All Operators articles – Page 53
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Analysis & InsightA swing and a hit
Competitive socialising has been a rapidly growing sub-sector of the UK leisure market for some time now. Be it crazy golf, darts, ping-pong, escape rooms, shuffle-boards or even axe-throwing, this segment is a broad church. The question raised more than most is will it be a sustainable part of the sector in the long term? With the recent fundraising by Flight Club and now Swingers, that conversation has now moved on to who will be the winners and losers. With a multimillion-pound investment from a leading investment firm, Swingers seems set to be one the formers, writes Mark Wingett.
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NewsEntourage Group looks to bring Toni Loco pizza concept to UK
Dutch hospitality group, The Entourage Group is looking to bring its new pizza concept, Toni Loco to the UK, in addition to its the Butcher burger concept announced earlier this year.
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NewsHeartstone Inns acquires first Channel Islands pub
Heartstone Inns has acquired its first site in the Channel Islands – former Liberation Group bar and restaurant, The Auberge, in St Martins, Guernsey, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & InsightThe dessert bars that are booming
Despite all the hype around healthy eating, consumers are still looking for indulgent treats. MCA’s sister-title Food Spark took a lot as some of the operators who are expanding on the dessert bar scene.
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PD Devco secures RBS funding for new venue
PB Devco, the Aberdeen multisite operator, is opening new bar and steakhouse concept Vovem, following a six-figure finance package from RBS.
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NewsCrussh confirms launch into workplace catering
Crussh, the healthy food and juice chain, has confirmed its move into workplace catering after opening a café in the recently renovated Minster Building, in the City.
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NewsRoosters Piri Piri looking to hit century of sites by 2021
Roosters Piri Piri is aiming to reach the 100-site mark by 2021, predominately through expansion in the UK, but also in overseas territories, MCA has learnt.
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NewsVarious Eateries secures additional debt as it eyes further growth
Various Eateries Limited (VEL) has said the difficult decision to close a number of its underperforming Strada sites has left it on a “strong financial footing”, with which to invest and grow its remaining estate.
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NewsWolf Street Italian joins line up at Boxpark Wembley, among eight others
Wolf Street Italian is to open at the new Boxpark Wembley next month, joining eight additional operators.
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Sipsmith to open dedicated gin shop
Sipsmith Gin has signed a deal with the Crown Estate to establish the first new dedicated gin shop in London for 200 years at Princes Arcade in St James’s.
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Simmons Bars secures site in Eastcheap
Simmons Bars has lined up a new site in Eastcheap, in the City, for an opening early next year, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & InsightApprenticeships: Is reform of the levy really the answer?
In his recent Budget statement, Chancellor Philip Hammond confirmed proposed changes to the Apprenticeship Levy, which the government hopes will help boost the dwindling number of sign-ups since its introduction in April 2017. But is reform of the levy really the answer, or should the sector be working better together to boost the profile of hospitality apprenticeships?
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NewsScottish brewer and operator Six Degrees North lines up fifth site
Scottish brewery and taproom operator Six Degrees North is due to open its fifth site in Dundee next month.
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NewsKERB confirms Seven Dials Market opening
KERB has confirmed it will be opening its first indoor food hall, in collaboration with Shaftesbury, in Thomas Neal’s Warehouse in Seven Dials, as reported by MCA earlier this month.
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NewsCineworld retail income up 7.9%
Cineworld has reported retail income growth of 7.9% in the UK & Ireland in the period 1 January to 11 November.
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NewsTossed in Co-op link up
Tossed, the healthy eating grab and go concept, has signed a franchise deal with Mid Counties Co-op, which will begin with a site in Oxford, MCA understands.
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Analysis & InsightMaking digital culture add up
Retaining the best staff has always been of the utmost importance to a business and big player Casual Dining Group is no exception. Here, Celia Pronto discusses how Workplace by Facebook has brought staff together across the multi-brand company and helps staff feel part of the business.
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OpinionKiller concept hits the bullseye
Flight Club is fusing technology, food and beverage and the unstoppable rise of the experiential to create a concept that can be rolled out across the country, and even the globe. Mel Flaherty meets co-founder Steve Moore to discuss the art of the oche.
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NewsDavy’s to counter pressure on margins with additional investment
Davy’s is to continue to invest in its wine bar and restaurant business next year as pressure on margins increases, MCA has learnt. It follows an estimated £1.5m in capex for 2018, with £750k earmarked for 2019.
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The Italian Job to launch Holloway street food market
The team behind The Italian Job pub concept is launching a new street food market in Holloway.