All Operators articles – Page 145
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OpinionYoung's at heart of M&A theory
There has been movement in the acquisitions market, talk of a flotation and likely responses to the market rent-only option (MRO) recently, and Dominic Walsh thinks there may be more on the horizon
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InterviewsFive-minute interview: Steve Holmes – Ask/Zizzi
M&C Report takes five minutes to talk to Steve Holmes, chief executive of The Azzurri Group, owner of ASK Italian and Zizzi, about securing good sites, the challenge of recruiting good staff and cooking pasta in a kettle!
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News
Jamie Oliver and St Austell launch project to help lower paid
Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall and St Austell Brewery have secured funding for a project aimed at boosting the wages and career prospects of lower paid workers in the hospitality sector.
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NewsLittle Gems primed for growth after pub sale
Steve Wilkins, the founder of Little Gems Country Dining, has told M&C Report the sale of one of its country inns has provided capital for the company’s expansion plans.
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News
‘Pub for tea’ concept launches crowdfunding drive
A concept backed by the co-founder of Franco Manca to create a chain of “pubs for tea” has launched a Crowdcube fundraising drive.
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News
Bowcock steps down from Cineworld
Cineworld has announced that after three and a half years, chief financial officer Philip Bowcock is leaving the business
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News
Roadchef FY lfls up 11.1%
Motorway service station operator Roadchef saw like-for-like sales grow 11.1% in the year to 6 January, boosted by its in-house Fresh Food Café and new McDonald’s sites.
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News
American private equity firm buys forecourt operator
American private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is set to announce the acquisition of petrol forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group.
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News
Beds & Bars planning 1,000-bed London hostel
Keith Knowles, the chief executive of Beds & Bars has told M&C Report the company is aiming to open a 1,000-bed hostel in the Paddington or Kings Cross area as the next stage of development after it adds 250 rooms into its existing estate.
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News
Brookfield buys Center Parcs
Canadian firm Brookfield has bought Center Parcs UK in a deal reported to be worth more than £2.4bn.
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Analysis & InsightLife in the fast Lanes
After reinvigorating Chicago Leisure, Christian Rose did not take long to find his next challenge – and is currently undertaking a root-and-branch review of All Star Lanes. He talks about his hectic first few months and his excitement at the possibilities that lie ahead
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News
Wrapchic, Pat Val & Taco Bell set for Bradford
Operators, including Wrapchic, Taco Bell and Patisserie Valerie have signed up to open at the Broadway scheme in Bradford
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News
Macquarie lines up £1.1bn Moto sales
Macquarie Group has appointed advisers for a potential £1.1bn sale of Moto Hospitality, Britain’s biggest motorway services company
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NewsHarwood gets extended deadline for Essenden bid
Harwood Capital has been given an extra month in which to make a firm bid for ten-pin bowling operator Essenden.
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Diary
Diary: TGI; Oakman Inns; Costa and M&B
In this week’s Diary we reveal more on a key vacancy at TGI Friday’s; review a busy year at Oakman Inns; look at why McDonald’s is taking the long-term view and find out why Mitchells & Butlers has been urged to bring one of the country’s oldest pubs into the 21st century:
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NewsPapa John’s to open 300th UK store
Papa John’s is set to open its 300th UK store next month and will celebrate by hosting a pizza masterclass from founder John Schnatter for the “handful” of people who have taken advantage of its Quality Guarantee scheme.
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Petrol forecourt retailer Applegreen to launch IPO
Petrol forecourt retailer Applegreen has announced its intention to raise £50m through an initial public offering in June.
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NewsSky to freeze prices for 2015/16 season
Sky is set to announce it is freezing its prices for the forthcoming year and unveil a new online marketing promotion for licensees.
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News
Restaurant extension at intu Potteries fully let
The restaurant and leisure extension to intu Potteries is now fully signed up after Bon Pan Asian restaurant became the seventh operator to join the scheme.
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Analysis & Insight
Easter drives eating-out spend in April
Brits celebrating Easter by enjoying a meal out prompted a peak in leisure spending during April