All Operators articles – Page 48
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NewsDrake & Morgan FY lfls up 1.2%
Drake & Morgan has reported like-for-like sales for the year to 25 March 2018 up 1.2%.
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Analysis & InsightMCA Introduces… The Bedford from Three Cheers
Three Cheers recently reopened The Bedford in Balham – the second project through its partnership with Ei Group, and Ei’s largest project to date – following a £3m refurbishment. Georgi Gyton went to find to find out how they spent the money and what potential the partnership holds in the future.
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NewsBavava to launch Döner Shack model
Bavava Restaurants, the operator of the Döner Haus concept, is launching a new quick service format, Döner Shack, which will be expanded by franchising, MCA understands.
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NewsK10 launches virtual brand on Deliveroo
London-based sushi concept K10 has launched a virtual brand on Deliveroo called Katsunama, MCA has learnt.
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NewsCrussh announces second SSP site
Crussh, the healthy food and juice chain, will open a second rail site with SSP, in London Bridge in Spring 2019.
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Analysis & InsightThat was the year that was in M&A
This year has been far from the barren 12 months many predicted for sector M&A activity. Strong businesses with good management teams have continued to generate significant interest, especially in the drinks-led sector. AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith reflects on the major deals and themes that emerged.
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NewsCrêpeaffaire opens first TRG Concessions site at Luton Airport
Crêpeaffaire has opened the first site through its new partnership with TRG Concessions at London Luton Airport.
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NewsCommons committee demands answers from Pat Val
Patisserie Holdings has been asked to present details of its payment practices to Commons committee.
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NewsSector lfs up 1.5% in November
The trend of pubs outperforming restaurants continued in November, the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker has shown.
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NewsDaisy Green secures 10th site
Daisy Green Collection has secured its 10th site in London. It will open at One Heddon Street, just off Regent’s Street.
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NewsStonegate trials ‘next generation’ Walkabout in Watford
Stonegate Pub Company is trialling several ‘next generation’ concepts at the newly refurbished Walkabout in Watford, MCA has learnt.
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NewsHumpit Hummus agrees deal with NUS for university franchise
Humpit, the Venturian-backed hummus and pita bar concept, is embarking on a master franchise agreement with the National Union of Students (NUS), MCA has learnt.
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NewsOssett Brewery sells 50% stake to private investor
Ossett Brewery has sold a 50% stake in its group business to private investor Mark Hunter, and said it plans to expand its freehold pub and Craft Asylum bar estate next year.
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NewsDuck & Rice eyes London and international licensing
The Duck & Rice pub in Soho – the concept conceived by Alan Yau in 2015 – is in talks regarding its first overseas licensing deal.
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NewsHollywood Bowl reports FY lfls up 1.8%
Hollywood Bowl has announced a like-for-like (lfl) sales increase of 1.8% for the full year ended 30 September 2018.
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NewsGerman Doner Kebab to open 35-40 sites next year
German Doner Kebab has signed development deals with 41 franchise operators which will see the fast casual concept open around 35-40 sites next year, MCA has learnt.
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OpinionBrewDog-bound Lockwood optimistic for UK on-trade
Mitchells & Butlers’ beer and cider procurement manager Ben Lockwood is about to step into a new role as international marketing director for BrewDog. He spoke to Nicholas Robinson of MCA’s sister title, the Morning Advertiser about his thoughts on the trade and the beer scene
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Analysis & InsightA step in the right direction
With Brexit threatening to worsen the already difficult process of finding staff, some operators are looking to alternative resource pools. Georgi Gyton spoke to businesses using hospitality charity Only A Pavement Away about how the process works and the benefits of giving people a second chance.
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NewsRohit Ghai to launch new concept at Boxpark Wembley
Renowned chef Rohit Ghai is to launch a new Indian comfort food concept at Boxpark Wembley, called Koolcha.
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NewsTRG Concessions triple launch at Norwich Airport
TRG Concessions is launching two new Costa Coffee cafes and a Navigator pub at Norwich Airport.