All Operators articles – Page 24
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NewsCoffeesmiths to execute Filmore & Union plans
Coffeesmiths Collective, the growing speciality operator, will continue to operate the 11 Filmore & Union stores it bought in a pre-pack administration.
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NewsFranco Manca operator to up expansion this year
Franco Manca operator Fulham Shore will increase its openings programme this financial year after achieving EBITDA of £7.1m – up from £5.5m in 2018.
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OpinionDominic Walsh: A tale of three leaders
In the latest of his monthly columns, Dominic Walsh takes a look at the conduct, successes and failures of several high-profile figures in the sector, and shares a story of an unfortunate seating arrangement at the tennis.
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Analysis & InsightPolitics matters… sometimes
Consumers are increasingly concerned about where their food comes from, and while public debate may offer conflicting views, it seems the Government is listening. Peter Martin, MCA contributing editor, discusses the launch of its national food strategy and why hospitality needs to get involved.
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Analysis & InsightBusiness confidence wanes for food-led operators
Evidence that the tables have turned with drink-led businesses in the ascendant and food-led ones finding the market particularly tough, is further demonstrated in the latest CGA Fourth Business Confidence Survey.
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NewsPunch joins up with National Pub Fortnight
Punch has thrown its weight behind this summer’s “National Pub Fortnight” for the first time, combining its strength with previous participants Ei Publican Partnerships and Star Pubs & Bars.
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Flank lines up number three
Nose-to-tail concept Flank is to open a permanent residency in collaboration with Print House, in Stratford.
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NewsFood prices up across the board but some respite expected
Month-on-month price rises have been recorded in nine out of 10 categories in May, according to the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Index.
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NewsEurope turns heads of global investors
International hospitality investors are widening their scope outside of London, and casting their eye over new European markets, the founder of the Global Restaurant Investment Forum has told MCA.
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Analysis & InsightCleanliness next to goodliness?
Following reports by the BBC last month that food delivery platforms are undermining public trust by listing operators with poor hygiene ratings, MCA insight director Steve Gotham takes a look at the latest MCA Eating Out Panel data to find out how consumers view the cleanliness of their eating out experiences.
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Coopers open bakery for Swim
Swim, the new format opened by The Stable founders Richard and Nikki Cooper, has launched a stand-alone commercial bakery near Bridport.
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NewsFourth merges with HotSchedules
Fourth has merged with HotSchedules to create the world’s biggest provider of restaurant and hospitality management software solutions.
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NewsPatisserie Valerie confirms further 14 closures
Patisserie Valerie owner Causeway Capital has confirmed the closure of a further 14 cafes.
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NewsKoi Ramen and The Tap In announced for Elephant Park
Elephant Park, a £2.3bn regeneration project, has signed up independent operators Koi Ramen and The Tap In, a new craft beer bar concept.
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NewsThe Ivy swoops on Jamie's sites
The Ivy Collection, the Richard Caring backed bar and restaurant group, has acquired three former Jamie Oliver sites, in Cardiff, Victoria and St Paul’s, The Times reports.
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NewsCheese conveyor belt for Seven Dials
A cheese and charcuterie conveyer belt restaurant has been announced for Kerb’s Seven Dials Market in Covent Garden.
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NewsAzzurri studies Pod delivery hub model
The Azzurri Group will convert the first Pod store to Coco di Mama in around September, before switching three or four more before Christmas, CEO Steve Holmes has told MCA.
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NewsPuttshack identifies 30 target locations in the UK
Mini-golf concept Puttshack has identified more than target 30 locations in the UK as it ramps up its expansion plans, CEO Joe Valkrin has told MCA.
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Analysis & InsightEvolving before our eyes
The pace of change is speeding up and nowhere is this clearer than in the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector. Over the last five years, AlixPartners and CGA’s Market Growth Monitor has tracked some seismic changes across the industry – from the drinks-led renaissance to the burgeoning impact of delivery. There’s not been a dull moment, say AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith and Craig Rachel.
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NewsLondon Star Pubs operators expand to West Country
London-based operators The Johnson Collective taken on their first pub in the West Country – The Unicorn On The Beach, as they look to build a portfolio of eight sites over the next five years.