All Operators articles – Page 54
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Analysis & Insight
In other news
Whilst last week’s news was dominated by the fast-moving story at Patisserie Holdings, the last month has shone a light on a number of other companies in the sector, which are faced with their own issues and questions about their future. Mark Wingett gives his thoughts on the Coaching Inn Group; TGI Fridays; Five Guys; The Restaurant Group (TRG); and Gordon Ramsay.
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Analysis & InsightThe street food operators innovating for the meatless market
As Kerb launches its first meat-free market, MCA’s sister title, Food Spark, talks to traders about the dishes that are exciting consumers.
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NewsOakman Inns considering separation of The Beech House concept
Oakman Inns is to “slowly migrate” its The Beech House concept away from the core business, as it looks to expand on the high street, MCA has learnt.
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NewsThe Alchemist anticipates five in next financial year
The Alchemist has said it is anticipating five new openings in the next financial year, MCA has learnt.
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Denny’s to open second UK site
Denny’s is to open its second UK site in Renfrew, just outside Glasgow.
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NewsInception's Squirrel joins Market Halls Victoria line-up
Market Halls has announced the line-up for its Victoria venue, which includes Inception Group’s healthy-eating concept Squirrel, Press Coffee, and a spin-off brand from Breddos Tacos.
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NewsDum Dum heading to Bicester
Dum Dum, the artisan doughnut concept, is launching a new site in Bicester Village.
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NewsTime Out to pursue Spitalfields opening
Time Out Markets will continue to pursue the opening of food hall in Spitalfields after its appeal was dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Arc takes on Jamie’s Italian Newcastle site
Arc Inspirations has taken on the former Jamie’s Italian site in Newcastle, where it will invest £1.5m in the first Banyan Bar & Kitchen in the North East.
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NewsOakman Inns announces H1 lfl up 8.5%
Oakman Inns has announced like-for-like sales growth of +8.5% for the 26 weeks to 30 September – an increase on the 5.1% increase seen in Q1.
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Island Poke lines up sixth site
Island Poke has lined up a sixth London site in Shoreditch, MCA has learnt.
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NewsGreggs looking to open later to capitalise on delivery market
Greggs is looking to grow the evening day part by opening later, which would enable it to capitalise on the delivery market, chief executive Roger Whiteside has said.
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NewsDowning LLP parts company with Burning Night
Downing LLP, the pub investment vehicle, has parted company with the Burning Night Group amid concerns over the latter’s financial position and overrunning costs at two major sites, MCA has learnt.
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NewsBurning Night placed into administration
The Burning Night Group, the Leeds-based bar operator, has been placed into administration, MCA understands.
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NewsFood hall concept to launch in Urmston
A new-build food hall concept is set to launch in Urmston, Greater Manchester.
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NewsOrange Buffalo launches Kickstarter, opening in Tooting
The Orange Buffalo, the New York style wings concept, has launched a £40,000 Kickstarter campaign to fund its debut bricks and mortar site in Tooting.
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NewsBuongiorno e Buonasera opens in Bicester Village
Buongiorno e Buonasera, the Italian café and deli concept, has opened a third site at Bicester Village.
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NewsJollibee eyes 25 UK restaurants
Jollibee Foods, the Philippines’ fast-food group which is opening its debut site in Earl’s Court, has said it plans to open 25 restaurants in the UK within five years
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NewsIndustry coalition calls on Chancellor for action
UKHospitality and a coalition of hospitality businesses have written to Chancellor Philip Hammond to call for targeted support in this month’s Budget that will protect the economic contribution made by the sector.
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NewsShepherd Neame confirms acquisition of Ebbsfleet site for pub hotel
Shepherd Neame has confirmed it has acquired a new site at Ebbslfeet Garden City, a major strategic development bordering Greater London and Kent.