All Operators articles – Page 34
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NewsRunners and riders highlight health of sector
What sets the companies riding high in the AlixPartners Growth Company Index apart from their peers and able to continue to perform in the face of unprecedented headwinds? Graeme Smith and Craig Rachel take a closer look at the what this year’s list tells us about wider trends in the sector.
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Axe throwing viking bar for York
A York bar operator is seeking to open a Viking themed bar-restaurant with axe-throwing alleys.
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NewsAlixPartners Growth Company Index 2019 Top 50
This year saw MCA once again team up with AlixPartners to identify the fastest growing companies in the UK eating and drinking out sector. The following is the top 50 in full.
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NewsGeneration next: Sow
The bowl food concept, backed by Pastaio investor Shemeel Khan, launches in Soho next month but already has eyes on expansion. Founder Peter Farrell gives Stefan Chomka the lowdown on the concept, possible routes for further growth and the learnings he took from street food
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NewsHeavenly Desserts to open new flagship store; develops vegan menu
Heavenly Desserts is to open a new flagship dessert parlour in Birmingham as part of its openings programme in 2019, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & Insight
Going Global: All gone to look for America
In the first of a two-part column on international expansion, Jasper Reid looks at the big prize for many operators – cracking the US – with some help from the A-Team of operators.
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NewsPod sees ‘dramatic turnaround in performance’ in 2018
Pod Food has said it saw a “dramatic turnaround in performance” last year, as forecast in last year’s accounts, with EBITDA levels improving by £1.2m, to reach a positive £0.4m figure for the year to 3 January 2019.
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NewsTRG Concessions opens new concept in Eurostar lounge
TRG Concessions has launched a new concept called The Station Pantry within Eurostar’s departure lounge.
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NewsSimply Fresh to launch food hall
Simply Fresh, the upmarket grocery store, is set to launch a food hall store in June, with four food concessions, a bar and live music creating a ‘convenience plus’ space.
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Analysis & InsightWhy BrewDog is really cultured
MCA contributing editor Peter Martin looks at the remarkable rise of Scottish brewer and pub operator BrewDog from a disruptor to a global beer titan now valuing itself at £1.8bn.
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OpinionCan US sensation The Halal Guys conquer the UK?
MCA’s sister title Food Spark talks to Jan van Delden, partner at franchisee ITICO UK, about The Halal Guys’ entry into Britain’s fast-casual food market.
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Mac Factory opens in Westgate Social
The Mac Factory, the mac and cheese concept, has opened a site at Oxford’s Westgate Social.
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NewsLane7 lines up Liverpool
Lane7, the boutique bowling alley concept, is opening in Liverpool’s Clayton Square.
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Pheby launches Salt and Smoke Rib Club
Pheby Foods has launched another virtual brand, Salt and Smoke Rib Club.
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NewsPatty & Bun to trial chicken burger concept Jefferies
Patty & Bun is launching a chicken burger concept called Jefferies at Incipio Group’s The Prince this summer.
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NewsVinoteca exchanges on Paradise Birmingham site
Vinoteca has confirmed to MCA that it has just exchanged on a unit at 2 Chamberlain Square, in Birmingham’s Paradise development.
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Analysis & InsightMark out of ten: Peely Peely Appealing
In his latest column for MCA, Mark McCulloch – the brand and marketing guru behind Supersonic Inc – considers McDonald’s Peely Peely TV campaign, as the fast food operator slowly ditches their most famous game-paign and goes more McDigital.
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NewsZabardast to launch franchise model through Seeds Consulting
Indian wrap operator Zabardast is working with Seeds Consulting with a view to launching a franchise model later this month, MCA has learnt.
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NewsL’Atelier Du Vin eyes south coast expansion
L’Atelier Du Vin, the upscale wine and cocktail bar concept, is planning to roll out to a number of sites across the South East, MCA has learnt.
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H&M to open cafe in Regent St store
H&M is opening a second version of its in-house café brand It’s Pleat in its Regent Street store.