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All Operators articles – Page 147
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Diary
Diary: PizzaExpress; BrewDog; Heineken and McMullen
This week’s Diary reveals more about PizzaExpress’ fledgling delivery arm; finds out what BrewDog’s American revolution will look like and finds out who is in the frame to be the new BBPA chair
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News
O2 Academy operator buys Brighton Hippodrome
Academy Music Group, the owner of the O2 Academy Brixton and the Shepherd’s Bush Empire, has bought Brighton’s Hippodrome.
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Analysis & InsightChoices have to be fair across both genders
There’s been an industry conundrum for some time about how to broaden beer’s demographic (from predominantly male) to a more balanced audience of men and women
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News
Nam Long to open basement cocktail bar
Chelsea bar & restaurant Nam Long Le Shaker has launched a separate basement cocktail bar.
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Wine merchant launches Clapham bar
Wine merchant Divine Cellars is to launch its first wine bar today in Clapham.
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Beannchor Group to open £4m hotel
Beannchor has announced plans to open a new £4m hotel in Belfast city centre, creating 100 new jobs
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La Tasca and Peach winners at Craft Guild of Chefs Awards
La Tasca, STK and Peach Pub Company were amongst the winners at this year’s Craft Guild of Chefs Awards
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NewsEckel sells pub to focus on Forge & Co
Cymon Eckel has told M&C Report the sale of the Herne Tavern in East Dulwich marks the final chapter for his Britannina Pub Co
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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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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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‘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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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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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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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