All Operators articles – Page 26
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NewsDeliveroo: Major restaurants trialling procurement service
Deliveroo unveiled a food procurement business last week, which sees it supply raw ingredients to restaurants, and which it claimed can deliver savings of up to 40%. Ajay Lakhwani, VP of new business at Deliveroo, talks to MCA about how the service can deliver savings for big brands as well as small independents, and why its not a change of direction for the delivery platform.
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NewsHistoric whisky bar Milroy’s kickstarts expansion after 55 years
Fabled whisky shop and bar concept Milroy’s has secured its second London site – 55 years after it was established.
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NewsErpingham House launches sub-brand
The UK’s largest vegan restaurant Erpingham House has launched a delivery-only sub-brand, which now accounts for 20% of its revenue.
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CDG appoints trio of brand directors
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has appointed brand directors at Bella Italia, Las Iguanas and Café Rouge as it restructures its senior team formation.
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NewsNWTC lines up six sites for 2020
New World Trading Company (NWTC) has lined up six openings for 2020, including its largest ever Botanist site in Cardiff.
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NewsCabana closes Trinity Leeds
Cabana, the Brazilian barbecue concept from Jamie Barber, has closed its Leeds branch, after appointing KPMG to review its options.
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NewsK10 explores growth capital raise
Sushi takeaway concept K10 is exploring options for its next stage of growth, executive director Maurice Abboudi has told MCA.
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NewsPizza Hut to convert estate to fast-casual model
Pizza Hut, the Yum! Brands-owned delivery business, plans to convert the majority of its 400-strong estate to a new fast-casual model.
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Analysis & InsightCould pierogi become a food-to-go player?
Chef Damian Wawrzyniak wants to turn these Polish dumplings into travel hub staples, but could others catch on? MCA’s sister title Food Spark takes a look at their trend potential.
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NewsSouthwark late-night levy “could be nail in the coffin” for pubs
Industry associations “incredibly disappointed” by the decision by Southwark Council to introduce a late-night levy in the London borough.
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Analysis & InsightFive Guys set to bring up the UK century
Five Guys is bucking the wider market trend when it comes to expansion - but does closer analysis show there is room for improvement on food quality and value for money? MCA market insight director Steve Gotham delves into the data.
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NewsCaravan confirms Vardo in Chelsea
Caravan has confirmed its next opening will be new nomadic concept Vardo, set open this autumn in Duke of York Square, Chelsea.
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NewsDöner Haus heading to Manchester Corn Exchange
Berlin-style kebab concept Döner Haus is opening in Manchester’s Corn Exchange in October, MCA understands.
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NewsHalal Guys delisted from UberEats
Sales at US-founded fast casual chain The Halal Guys’ first UK site have been hit by 20% after it was delisted by UberEats because it has yet to receive a food hygiene rating from Westminster Council.
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M Restaurants sees productivity improve thanks to mindful days
The majority of employees (83%) at M Restaurants have reported that they are more productive at work following the introduction of additional M-indful Days holiday allowance.
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NewsNovus sells Balls Brothers sites to Mosaic
Novus Bars has agreed to sell three of its Balls Brothers venues to Mosaic Pub and Dining for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsBBPA voices concerns over ‘all-in’ Deposit Return Scheme
The British Beer & Pub Association has voiced concerns over the possibility that glass could be included in a future Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), suggesting that it would be “too complex and expensive” for pubs and brewers.
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NewsThe Tapas Room to launch new venue with London Beer Lab
The team behind The Tapas Room have joined forces with London Beer Lab, Brixton’s acclaimed microbrewery and bottle shop, on a new venue in Tooting Bec.
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OpinionShored up: Franco Manca bounces back
Italian casual dining is still dangerously overexposed, but Franco Manca has bucked the trend of consolidation and CVAs with its razor-sharp focus on food, service and value. After posting a year of growth and promising a new expansion drive, MCA’s Finn Scott-Delany speaks to Fulham Shore chairman David Page.
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Analysis & InsightBrandwatch: Turtle Bay
The Piper-backed Caribbean restaurant operator has arguably flown under the radar for longer than other casual dining brands. Now, having grown to 42 sites in the UK, MCA’s Georgi Gyton takes a look at the performance of the group and examines current consumer sentiment.