All Operators articles – Page 28
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NewsLoungers updates on pipeline, hits 150 milestone
Loungers has updated on its opening programme with the launch of its 150th site - Fosso Lounge in Wells, Somerset - which brings it to 125 Lounges and 25 Cosy Clubs.
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NewsCosy Club and Zizzi among operators to open at Drake Circus
A number of restaurants, bars and leisure brands will be opening at a new leisure and entertainment development in Plymouth city centre, called Drake Circus Leisure.
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NewsThai Express lines up Southampton opening
Thai Express has lined up a new site for its eight opening in the UK, in Southampton, as the business looks to build a its franchise network, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & InsightAn enterprising move or PR exercise?
Plans announced last Friday by the Mayor of London to launch Night Time Enterprise Zones may be well meaning, but will they actually work? Andrew Don gauges the opinions of operators in the sector, featuring commentary from The Deltic Group, UKHospitality, Disco Bars Group and the Night Time Industries Association.
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Kalamaki Street Greek looks to expand fast-casual concept in capital
Kalamaki Street Greek, which opened its first site in Covent Garden in March, is exploring various options for expansion of the fast-casual format in London.
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Analysis & InsightWhy chicken restaurants could rule the roost
With a new wave of fried chicken shops opening in the UK in the past few years, Lauren Wellman, leasing agent at Shelley Sandzer, discusses the fundamentals that can make a focused on poultry a smart choice for emerging operators and whether there will be an operator who can steal KFC’s crown.
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NewsLoungers see no reason for momentum to stall
Loungers sees no reason why the momentum of its openings should falter, chief executive Nick Collins, told MCA, as it aims for 20 Lounges and five Cosy Club openings this year.
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Analysis & InsightGreek democracy
The Athenian, the Greek street food concept, has just secured a prime unit in London Bridge for its eighth site. As part of MCA and Restaurant magazine’s Generation Next series, which celebrates the future stars of hospitality, Neo Christodoulou and Tim Vasilakis discuss bringing souvlaki to the UK.
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NewsCafé Rouge partners with The Prince’s Trust
Café Rouge has announced The Prince’s Trust will be its new charity partner, following a three-year partnership with the NSPCC.
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Burger & Beyond, Baozilnn and Mother Clucker set for Market Halls intu Lakeside
Market Halls has revealed the line-up for its intu Lakeside food hall.
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NewsBarworks to convert remaining Diner sites to pubs
Barworks is deserting the casual dining market and phasing out it’s the Diner concept in favour of individual wet-led pubs, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & InsightCarbon ‘forkprint’ helps neutralise food emissions
Restaurants in California kicked off the movement, but now a consultancy service for menus is looking to bring the UK on board. MCA’s sister title Food Spark investigates.
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Why I can’t write an article on restaurant interior design tips
David Chenery of hospitality interior architects Object Space Place explains why flower arches and Instagrammability should come second to having a clear purpose and well defined brand DNA.
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NewsCG Restaurants & Bars set on expansion after ending sales talks
CG Restaurants & Bars has briefed property agents to identify potential sites for the ambitious group, after it ruled out a sale following several approaches towards the end of last year, MCA has learnt.
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NewsBuzzworks Holdings looking to double size of business
Buzzworks Holdings has plans to double to size of its estate over the next five years, adding on an additional 12 sites to its existing 11, MCA has learnt.
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NewsWolf Street Italian sees opportunity for up to 40 sites
Wolf Italian Street Food has identified capacity for up to 40 sites in the UK as it reveals ambitions beyond its original 2020 target, MCA has learnt.
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Five Guys opening at Ashford
Five Guys has signed up to open at Ashford Designer Outlet in the Autumn.
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NewsHancock’s Restaurants appoints liquidators
Hancock’s Restaurants, the American kitchen and bar concept has appointed liquidators after a resolution was passed for the winding up of the company.
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NewsMCA Introduces: Eden
The UK’s biggest nightclub operator, the Deltic Group, will unveil new brand, Eden, this summer into the Tiger Tiger sites it acquired last year. The move will push the company into daytime trading for the first time and could provide it with a new growth driver. Deltic’s chief executive Peter Marks talks James Wallin through the concept.
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NewsWarning that council funding shortfalls could hit hospitality
UKHospitality has warned that local authorities suffering from a lack of funds could have a negative effect on the hospitality sector.