All Operators articles – Page 28
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OpinionDominic Walsh - Getting in on the act
The proposed merger of Just Eat and Takeaway.com is the latest in a string on large-scale M&A activity, which on the face of it has been promoted by the demands of activist shareholders. But the real picture may be less clear cut, argues Dominic Walsh.
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NewsBoxpark to diversify into co-working space and smaller sites
Boxpark has announced plans for two new formats, BoxOffice and BoxHall, part of a plan to launch ten new sites over the next five years.
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Analysis & InsightIntense competition and cost pressures a drag on eating out market
The UK eating out market has experienced its slowest value growth in seven years and is forecast to grow 1.3% in 2019, behind inflation at c2%, according to the MCA UK Eating Out Market Report 2019.
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NewsFafa’s to open first UK site
International street food operator Fafa’s is to open its first UK site in London, in September.
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Analysis & InsightBill’s of Baker Street
As Bill’s moves forwards with its 2020 refresh programme, MCA market insight director Steve Gotham visits the newly-revamped Baker Street store to assess the changes, and looks what MCA’s customer insight data has to say about the performance of the brand.
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NewsComptoir CFO to step down
Comptoir Group has announced that Mark Carrick is to step down from his role as chief financial officer.
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NewsCorbin & King to close Bellanger, secure Notting Hill Gate site
The Wolseley operator Corbin & King has announced it will close its Islington French brasserie Bellanger, while it has secured a new restaurant site in Notting Hill Gate.
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NewsBundobust to open Manchester restaurant and brewhouse
Bundobust, the Indian vegetarian restaurant and craft beer concept, is to open a second site in Manchester that will also be home to a large in-house brewery.
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Analysis & InsightGaps and opportunities…
MCA’s market insight director Steve Gotham delves into data from the Office for National Statistics to gauge where opportunities lie for growth in each of the eating out market channels, across the regions.
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NewsShake Shack and Barburrito opening in Gatwick
Shake Shack is to open its debut airport site with TRG Concessions at Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal, MCA can reveal.
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NewsRooney Anand joins board at Chiktopia
Rooney Anand has joined the board at Chiktopia as a non-executive director.
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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.