All Operators articles – Page 66
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NewsNew Belgian chip concept targeting up to 300 sites
A new Belgian chip concept called Frites 33 is to launch in Nottingham next month, with a second store to follow in Derby, before the concept is rolled-out across the UK from next year.
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NewsOne in 10 hospitality workers planning to leave UK after Brexit
A YouGov survey has claimed that 11% of hospitality workers – equivalent to 330,000 – are considering leaving the UK as a result of Brexit.
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NewsSSP and Welcome Break extend partnership
SSP and Welcome Break are to extend their partnership which has already seen an Upper Crust unit open at Oxford Services.
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OpinionEyes down, looking
Competitive socialising is a craze that shows no signs of diminishing – with concepts focussed on everything from crazy golf to bingo via ping pong popping up across the country – but what does the segment’s long-term future hold? Mark Wingett discusses, as well asking whether Mitchells & Butlers will be able to find another Miller & Carter.
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NewsGreggs partners with Deliveroo for Birmingham trial
Greggs has launched a trial delivery service with Deliveroo in Birmingham as it continues its exploration of the delivery market.
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OpinionThai breaker
TriSpan’s acquisition of a significant stake in Rosa’s Thai Café should provide a timely boost to a market buffeted by the headwinds currently blowing through it. Mark Wingett discusses how this deal also welcomes a new investment player into the mix - one determined to make its own mark on the sector.
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NewsForesight invests £2.5m in Naked Deli
Foresight Group, the Mowgli and 200 Degrees-backer, has invested £2.5m in Newcastle-based The Naked Deli.
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OpinionMartin: ‘It only takes one optimist to agree a daft rent’
JD Wetherspoon’s outspoken founder and chairman Tim Martin shares his thoughts on ‘the insane rent review market’, and why it’s not necessary clear who’s to blame
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NewsGrabThai lines up two more
GrabThai, the Minor International grab and go brand, has lined up two new London sites, which will bring its total to eight, MCA has learnt.
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NewsTen Group CEO to step down
Ten Group, the bowling alley operator, has announced that chief executive Alan Hand has decided to step down.
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NewsFriska secures third Manchester site; continues to eye London
Bristol-based Friska has secured its third site in Manchester as it looks to focus new openings in the north-west city this year, but is still eyeing London for future opportunities.
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NewsNew industry-led charity to help homeless into hospitality careers
A new charity has been set up with the aim of helping homeless and vulnerable people into careers in hospitality.
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NewsMercato Metropolitano confirms multiple talks in new London sites
Mercato Metropolitano, the Milan founded food hall concept, has confirmed it is in talks on a number of sites in the capital, and expects to open two more in London, as well as several in Europe, MCA has learnt.
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NewsJust Eat AR campaign views convert to sales
An augmented reality (AR) campaign devised for Just Eat has resulted in social media interactions converting into sales.
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OpinionThe art of the Source
Sourced Market founder Ben O’Brien talks about the art of curating different formats and championing artisan producers
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NewsTattu to make Scottish debut
Tattu, the contemporary Chinese restaurant brand, is to make its debut in Scotland, after securing a site in Edinburgh.
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NewsTime Out Markets agrees first management deal
Time Out has signed a management agreement with global real estate company Ivanhoé Cambridge to open its Market format in Montreal, Canada.
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NewsZing Zing goes into partnership with Homeburger
Zing Zing, the Chinese delivery-only kitchen concept, has gone into partnership with Homeburger, the better burger delivery concept, MCA has learnt.
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NewsStreet Feast to open in Wood Green
London Union is set to open its sixth Street Feast market in Wood Green, MCA has learnt.
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NewsSourced Market to open in Holborn and Eurostar lounge
Sourced Market, the hybrid London-based concept, is planning to open two new sites this year, in Holborn and at the Eurostar departures lounge, MCA has learned.