All Operators articles – Page 52
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Analysis & InsightPositives to be found in Budget announcements
Following Chancellor Philip Hammond’s last Budget statement before Brexit yesterday, MCA takes a look at the key points that affect the sector and gets some immediate industry reaction to the announcements made.
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NewsCo-op opens new format store focused on food-to-go
Co-op has opened a new format store that is focused on the increasing number of consumers that are buying food on the go.
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NewsTRG swoops in to purchase Wagamama in £357m deal
The Restaurant Group (TRG) has announced it has conditionally agreed to purchase the entire capital of Mabel Topco Limited – the holding company of a group that owns and operates Wagamama.
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NewsAdditional operators announced for Boxpark Wembley
Cut + Grind and Drums & Flats have joined the line-up to open at Boxpark Wembley at the beginning of December.
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Analysis & InsightNurturing from within
Recruitment in the sector is already proving difficult, without the fear of a further contracted pool of resources following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. MCA’s deputy editor Georgi Gyton discusses the benefits that could be gained from focusing more on the talent within.
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NewsThe Vurger Co. secures private investment for expansion plans
The Vurger Co. has secured investment from founder and CEO of KBW Ventures, Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, as it looks to expand its vegan burger business, according to Plant Based News.
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NewsBiff's Jack Shack heading to Boxpark
Biff’s Jack Shack, the dirty vegan street food concept, is opening in Boxpark Shoreditch. The concept, which serves deep-fried jackfruit burgers, ‘wings’ and sides, made its name at Kerb markets and at a residency at The Haunt pub in Stoke Newington.
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NewsCaprice to launch Sloane Street Deli
Caprice Holdings is launching a new wine bar, deli and restaurant concept on Chelsea’s Sloane Street in collaboration with Cadogan Estates.
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NewsNeds Noodle Bar targeting 100 franchise sites over five years
Neds Noodle Bar is looking to reach 100 franchise sites over the next five years, as it kicks off its franchise operation in 2019, MCA has learnt.
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GBK lfls down 8.2% year to date
Famous Brands, the South African-based company, which acquired GBK for £120m in September 2016, said the better burger chain’s trading position declined year-on-year with like-for-like sales down c12.6% over two years, and down c8.2% year to date, as it initiated a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA) process for the struggling business.
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NewsGourmet Burger Kitchen initiates CVA proceedings
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) is to initiate a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA) process, which could lead to the closure of 17 of its restaurants.
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NewsPatisserie Holdings: winding up petition against Stonebeach dropped
Patisserie Holdings has announced that the winding up petition against Stonebeach Limited, its principal trading subsidiary, was dismissed by the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts on 23 October 2018.
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NewsSoulmate Food founder unveils new concept
A meal kit entrepreneur and author is launching a LA-inspired healthy eating concept in Manchester’s Spinningfields.
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NewsSager + Wild to launch all-day bar-restaurant
The team behind Sager + Wilde are launching an all-day-dining bar and canteen on Old Street in Clerkenwell.
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NewsJollibee eyes Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham next
Jollibee, the Filipino fast food chain, will launch sites in Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham following its UK debut in Earl’s Court last week.
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NewsWarrens buys back franchises, continues UK expansion
Warrens Bakery, the growing South West group, has bought back three franchise stores, while at the same time planning a further 10 franchises sites this year.
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NewsCafe Rouge trials Chef & Rooster virtual brand
Cafe Rouge, the Casual Dining Group brand, is trialling a new virtual brand, Chef & Rooster, at selected sites, MCA has learnt.
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NewsCreams lines up 8 new sites
Creams, the desert parlour franchise, has updated its pipeline, with eight new sites lined up.
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OpinionDiary: Bingo calling
The buzz around social entertainment venues is certainly not subsiding. We’ve had tech-fuelled darts, ping pong and crazy golf, and now bingo is looking to increase its foothold in the space.