All Operators articles – Page 60
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NewsKongs to make Birmingham debut
Bristol-based games bar concept Kongs is to continue its expansion push with an opening in Birmingham later this year.
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NewsBoparan plans Soho opening for Slim Chickens
Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), operator of the Giraffe and Ed’s Diner brands, is planning an opening for Slim Chickens, the Texas fried chicken concept, in London’s Soho, MCA understands.
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NewsKERB to launch meat-free market with WeWork
KERB, the street food market operator, are opening a meat-free site at Devonshire Square.
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NewsVeggie Pret to open in Manchester
Pret A Manger will open its first Veggie Pret outside London, in Manchester’s Deansgaete, chief executive Clive Schlee has announced.
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Former Living Room site to reopen as restaurant and VIP club
The site of the former Living Room and Sugar Hut in Liverpool city centre has been turned into a contemporary restaurant and VIP basement nightclub.
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Analysis & Insight
Lessons from the US masters
Operators in the UK have always looked across the Atlantic for inspiration, so AlixPartners US managing director Adam Werner highlights some of the key trends affecting the US market at the moment. James Wallin finds out more.
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News
Escape Hunt to reach nine managed sites by end of year
Escape Hunt is to open a further three sites in the coming weeks and expects to nine escape rooms trading by the end of the year.
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Megan’s eyes Brixton site
Megan’s, the London-based, all-day café and deli concept, is planning to open a further site in the capital in Brixton.
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Artigiano set to open third site
Espresso and wine bar Artigiano is planning to open a third site, in the City, MCA understands.
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OpinionProceeding with due care
In a rare interview, sector investor Richard Caring, alongside new Ivy Collection chief executive and Bill’s chairman David Campbell, talks to Mark Wingett about the future of the high street; the impact of the uncertainty over Brexit; the market in general; and the next stages of development for Bill’s and the Ivy Collection
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Davy’s to open new City wine bar
Davy’s Wine Merchants is to open a new wine bar and restaurant in the City, at 21-23 1 St Swithin’s Lane.
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Analysis & InsightRate of Scottish restaurant closures rises almost four-fold in decade
The annual number of restaurant failures in Scotland rose from 19 in 2007 to 73 in 2017, according to analysis of Insolvency Service data by business advisers French Duncan.
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Opinion
A glass half full
Closing in on the 20-site mark, Veeno has reached a fork in the road for future development. Georgi Gyton spoke to co-founder Nino Caruso about the journey so far, and which direction the company might head in
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NewsKerb to leave Camden Market
Street food operator Kerb is to leave Camden Market after two years.
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NewsVeeno to rebrand Veeno Club and expand subscriber offer
Veeno is to rebrand its Veeno Club to Veeno Family, and is looking to expand its offer for people that sign up, MCA has learnt.
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OpinionQ&A with Simon Smith, SSP
MCA talks to Simon Smith, chief executive of SSP UK & Ireland, about partnerships, the evolution of the travel hub market and developing new concepts
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Opinion
Smile and smile and be a crocodile
In his latest Going Global column, international franchising expert, Jasper Reid, looks at the questions brands should be asking to ensure any move overseas is a smart commercial decision.
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NewsLicensing restrictions result in closure of Vinoteca Soho
Vinoteca has closed its wine bar on Beak Street in Soho due to licensing restrictions, and is looking to relocate to a new site, MCA has learnt.
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NewsTenpin operator sees H1 food lfls rise 9.4%
Ten Entertainment Group, the bowling alley operator, saw a 9.4% increase in like-for-like food sales in the six months to 1 July.
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Analysis & InsightRate of licensed premises closures almost doubles
The rate of decline for the number of licensed premises in Britain has almost doubled since the last edition of the Market Growth Monitor, from CGA and AlixPartners.