All Operators articles – Page 40
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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.
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News
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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News
Pheby launches Salt and Smoke Rib Club
Pheby Foods has launched another virtual brand, Salt and Smoke Rib Club.
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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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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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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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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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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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News
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.
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OpinionA no-brainer of sorts
In his latest monthly column Dominic Walsh digests the news of Steve Richards’ departure from Casual Dining Group with mixed emotions although concluding, after some consideration, that it makes sense. He goes on to ponder the future of Fuller’s following its boardroom shake-up.
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News
Dum Dum opening in Bluewater
Dum Dum, the baked doughnut concept, is opening at Bluewater shopping centre.
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News
Foxlow Soho to close
Foxlow, the sister brand of Hawksmoor, has announced that it will close its Soho site.
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NewsJoe & The Juice secures Mayfair site
Joe & The Juice is to open its next London site at 20 North Audley Street in Mayfair later this month.
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NewsIsland Poke lines up eighth site eight, develops ordering app
Island Poke, the White Rabbit Fund backed concept, will open its eighth site in the South Bank Place development later this year, while it is preparing to launch a consumer app amid growth of its click and collect business, MCA has learnt.


























