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M&B buys under-performing Chef & Brewer site
Mitchells & Butlers’ plan to expand key brands has taken a further step forward, writes Paul Charity.The managed operator has bought an under-performing Chef & Brewer site, the Red Lion, in Handcross, West Sussex, from Punch Taverns. It is currently being converted into a Project Orange gastro venue — the ...
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Paul appoints CEO amid expansion plans
Paul UK, the patisserie and coffee chain, has appointed a new chief executive amid ambitions to more than triple its size over the next four years.The chain, which is owned by France’s Groupe Holder, a fourth-generation family business, has appointed James Fleming from Pizza Express.Fleming replaces David Belhassen.His appointment came ...
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Red Lobster to conduct brand refresh
Red Lobster, the US-based seafood casual dining restaurant chain, has revealed plans to remodel 700 restaurants.The group said it would be rolling out a new restaurant style that was “reminiscent of the seaside village of Bar Harbor, Maine”, following a successful trial.Red Lobster is introducing new lunch and dinner menu ...