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All Operators articles – Page 68
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Analysis & InsightThe opportunity is to be better
Loosening the reins on profit margins, improving your engagement with customers, and making sure you are offering something different to the competition are key to surviving in a saturated market, according to industry experts at Cedar Dean Leisure’s latest panel discussion, including former Five Guys operations director Marcel Khan and Jon Lake, managing director at Chopstix Group
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NewsThe Alchemist to launch new concept
The Alchemist is set to launch a new bar concept, which could become a second roll-out vehicle for the business
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Analysis & InsightHospitality sector missing out on £6.75bn a year, claims report
A new report from Barclays Corporate Banking has claimed that the hospitality sector is missing out on a potential £6.75bn of extra revenue a year, because businesses aren’t open at the times the modern consumer demands.
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NewsGreggs lines up two additional sites for drive thru format
Greggs has lined up two more sites for the expansion of its drive thru format, with more understood to be in the pipeline.
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NewsLondon Shuffle finds permanent site in Shoreditch
Shuffleboard concept London Shuffle is to move to a permanent home in Shoreditch next month, following three years of pop-up appearances.
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NewsThe Mediterranean diet
Mercato Metropolitano founder Andrea Rasca believed discusses his back to basics philosophy as he lines up new sites in London and Europe.
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NewsFlying Kiwi Inns down to one site
Flying Kiwi Inns has sold the Ship Hotel in Brancaster, North Norfolk, to the Chaplin Group, taking it down a solo site business.
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NewsAirport group MAG to roll out new F&B brand
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) is to launch Proof – a new food-led bar concept developed in-house - which it plans to roll out across its portfolio.
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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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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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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.