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All Operators articles – Page 39
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NewsLoungers announces intention to float
Loungers, the Lion Capital-backed café bar group, has officially announced its intention to float on the AIM market. The 146-strong Lounge and Cosy Club operator is eyeing admission by the end of this month, when it is likely to be valued at more than £250m. In its intention to float, ...
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NewsRola Wala reboots international franchising
Rola Wala, the Indian street food brand, is set launch its international franchising business, after it was beset by political delays, MCA has learnt.
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OpinionMark Out of 10: KFC - Passive aggressive much?
In his latest column for MCA, Mark McCulloch – the brand and marketing guru behind Supersonic Inc – gives his view on KFC’s latest marketing campaign, which sees it acknowledge its many imitators littering the UK’s high streets.
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Moxy brings GÅRD to Heathrow
Belvar, the global hotel group behind Moxy, is launching its GÅRD Taste Scandinavian restaurant concept at Heathrow this week.
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NewsTime Out builds Markets pipeline
The Time Out Group has announced that it is to open five new Markets in the US and Canada this year.
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NewsZing Zing closes Elephant & Castle; eyes Shoreditch
Chinese delivery concept Zing Zing has closed its site on Walworth Road in Elephant & Castle, MCA has learnt.
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International Chinese concept Mr Meng set open in London
International concept Mr Meng Chongqing Gourmet is set to open its first UK site in London, MCA has learnt.
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NewsIsland Poke lines up seventh site
Island Poke, the White Rabbit Fund-backed concept, has lined up a new site in Victoria for its seventh opening, MCA has learnt.
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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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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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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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NewsMeatcure closes final restaurant
Meatcure, the Midlands-based burger group, has closed its final restaurant, in Market Harborough.
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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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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