All Operators articles – Page 19
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NewsShaughnessy steps down from Chick ‘n’ Sours
Chick ‘n’ Sours operations director Ben Shaughnessy has stepped down after just 18 months in the role, MCA understands.
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NewsUKH urges Government to “act swiftly” on business rates
UK Hospitality has welcomed the Government’s statement on the impact of business rates but has urged it to act swiftly.
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NewsEmma McClarkin: BBPA and UKH are “much stronger together”
The British Beer and Pub Association and UK Hospitality are “much stronger together,” Emma McClarkin, BBPA CEO told delegates at MCA’s Tenanted Pub Company Summit yesterday.
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NewsNew distillery concept takes former Jamie’s site
A new gin distillery concept, 1751 Distillery Bar & Kitchen, has opened in the former Jamie’s Italian site on More London Place.
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Seeds announces waffle concept
A new desserts concept, Wafflings, is looking to launch its first store in Birmingham with Seeds Consulting.
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NewsMarket Halls: ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’
Market Halls CEO Andy Lewis-Pratt has no plans to introduce competitive socialising into his venues, saying of the food hall model, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.
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Analysis & InsightWomen in hospitality incur ‘seven barriers to success’
There is a lack of women holding senior roles in the UK’s hospitality sector, new research sponsored by UK Hospitality has found.
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Analysis & InsightContemporary fast food to see subtle 2020 growth
Contemporary fast food brands are set to experience slight growth in 2020 following three consecutive years of growth decline, MCA analysis has revealed.
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Analysis & InsightPremiumisation continues to disrupt drinks market
Super-premiumisation continued to disrupt the on-trade in 2019 as a resurgence in mainstream brands further polarised the drinks market, CGA analysis has revealed.
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NewsBundobust: ‘We always want to innovate’
It was never part of the Bundobust masterplan to become a flagbearer for vegetarian cuisine.
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NewsK10 takes pair of Vita Mojo sites
Vita Mojo has reassigned the leases of its Spitalfields and St Paul’s sites to K10 Restaurants, as it continues its evolution from restaurant operator to tech provider, MCA can reveal.
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NewsMore closures expected for TRG leisure brands
The Restaurant Group is expected to announce further closures of Frankie & Benny’s and Chiquito this week, the Mail on Sunday reports.
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NewsDustone-backed businesses top Best CompanyTimes lists
Five Guys was the only food and drink operator listed on The Sunday Times Top 25 Big Companies list announced today, coming in at number 21. With a Best Companies Index (BCI) score of 662.5, the brand was recognised for its employee benefits, its opportunity offerings, and most of all its strong leadership, as 77% of employees agreed the company is run on strong values and principles.
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NewsStrong global sales for Dominos
Dominos has reported strong global sales growth in its FY 2019 results released yesterday. The brand saw an uplift of 5.7% in global retail sales for the full year, with 6.9% growth in its fourth quarter ending 29 December 2019.
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NewsIsland Poke: ‘We want to become the global poke brand’
Island Poke wants to become the definitive poke brand in the world with its new international expansion plan, backer Chris Miller has told MCA.
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NewsGreggs and Wingstop to share former Giraffe Bluewater site
Greggs has been lined up to share a former Giraffe unit with Wingstop in Kent’s Bluewater shopping centre.
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Analysis & InsightDelivery promiscuity in a fragmented market
Casual dining brands are becoming more promiscuous with delivery operators, MCA analysis has revealed.
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NewsBallie Ballerson eyes regional growth
Ballie Ballerson, the Imbiba-backed ball pit and cocktail bar concept, is looking at Manchester and Birmingham for its next move, with potential for one more venue in London.
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NewsBundobust eyes wet-led crowd with on-site brewery
Bundobust co-founder Marko Husak has tipped the brand’s forthcoming Manchester site to go against the grain of the existing estate with a more wet-led offering.
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NewsNeat Burger reveals expansion plans
Neat Burger, the plant-based restaurant brand backed by Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, is planning to open a further five UK sites this year and expand overseas.