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All Operators articles – Page 50
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Analysis & Insight'There is an appetite for new Southeast Asian cuisine’
Lahpet co-founder Dan Anton talks to MCA’s sister title Food Spark about adapting to British tastes, popular dishes and where he’d like to open future sites.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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NewsTRG Concessions triple launch at Norwich Airport
TRG Concessions is launching two new Costa Coffee cafes and a Navigator pub at Norwich Airport.
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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.