project at the Hollywood Bowl in Crawley, West Sussex.
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NewsBreeden eyes international push for multiple concepts
Adam Breeden has described to M&C his strategy for rolling out his ping pong concept Bounce and darts focussed Flight Club across the US and into Asia over the next two years.
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Night Tube launch ‘could be delayed’
The launch date for the London Underground (LU) Night Tube could be delayed, according to media reports.
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NewsCineworld UK retail revenue up 11%
Cineworld has reported UK retail revenues up 10.8% year-on-year for the 26 weeks to 2 July with spend per person up 8.1% to £2.02.
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Bounce reveals more details on Shoreditch site
Adam Breeden, the co-founder of ping pong bar and restaurant concept Bounce, has revealed more details on the concept’s second site, in Shoreditch.
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NewsHunger for healthy eating in transport hubs growing
Walter Seib, chief executive of global travel concessions operator HMSHost, has told M&C that healthy eating concepts have huge growth potential in UK transport hubs. He said the reputation of the UK as a culinary hub was growing and praised the quality of local produce available in the country. HMSHost’s ...
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HMSHost: F&B offer at Heathrow T2 now flying
Walter Seib, chief executive of HMSHost, has told M&C the company’s outlets at Heathrow’s Terminal 2 are now performing well after a slow start.
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Live Nation buys MAMA and Co
Live Nation, the owner of nightclub brand Cream has acquired ten-strong MAMA and Company.
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Five bowling centres bought for £12.8m
Olim Property ltd has acquired the freehold of five bowling centres operated by the Original Bowling Company for £12.8m.
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Rebranded Bulldog eyes two more sites this year
The Coaching Inn Group – the new name for the Bulldog Hotel Group – plans to add at least another two sites to its currently eight-strong estate this calendar year, M&C understands.
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D&D London reveals German Gymnasium details
D&D London has revealed details of the German Gymnasium – a collection of cafés, restaurants and bars that will open in the King’s Cross site in November.
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Sourced set for Marylebone
Sourced Market, the hybrid casual dining-farmers market concept at London’s St Pancras Station, will open a site in Marylebone, London, M&C understands
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Intu reports retailer sales up 3.4% for H1
Shopping centre landlord Intu has said retailer sales across its estate were up 3.4% year on year in the first half of 2015.
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Diary
Diary: TGI; Loungers; Revolution Bars and #LIVEYOURLIFEDAY
In this week’s Diary we look at how TGI Friday’s Fast Track initiative is faring, get an update on Loungers’ pipeline and find out about Samuel Smith’s latest branding work (no, seriously).
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Welcome Break adds EV charging
Motorway service station operator Welcome Break has enhanced its facilities for motorists by installing electric vehicle chargers at three of its UK sites and will add them to a further seven
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Compass reports strong UK performance in Q3
Contract caterer Compass has reported organic revenue in its European arm up 1.2% for the nine months to 30 June, driven by improving performances in the UK and Spain.