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All Operators articles – Page 60
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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.
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NewsInn Collection Group acquires first site outside heartland
The Inn Collection Group has acquired its first site outside its north-east heartland – the Waterhead Hotel in The Lake District, for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsSSP seeks to evolve in-house brands
SSP UK & Ireland chief executive Simon Smith has told MCA that the group continues to evolve its in-house brands as well as seeking further partnerships with established operators.
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NewsCoaching Inn Group looking to add at least four sites in next year
The Coaching Inn Group is looking to take its estate up to at least 19 sites over the next 12 months, MCA has learnt.
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NewsKerb unveils next batch of street food start-ups
Street food market operator, Kerb, has unveiled the next batch of traders under its ‘InKERBator’ programme, which aims to find the next street food stars.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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NewsShortlist announced for Beer & Cider Marketing Awards
The shortlist for the 2018 Beer & Cider Marketing Awards has been announced.
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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.