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All Operators articles – Page 36
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NewsGender pay gap is shrinking, says UKH
The sector has taken great strides to tackle gender pay inequality and promote inclusivity, according to new analysis by UKHospitality.
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Analysis & Insight‘The burger and barbecue markets are currently being cleansed’
Meat Liquor co-founder Scott Collins chats to Food Spark’s Sarah Sharples about the success of his vegan hotdog, chef collaborations, the terror of opening in today’s market and how innovation needs to come into marketing.
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OpinionCulture wars
This week Gordon Ramsay’s latest Lucky Cat was slammed for its ‘authentic Asian’ offering, while Aldo Zilli claimed only Italian chefs should cook in Italian restaurants. To help navigate the cultural appropriation minefield, MCA’s Finn Scott-Delany spoke to contributing editor Peter Martin and Mowgli’s Nisha Katona.
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NewsTonkotsu lines up site in new Shoreditch development
Tonkotsu has secured a site within a new office development in Shoreditch, for an autumn opening, MCA has learnt.
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Subway introducing first vegan sub and salad
Subway is introducing its first vegan sub and salad, which will be available in stores nationwide from the 17 April.
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Kalifornia Kitchen heading to Market Halls Fulham
Kalifornia Kitchen, the vegan concept, is opening its second site at Market Halls Fulham next month.
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Papa John’s lines up holiday park location
Papa John’s is to open a franchise store in Abbeyford Leisure’s St Andrews Holiday Park in Kinkell Braes.
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Analysis & InsightInternational operators still see opportunity in London
Never-ending confusion over Brexit and news of CVAs being agreed by restaurant operators has not tainted overseas operators’ view that London is a land of opportunity, says Morris Greenberg, managing director, CDG Leisure.
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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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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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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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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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NewsLane7 lines up Liverpool
Lane7, the boutique bowling alley concept, is opening in Liverpool’s Clayton Square.