All Operators articles – Page 146
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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.
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Lucky Onion launches drinks academy
The Lucky Onion, the Cotswold-based boutique hotel, pub and restaurant operator, has announced it is launching its own drinks academy.
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Dry bar Redemption confirms Notting Hill site
Dry bar concept Redemption has confirmed it will open its first permanent site in Notting Hill.
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SRA extends university programme
The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) is launching a co-branded programme with the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) to build on previous work between the two parties
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SSP Q3 lfls up but revenue hit by strong pound
SSP, the travel concessions operator, has reported like-for-like sales in the third quarter to 30 June up 3.2%, with “good growth in the UK”.
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Analysis & InsightPayroll costs now equal 26% of average turnover
Payroll costs for licensed retailers increased from 24.2% of turnover in 2013 to 26.4% last year, according to the latest benchmarking report from the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers.
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Analysis & Insight
Learning to live with the Living Wage
With the eating and drinking out sector facing a war for talent over the coming years, the national living wage is an added hurdle to overcome. But how far does the sector have to go and does the announcement undermine efforts to build a broader platform of benefits for those seeking a career in hospitality? Also, what does the exit by the Tolley family from Harris + Hoole mean for Tesco’s other investments in dining out?
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Greggs backs Healthy High Streets campaign
High street bakery Greggs has joined the business-led programme Healthy High Streets to help regenerate the UK’s town centres
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Imbiba bar brands exceed targets
Imbiba Partnership’s city bar brands Darwin & Wallace and Camm & Hooper have both outperformed expectations over the past 12 months as new sites are lined up
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NewsAl Tayer reveals host of Middle East openings
Middle East hospitality group Al Tayer is launching a new premium grab and go concept to complement its franchise offerings in the area, M&C understands.
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NewsPicturehouse opens at Trocadero Centre
Picturehouse is opening a seven screen cinema with a café, bar and restaurant at the refurbished Trocadero centre in London’s Piccadilly
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Kensington Wine Rooms operator to open third site
The operator of the Kensington Wine Rooms has secured the former Raoul’s Deli site in Hammersmith for its third site, M&C understands.
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Starbucks leads US youth employment coalition
Starbucks is leading a coalition of employers in the US in a commitment to train or hire 100,000 young people who face “systemic barriers” to employment or training.
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Dry bar concept Redemption secures first site
Redemption Bar, the dry bar concept, has secured its first permanent site, M&C understands.
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Analysis & InsightLittle and large
The Azzurri Group has done a canny bit of business acquiring the fast-casual concept Coco Di Mama, while Costa has decided to follow rival Starbucks’ route in looking to enhance its food offer through a partnership with a smaller complimentary brand. Mark Wingett asks if it is time for more sector companies to seek new partnerships and add further strings to their bows.
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All Star Lanes launches ‘build your own burger’ feature
Boutique bowling company All Star Lanes has launched a new ‘build your own burger’ concept.
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NewsO'Sullivan to launch milkshake concept
Richard O’Sullivan, former owner of Millie’s Cookies and Boost Juice Bars, is launching a milk shake bar concept called The Shake Lab, M&C has learnt
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Beds & Bars and Team Margot launch Live Your Life Day
Beds & Bars has teamed up Yaser Martini’s charity Team Margot to launch the first Live Your Life Day on 30 July.
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NewsCineworld retail sales up 10.8% in H1
Cineworld has reported retail income in the UK & Ireland for the 26 weeks to 2 July was up 10.8% year-on-year.
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OpinionCloud on the horizon of sector’s sunny outlook
Against a positive backdrop of economic stability, growing demand for eating out options and increasing interest from investors, why aren’t sector like-for-likes keeping pace. Peter Hansen, founder of Sapient Corporate Finance gives his view.