All Operators articles – Page 37
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NewsHolbrook named Retailers’ Retailer of the Year
Jane Holbrook, who stepped down as chief executive of Wagamama at the turn of the year, has been voted by her peers as the industry’s most outstanding operator of the past 12 months.
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NewsSticks ‘n’ Sushi tops Growth Company Index
Sticks ‘n’ Sushi, the Copenhagen-based Japanese restaurant group, has been named the fastest growing company in the UK’s eating and drinking out sector.
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Analysis & InsightEating up the planet
David Read, chairman and founder of Prestige Purchasing, discusses the critical role we all have in building a better food system
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NewsGeneration Next: Market Halls
Market Halls’ Simon Anderson discusses curating an offer that covers the cuisine bases, and the daunting prospect of opening a 1,000-cover food hall on Oxford Street.
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NewsTwisted London begins London rollout
Twisted London, the virtual restaurant brand from social media group Jungle Creations, has begun its rollout across London, MCA understands.
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NewsFranco Manca heading to Piccadilly Gardens
Franco Manca, the Fulham Shore pizza concept, is eyeing Piccadilly Gardens for its first Manchester site.
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NewsMeatcure closes final restaurant
Meatcure, the Midlands-based burger group, has closed its final restaurant, in Market Harborough.
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Frizzenti closes Halle Place over empty F&B units
Frizzenti, the wine on tap bar operator, has closed its FIZZ! Bar in Halle Place, Manchester, after a failure to fill the F&B units at the scheme.
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Nathan’s Famous begins UK rollout
Nathan’s Famous, the New York hotdog concept, is eyeing a second UK store, in Bournemouth.
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Analysis & InsightDigital marketing: ‘The industry is a generation behind’
With the average person reportedly spending a day a week on their mobile phone, brand and marketing expert Mark McCulloch, of Supersonic Inc, says the hospitality sector needs to be investing more time and money in the digital space.
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NewsPret extends roll out of in-store water fountains
Pret has introduced filtered water points at 250 of its UK sites, as part of its drive to reduce plastic bottle use.
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OpinionFocus on: AlixPartners’ Growth Company Index 2019
MCA editor James Wallin gives a sneak peek at this year’s entrants for the AlixPartners Growth Company Index and looks back at previous winners
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NewsMowgli looks to end year on 12
Mowgli is aiming to end the year with 12 sites open, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & InsightBringing it all together...
In challenging times, operators are turning to partnerships with retailers to reach new consumers and reduce opening costs – and industry leaders see this as a trend set to continue. Finn Scott-Delany examines some of the latest developments in this area, and asks branding and property experts of the benefits and drawbacks of entering into such arrangements. Also includes comment from MCA contributing editor, Peter Martin
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NewsCHIK'N confirms v2.0 on former BRGR Co site in Soho
CHIK’N, the fried chicken concept from the team behind Chick ‘n’ Sours, has announced its version 2, confirming a second store will open Wardour Street in Soho in May.
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NewsTRG Concessions teams up with Russel Joffe on Sonoma launch
TRG Concessions has partnered with Russel Joffe, founder of the original Giraffe brand, on the launch of a new casual dining concept called Sonoma.
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NewsUber Eats to launch London ‘Pick-Up’ service
Uber Eats is looking to capitalise on the trend for click and collect ordering with a new service called Pick-Up to launch in London very soon, MCA has learnt.
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NewsWok&Go signs franchise deal for 37 London sites
Wok&Go, the Pheby Food Concepts quick service brand, has signed a franchise master franchise deal for 37 sites in London over the next 10 years, MCA has learnt.
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NewsTaster plans 10-12 kitchens by summer 2020
Taster, the virtual restaurant operator, plans to open 10-12 kitchen in London by June 2020 to give it complete coverage of the capital, MCA has learnt.
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Flat Iron Square team confirms London Bridge market launch
The team behind Flat Iron Square has confirmed it is launching a new eating, drinking, shopping and art space in London Bridge, as reported by MCA last month.