All Operators articles – Page 53
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Analysis & InsightA Novel Idea: No. 4 Utopia for Realists
Every month, former Five Guys operations and development director Marcel Khan reads a book (so you don’t have to) and applies insight to the sector based on what he’s learned between the covers and beyond. This month: Utopia for Realists: How We Can Build the Ideal World by Rutger Bregman.
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NewsTaco Bell planning Croydon opening
Taco Bell is planning to open a site in Croydon, as it furthers its expansion in the UK.
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NewsFast food outlets up 34% in UK
The UK has seen a 34% increase in fast food outlets from 2010 to 2018, a BBC analysis has revealed.
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NewsWok to Walk lines up five new sites
Wok to Walk, the Pan Asian street food concept, has lined up five new sites which will take it to 13 in the UK by the end of the year, part of an “aggressive expansion plan”, MCA has learnt.
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NewsArc announces next Manahatta in Newcastle
Arc Inspirations, the Leeds based bar operator, has announced plans to open a Manahatta in Newcastle on Collingwood Street.
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NewsWhitbread to retain Pure
Whitbread has reiterated that its key focus will be on hotels following the sale of Costa Coffee to Coca-Cola, though said it would retain its 49% investment in Pure, the healthy-eating grab and go concept.
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NewsEAT looks forward after restructuring
EAT, the Andrew Walker-led chain, is embarking on the next stage of its development, after successfully completing a restructure earlier this year, which saw it shed 10% of its estate and shore up its balance sheet.
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Analysis & Insight
Pop-up Life – a hit for all time?
The increasing popularity of street food and the use of pop-ups as test beds for new concepts has become an increasingly important factor of the eating and drinking out sector. Here Jill Livesey explores their impact, longevity and appeal to consumers.
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NewsSlim Chickens confirms Wales; plans move into Ireland
Slim Chickens has confirmed its second restaurant opening in the UK will be in Cardiff.
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NewsProtein Haus bought out of administration
Protein Haus, the healthy eating grab and go concept, has gone into administration and been sold in a pre-pack.
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NewsRedemption to open in Seven Dials
Vegan and alcohol free restaurant Redemption is to open a third site, in Seven Dials.
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NewsWharf Kitchen unveils line-up for Jubilee Place market hall
The Athenian, Ahi Poke and The Vurger Co. have joined the line-up for Canary Wharf Group’s Wharf Kitchen market hall concept.
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NewsThe Naked Deli secures Newcastle arcade site
The Naked Deli, the Foresight-backed healthy eating group, has taken on two empty shops in Newcastle’s Grand Central Arcade.
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NewsDubai group plans Levanthyme launch
A Dubai restaurant group is preparing to make its debut in the UK with the launch of a Mediterranean grab and go concept Levanthyme, MCA understands.
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NewsVaulkhard Group confirms first foray into accommodation
Northeast leisure operator Vaulkhard Group has made its first foray into accommodation with the acquisition of The Diamond Inn.
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NewsAbokado returns to growth, preps new look
Abokado, the healthy grab-and-go chain, has returned to the acquisition trail with a new site in Hammersmith, which will see it showcase a refreshed new look.
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NewsLucky Voice to revamp food to increase dwell time
Lucky Voice, the private room karaoke concept, is looking to develop its food offer to bring in line with other social entertainment brands and capitalise on the consumer demand for experiences, MCA has learnt.
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Wine bar/café concept Hixon Green eyes expansion
Hixon Green, the Hove-based wine bar/café concept is planning to expand across the south east, with a second site set to open in Lewes, East Sussex, and further openings being lined up in Horsham and Tunbridge Wells
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Analysis & Insight
Don’t miss the point
What a week. From the revelations at Patisserie Holdings, the ongoing and sad fallout surrounding food labelling and Pret A Manger, to the administration of two further sector companies, it was seven days that again put the sector on the front pages/in national news updates and front of mind in the public consciousness, sadly for the wrong reasons. It was particular frustrating, argues Mark Wingett, as at the same time, some positive strides were being made communicating what the industry contributes and the good it does.