All Operators articles – Page 51
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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.
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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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NewsPheby launches first of three virtual brands
Pheby Foods Concepts has launched the first of three new virtual brands, which will be rolled out to 20 Wok & Go sites over the next year, MCA has learnt.
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NewsHubbox to double up in Plymouth
Hubbox, the Cornwall-based, Richard Boon-led business, is to double its presence in Plymouth.
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NewsSouth Coast Inns builds estate to 10
South Coast Inns is to open its 10th site in the January, and has been adding rooms to its existing estate, MCA has learnt.