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All Operators articles – Page 43
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NewsNeil MacLeod: ‘Lager is still king of the market’
As many swooned over craft beer, Revolution Bars co-founder Neil MacLeod looked to the more widely consumed lager for a premium makeover. MCA’s Finn Scott-Delany catches up with the Mission Mars director at their flagship venue Albert’s Schloss.
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NewsIncipio secures £5m funding, eyes expansion
The Incipio Group, the food court, bar and restaurant operator, has secured £5m investment to kickstart its next stage of growth, with five London sites and its regional debut lined up for the next 18 months.
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NewsOn the Bab relocates Marylebone venue to Soho
On The Bab, the Korean street food concept, is relocating its Marylebone site to Soho, while opening a first overseas location, in Paris.
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Analysis & InsightThe science of the subconscious
We all think that we know our minds and can make our own decisions, but how many of the choices customers make in restaurants are conscious and how many can be influenced? Kate Nightingale, head consumer psychologist and founder of Style Psychology reveals some of the science behind consumer behaviour and how operators can use this to their advantage.
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NewsThe Avocado Show prepares full launch in London
The Avocado Show, the Holland-founded Instagram-friendly concept, will use its pop-up at D&D London’s Bluebird as a launch-pad for London expansion, MCA understands.
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Analysis & InsightThe future of click & collect
Delivery has been the platform arguably making bigger waves in the world of consumer convenience, but the opportunities around click and collect should not be ignored. Georgi Gyton looks at the prospects for growth, what trends are being seen by operators, and how the entry of Deliveroo to the arena might change the game. Featuring commentary from McDonald’s, Tortilla, K10, Chop’d and HOP Vietnamese.
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NewsFormer Pat Val CEO to sue Causeway Capital Partners
Former CEO of Patisserie Valerie Steve Francis has launched a lawsuit against the café chains new owners Causeway Capital Partners, and has warned of more store closures, according to The Times.
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OpinionMark Out of 10: What’s the beef?
Mark McCulloch – the brand and marketing guru behind Supersonic Inc – gives his latest take on a marketing campaign by a prominent operator. Today, he looks at how Burger King capitalised on McDonald’s loss of its Big Mac trademark with a campaign, mocking up a Big Mac-inspired menu. Is BK’s bare-faced cheek to be admired or should the company be more focussed on promoting its own USP?
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NewsGrind to return to Crowdcube
Grind is to launch a new crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube next week as it unveils a raft of new openings.
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NewsAzzurri named casual dining group of the year
Azzurri Group, Wagamama, Oakman Inns, The New World Trading Co (NWTC), Dishoom and The Alchemist were among the winners at the Casual Dining Awards yesterday.
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NewsBrewDog sets out international airport expansion plans
BrewDog is to expand to over 100 sites this year, and plans to roll out in to airports internationally.
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NewsPat Val management team axed by backers
A source close to the ousted management team at Patisserie Valerie has said the decision came “like a bolt out of the blue” as the team prepared to take the business forward.
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OpinionPret: 'They've got so much credit in the bank'
Pret A Manger was voted most of admired brand by its peers in MCA’s Top of Mind for a tenth year in a row. Finn Scott-Delany finds out what makes it so appreciated by its peers.
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Analysis & InsightSRA says sector must ‘turbo-charge’ efforts on sustainability
The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has said the UK foodservice sector must “turbo-charge its efforts” on sustainability, in order to tackle climate change and environmental damage, in a new report published today.
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Analysis & InsightPersonalising the experience
As McDonald’s nears the completion of its Experience the Future store programme, the operator is increasingly looking for opportunities to boost the level of personalisation in its restaurants. Jason Clark, SVP, chief operations officer, McDonald’s UK & Ireland talks to MCA deputy editor Georgi Gyton about touchscreen kiosks, the opportunities for coffee, and the potential to expand its network of delivery partners.
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NewsReilley: IPO is ‘logical next step’
Loungers chairman Alex Reilley has described an IPO as a “really logical next step” for the c145-strong café-bar operator.
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Bubble Magik opens third site
Bubble Magik, the bubble tea shop concept, has opened its third suite, in Selfridges London.
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NewsPapa John’s reports fourth quarter revenue decline for UK
Papa John’s International has reported a revenue decrease of approximately $700,000 (£528,000) for the UK for the fourth quarter of 2018, in its latest trading update.
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NewsBistro Qui? appoints administrators; interest in remaining three sites
Liverpool-based operator Bistro Qui? has gone into administration, with its three remaining sites currently trading while a buyer is sought.
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OpinionThe Golden Boy
In the final of our series of profiles on Retailers’ Retailer 2018 winners, James Wallin speaks to The Alchemist managing director, Simon Potts, about mastering regional expansion