All Operators articles – Page 26
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NewsChozen Noodle ditches Carvery Express brand
Chozen Noodle, the CP Foods-owned Asian cuisine specialist, has axed its Carvery Express brand, MCA has learnt.
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NewsThe Breakfast Group lines up two new openings
he Breakfast Group has lined up two new openings which would take its estate to 11 venues, MCA has learnt.
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Consumer trust being undermined by food delivery firms, says FSA
Consumer trust is being undermined by food delivery firms, such a Deliveroo and Just Eat, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
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NewsDum Dum secures further 10 locations for 2019
Dum Dum, the artisan baked donuts company, has revealed a five-year plan that could see it grow to “several hundred” units.
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Analysis & InsightThe leading edge in IT and digital marketing
As part of our Agenda series of roundtable discussions, MCA – in partnership with US-based digital marketing solutions leader Punchh – brought together marketing and IT directors from diverse, sector-leading UK operators for a debate on tech and digital marketing. Hosted by James Wallin, here are the highlights from the day.
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Analysis & InsightKeeping it healthy – no guarantee to staying alive…
MCA’s market insight director Steve Gotham delves deeper in the problems faced by the likes of healthier eating chains Pod, Filmore & Union and Vital Ingredient, and discovers that it’s not all black and white when it comes to value for money.
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NewsDaisy Green set for London Wall Place
The Daisy Green Collection is set to open its next site at the London Wall Place development, after applying for a café-bar premises at the City site, MCA has learnt.
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NewsLevi Roots closes single Westfield Stratford site
Levi Roots Caribbean Smokehouse, the casual dining concept fronted by the Dragon’s Den star, has closed its single site in Westfield Stratford.
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NewsAuntie Anne’s plans 20 new stores
US pretzel franchise Auntie Anne’s is looking to raise up to £2m to enable it accelerate growth and open around 20 company stores over the next three years, MCA has learned.
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NewsQuiznos secures Dartford, eyes eight this year
Quiznos, the American sandwich franchise, has a secured a new location in Dartford open later this month.
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Chinatown restaurateurs launch speciality spin-offs
Shaftesbury has announced that two Chinatown London tenants are launching new regional cuisine concepts, in response to demand for East Asian regional specialty dishes.
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NewsDebenhams to shake up F&B offering
Debenhams has parted company with its restaurants trading director, David Murdin, as the department store chain embarks on a consultation process across several divisions, MCA understands.
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NewsFlight Club to launch Electric Shuffle in Canary Wharf
Flight Club has revealed its new Electric Shuffle concept will launch in Canary Wharf by the end of the year, as it reports turnover up 32% to £9.9m in 2018.
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NewsLina Stores announces King’s Cross deli-restaurant
Lina Stores, the White Rabbit Fund backed concept, will open a new restaurant and deli in King’s Cross.
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NewsAlbert's to open in Wigan
Elle R Leisure is opening a fourth branch of its flagship restaurant and bar concept Albert’s in Wigan.
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OpinionNorthern soul
Liverpool has a hot new destination for eating out with the opening of Duke Street Food & Drink Market this week in a 100-year-old refurbished warehouse.
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NewsMcDonald’s to reduce plastic packaging
McDonald’s plans to remove McFlurry plastic lids from September, and all single-use plastic packaging across its salad ranges from next week. Sustainably sourced 100% renewable and recyclable cardboard will replace the salad packaging. The announcement came along with news of a revamped menu with new, lighter lunch options from June ...
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Wok To Walk opening in Deansgate
Wok To Walk, the international noodle brand, is opening a new site in Manchester’s Deansgate.
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NewsReal Eating Co returns to Horsham
The Real Eating Co has taken a site in Horsham’s Swan Walk shopping centre, replacing the concession it lost in the town when Steam Trading Cookshop went into administration, MCA has learnt.
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Master Bao to open at Westfield
Master Bao, the third bao concept from Frank Yeung, is opening in Westfield London.


























