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All Operators articles – Page 65
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NewsYoh Burger looking to challenge F&B forecourt offering
New fast-casual dining concept Yoh Burger Co is looking to challenge the existing food and beverage offering on forecourts, as part of its plan to develop a nationwide presence, MCA has learnt.
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NewsWaka closes flagship Eastcheap site; eyes replacement
Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant Waka has closed its flagship Eastcheap site in the City, only months after opening.
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OpinionPie’s the limit for pastry experts
Pieminister, the Bristol-based pastry merchant, has grown from a single shop in the West Country to a nationwide business with a web of revenue streams. Co-founder Jon Simon reveals all to Jo Bruce
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NewsLondon's first vegan patisserie opens in Bayswater
The ‘first vegan patisserie’ in London, Café Forty One, has opened at La Suite West Hotel, Bayswater.
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NewsSubway extends partnership with Spar operator
Subway has expanded its partnership with Gillett’s Callington, the Spar operator, to open more sites later this year.
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Theatre experience concept eyes ex-LME site
A new theatre experience concept backed by leading advertising and technology executives is planning to open its first site in the City of London
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NewsSubway eyes off-peak dayparts for delivery
Subway expects its move into delivery with Just Eat will open up new peak dayparts away from its traditional walk-in busy periods, MCA has learnt.
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NewsEveryman to open cinemas in Cardiff and Broadgate
Everyman Media Group has announced it will open two new cinemas in 2019, in Cardiff (four screens) and London Broadgate (three screens).
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Analysis & InsightAI likely to create 6% net new jobs in sector by 2037
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to create a 6% net increase in jobs within the accommodation and food services sector, according to new analysis by PwC.
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NewsNewRiver: Hawthorn integration going well
NewRiver has this morning reported that Hawthorn Leisure, the 298-strong pub business it acquired in May for £106.8m, is expected to generate at least £3m of annualised operating synergies and that the integration of the business is progressing well.
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OpinionThe changing tale of ETM
Georgi Gyton spoke to the winners of The Evolution Award at this year’s Retailers’ Retailer of the Year Awards – ETM Group – about what prompted a change of strategy 18 months ago
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Analysis & InsightHot trends in the summertime
The rise of plant-based diets, declining alcohol consumption and a shift towards lower-sugar soft drinks are among the trends that are shaping the business models of many operators across the sector. Steve Gotham looks at what MCA data can tell us about consumer sentiment in these key areas
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NewsMuffin Break opens two, lines up two more
Muffin Break, the Foodco concept, has opened two sites in recent weeks, with a further two forthcoming.
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NewsEuro Garages plans 50 new Greggs sites
Euro Garages UK is planning to open a further 50 Greggs stores across the UK by the end of 2018, following its acquisition of a collection of Little Chef sites last year, MCA has learnt.
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NewsReal Eating Co focuses on small format, high footfall sites
The Real Eating Company, the South East based group, is looking to double up in Southampton as it looks to further shift its business model away from full service restaurants to grab and go, MCA has learnt.
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NewsMonty's Deli seeks £150k crowdfunding for market rollout
Monty’s Deli, the Jewish concept known for salt beef sandwiches, is seeking to raise £150,000 in crowdfunding to roll out new sites in food markets across London and the UK.
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NewsPapa John’s to remove founder Schnatter from all advertising material
Papa John’s has announced it will remove founder John H. Schnatter from all advertising and marketing material after he resigned last week following a racist comment made during a conference call.
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OpinionBritain’s beer bonanza
Pubs may well have seen a boost to trade over the past couple of months, but at what point will consumers’ try to claw back on summer spending. Dominic Walsh asks the question as well as throwing in his two-cents worth on the Beavertown/Heineken debate
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NewsIntu trials supper clubs
Intu, the shopping centre group, is trailing supper clubs, in a bid to capitalise on growing demand for experiential dining.
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NewsWoodforde’s Brewery teams up with Norwich City FC
Woodforde’s Brewery has announced a substantial long-term stand sponsorship deal with Norwich City FC.