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All Operators articles – Page 150
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Compass predicts revenue growth of 5.5% for H1
Contract caterer Compass has said it expects to report organic revenue growth of 5.5% when it presents its H1 results in May.
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Bulldog secures £4.5m funding
Bulldog Hotel Group, the coaching inns chain, has secured £4.5m from the Business Growth Fund as it seeks to double in size by 2020.
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NewRiver buys Blackburn retail park for £14.6m
NewRiver Retail Limited, the UK REIT specialising in the UK food and value sector, has bought Lower Audley Street Retail Park in Blackburn – home to Burger King, Chiquitos and Frankie & Benny’s - for £14.6m.
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NewsEssenden reveals ‘preliminary approach’ from Harwood
Essenden, the ten-pin bowling operator, has confirmed it has received a preliminary approach from Harwood Capital regarding a takeover.
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NewsIntertain eyes all-day trading format
John Leslie, chief executive of Walkabout operator Intertain, has told M&C Report that the company’s refurbishment programme will focus on making the sites profitable throughout the day.
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OpinionThe bigger tracker picture
As with previous years’ lists, the 2015 AlixPartners Profit Tracker has thrown up some interesting nuances, showing continued, concerted growth for the more established brands and a further strong showing from traditional brewers and pub operators
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NewsBrewDog tops 2015 AlixPartners Profit Tracker
Scottish brewer and pub operator BrewDog came out on top in this year’s AlixPartners Profit Tracker in association with leading industry title M&C Report.
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Analysis & Insight
New ONS basket highlights changing spending habits
E-cigarettes and craft beer have been added to the basket of goods and services used to calculate UK inflation by the ONS
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New hospitality apprenticeship standards approved
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has approved five new apprenticeship standards for hospitality
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UK visitor attraction numbers up 6.5%
UK visitor attractions saw a 6.5% increase in visitor numbers in 2014, according to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions
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Analysis & Insight
F&B sector bucks high street closure trend
Food and beverage outlets continued to buck the trend of high street closures in 2014, according to a new report
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MAMA considers options
MAMA & Company, the music venue and bar operator, is considering its options after receiving two unsolicited bids for the business
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Welcome Break opens first re-branded site of 2015
Motorway service station operator Welcome Break has launched its fourth rebranded site after a £1m investment in the food court at Hopwood Park services, off the M42 in Worcestershire.
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NewsEssenden FY lfls up 6.6%
Essenden, the tenpin bowling operator, has reported 6% increase in like-for-like sales for the 52 week period ending 28 December 2014
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NewsCineworld retail revenue up 2.2% for 2014
Cineworld has reported food and drink revenues up 2.2% to £89.3m for the year to 1 January, on a 52 week vs 52 week basis.
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Whitbread ends 60-year relationship with EY
Whitbread has announced it is appointing a new auditor after 60 years with Ernst & Young.
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Sector scores high on Stock Exchange inspiring companies list
The London Stock Exchange’s list of 1,000 companies inspiring Britain includes 63 food and beverage operators, including Wahaca, Itsu, Meantime and Barburitto.
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Analysis & Insight
Consumer spending hits seven-month high
Consumer spending hit a seven-month high in February as higher wage growth, falling inflation and lower petrol costs gave consumers more money to spend
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News
Wham Bam Tikka signs up for WestQuay
Wham Bam Tikka, the Indian street food brand, has chosen WestQuay in Southampton, for its first permanent kiosk
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BHA encourages members to speak up on reviews
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) is encouraging its members to share their experiences of online consumer review sites with the government.