All Operators articles – Page 69
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News
Wagamama to open fourth site in Edinburgh
Wagamama has been confirmed for the Fort Kinnaird retail park in Edinburgh for a 2019 opening.
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Bubbleology heading to Stratford London
Bubbleology, the bubble tea concept, is opening in Westfield London, MCA understands.
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NewsLeading operators set to make Welsh debuts
Leading operators including Honest Burgers and Pho are to make their debut in Cardiff next year as part of a new development in the Welsh capital.
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Square Pie founder launches Beat Foods
Martin Dewey, the founder of Square Pie, has launched a new venture specialising in taking “authentic restaurants brands and making them successful in wholesale and retail markets”
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NewsTim Bacon Foundation launches new campaign
The Tim Bacon Foundation (TBF), set up in memory of the late Living Ventures co-founder, has launched a second fundraising campaign after raising £550,000 in the last year.
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Opinion
The evolution of the doughnut
In her latest view of the US market, Kerstin Kühn writes for MCA about the evolution of the humble doughnut in the States. She investigates a whole new generation of doughnuteries springing up around the USA, making their mark on the country’s culinary landscape
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NewsShake Shack and Wingstop sign up to Boxpark Wembley
Shake Shack, Wingstop and Poptata are among the operators that will open at the new Boxpark Wembley, MCA has learnt.
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Kerb to supply Somerset House, Natural History Museum and Chiswick House.
Kerb, the street food market, is to become an official supplier to heritage venues Somerset House, Natural History Museum and Chiswick House.
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Gunpowder founders to open bakery and wine bar
The founders of Shoreditch restaurants Gunpowder, Madame D and Gul & Sepoy, Harneet and Devina Baweja, are to open a bakery and wine bar in July, called Custard.
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Minor Hotels acquires stake in Benihana
Minor Hotels, the Thailand-based hospitality group, has further strengthened its presence in the UK restaurant sector, after acquiring a stake in Japanese restaurant group Benihana.
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West Cornwall Pasty Co appoints new MD
West Cornwall Pasty Co, the Samworth Brothers-owned chain, has appointed Barry Cook, formerly of Gail’s Bakery and PF Chang’s, as its new managing director, MCA has learnt.
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Pint Shop launches new brand
Pint Shop, the two-strong beer house operator, has launched a new brand and is considering the potential for a smaller format model to accelerate growth, MCA has learnt.
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Warren’s Bakery opens first Welsh site
Warren’s Bakery has opened its first site in Wales as the chain continues with its rapid expansion plan.
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Analysis & InsightIs everyone in position?
The latest sector most powerful people list has unsurprisingly sparked debate on where people were positioned and who was included and left out. It has also put the spotlight on some of those roles that need filling across the sector, including at Drake & Morgan. At the same time, Wagamama has filled some roles of its own in its US operation, highlighting its determination to succeed Stateside, writes Mark Wingett.
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Basic backs grab and go concept Norigami
Firezza co-founder Edin Basic is backing a new Japanese-inspired grab and go concept Norigami, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & Insight
Jones goes back to the coalface
TPG Capital has returned to a trusted lieutenant, and one of the most impressive operators in the UK’s hospitality sector over the last 25 years, in a bid to move Prezzo forward. But why has Karen Jones decided this was the right time and opportunity to get back to the shop floor and how long will she need to be there, asks Mark Wingett
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NewsVeeno secures site in Croydon; closes Kingston venue
Veeno has secured a site in Croydon as it continues its expansion within the M25, MCA understands.
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Inception to start Squirrel expansion through Editions
Squirrel, the Inception Group’s healthy eating brand, is using Deliveroo Editions to grow its brand ahead of a potential physical rollout.
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NewsSubway targets 35 new South East sites by 2020
Subway has announced it is planning to open a further 15 sites in Kent and Surrey by the end of the year, and an extra 20 between 2019 and 2010, taking its total in the region to more than 125 outlets.
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NewsBrasserie Bar Co makes two senior appointments
Brasserie Bar Co has appointed Chris Guy as its new finance director, while he predecessor Helen Melvin moves to the role of director of people – a newly created position.