All Operators articles – Page 43
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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NewsGiraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner CVA approved
Creditors have approved the company voluntary arrangement (CVA) of Giraffe Concepts Limited – the Boparan Restaurant Group subsidiary that operates the Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner brands.
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NewsBeckett: 'We won't open any any more Foxlows'
Hawksmoor founder Will Beckett has said the group is not focussing on the growth of its sister brand Foxlow, acknowledging mistakes her made in trying to establish a more mid-market concept.
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NewsPastaio backer to launch new counter service concept SOW
Pastaio investor Shemeel Khan is backing the launch of new counter service concept, due to open in June on 39 Great Marlborough Street, MCA has learnt.
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NewsRob Bastow joins Rockpoint Leisure
Rob Bastow has been appointed operations director at Rockpoint Leisure – the company created by CPL Training founder David Davies.
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Analysis & InsightGeneration Next: How to market your business with no budget
After getting “carried away” with the build and fit-out process for his two sites, Loui Blake, founder of Kalifornia Kitchen and Erpingham House, realised he was left with no budget for marketing. However after being forced to use several marketing hacks he realised he was capable of promoting his business on a shoestring.