All Operators articles – Page 58
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OpinionWhat next for Whitbread?
Dominic Walsh looks at what the future is likely to hold for Whitbread following the sale of Costa to Coca-Cola. He asks whether Pure is being lined up to repeat Costa’s success story and where the deal leaves Premier Inn, as well as speculating on whether this marks the beginning of the end for Whitbread as a corporate entity, and how many tears would be shed over its demise.
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NewsThe York Roast Co eyes new locations in 2019 and beyond
The York Roast Co is eyeing possible expansion after mainstream success of its trademarked YorkyPud Wrap.
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NewsJunkyard Golf to open in Liverpool ONE
Junkyard Golf Club, the experiential bar and mini-golf concept, is to open in the Liverpool ONE scheme in early 2019.
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NewsHeavenly Desserts looking to open a further four in 2018
Heavenly Desserts is looking to open another four sites before the end of the year, MCA has learnt.
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NewsInnovative Bites founders reveal rollout plans for ChipNation
The founders of confectionary importer Innovative Bites are launching a chip shop brand ChipNation, with plans to open 8-10 sites over the next year, MCA has learnt.
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NewsTough climate stalls growth push from TD4 Brands
Richard O’Sullivan, chief executive of Boost Juice Bars and The Shake Lab has told MCA that the current trading environment is the toughest he has known in his 40 years working in the sector, with rapid expansion off the table as an option.
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Analysis & InsightA Novel Idea: No 3. Blue Ocean Strategy
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: Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne.
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NewsEveryman sees F&B spend up 5.3%
Everyman Media Group, the cinema operator, has seen average spend on food and beverage increased by 5.3% per head, to £6.14.
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NewsNew guidance documents on tronc system published
A new practical guidance document for operators on how a tronc should be operated has been published.
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NewsBrewDog’s Equity for Punks raise now on Crowdcube
BrewDog has made its latest crowdfunding drive, Equity for Punks V, available for investment via Crowdcube.
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NewsHawkes to take cider production to the US
BrewDog backed craft cider producer and tap room Hawkes, has announced it will be starting production in the US.
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NewsShortlist announced for Beer & Cider Marketing Awards
The shortlist for the 2018 Beer & Cider Marketing Awards has been announced.
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NewsFood & Fuel confirms sale to Brunning & Price
Food & Fuel has confirmed it has sold the entire share capital of the business to Brunning & Price, part of The Restaurant Group (TRG), as reported by MCA yesterday.
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NewsS Group secures two new sites for kosher concepts
S Group has secured new sites for both its Pizaza and Soyo kosher concepts, in Edgware, MCA has learnt.
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NewsBlazing Bird 'could become standalone restaurant'
Blazing Bird, the virtual restaurant brand from Las Iguanas, could become a physical restaurant at some point, MCA has learnt.
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NewsPong set for UK rollout
Pong, the digital beer pong concept set to launch in Kings Cross, is looking to expand to Birmingham and Manchester next year after establishing itself in London, MCA has learnt.
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NewsGail’s launches new veggie and vegan-friendly breakfast menu
Gail’s has launched a new breakfast menu featuring new vegetarian and vegan options. New items include a sausage breakfast roll with Mayfield Swiss cheese and a fried egg, served on a cream bun with tomato relish, and a scrambled egg roll with avocado, tomato relish and baby spinach. It is ...
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NewsBrewDog confirms Brixton site; unveils raft new openings
BrewDog has confirmed it is to open a site in Brixton, as reported by MCA last week.
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NewsStonegate enhances training scheme for back-of-house staff
Stonegate Pub Company has enhanced its Albert’s Theory of Progression (ATOP) training scheme, with the addition of a new management training programme for its back-of-house staff.
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NewsInigo seeks £350k for kiosk rollout
Inigo, the sushi hand roll concept, is seeking £350,000 in crowdfunding to roll out kiosks across London.