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All Operators articles – Page 72
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News
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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News
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.
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News
Just Eat trials plastic opt-out
Just Eat has announced the launch of a trial to nudge customers to opt out of taking disposable plastics in their takeaway orders.
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News
Chester Race Company closes Ginger Wine Bar
Ginger Wine Bar & Delicatessen, owned by Chester Race Company, has closed down, only eight months after the company took it over.
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OpinionOur friends in the north
Operators in London often look to the US for inspiration and to find out what is on trend. Should they instead be looking to the talent in the north of their own country. Daniel Cornwell, managing director of SPE Resourcing, looks at the diversity outside the M25 and whether the northern powerhouse can challenge the capital
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OpinionSupply chain saga acts as wake-up call
The dramatic collapse of Conviviality, closely following other supply dilemmas for KFC and customers of Russell Hume, has shone the spotlight on the relationship between operators and their key suppliers. MCA spoke to leading figures across the eating and drinking-out sector, including some of the biggest customers of Conviviality’s Matthew Clark drinks wholesaler arm, to find out how the saga is likely to impact the sector going forward.
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Analysis & InsightCreative solutions are needed to close gender pay gap
Following the passing of the gender pay gap reporting deadline earlier this month, Kate Nicholls, chief executive, UKHospitality, considers what the results mean for the industry and how positive initiatives are helping to change things
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News
The Alchemist makes 'big strides' at breakfast
The Alchemist, the Simon Potts-led cocktail and restaurant concept, is looking to develop the breakfast daypart to maximise value from expensive sites.
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OpinionA restaurant in denial
Continuing on its mission to make wine more accessible to the masses, Vinoteca is now gearing up for its first regional opening. Georgi Gyton met the founders to find out more
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Opinion
On course to be US masters
Competitive socialising is frequently cited as the ‘next big thing’ for the eating and drinking-out sector and one of the stars of the segment is crazy golf concept, Swingers. Mel Flaherty met founders Matt Grech-Smith and Jeremy Simmonds as they look to hit overseas expansion a fair way.
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News
’The future of the pub is bright’, says CGA
While branded food pubs have seen a decline, “the future of the pub is genuinely bright” as food-led pubs increased in numbers during 2017, Phil Tate, group chief executive, CGA, told MCA.
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News
Tenpin acquires two sites from MFA Bowl
Ten Entertainment Group (TEG), the tenpin bowling centre operator, has announced the acquisition of two new sites, to take it to 44 in total.
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News
Former Grand Union spin-off closes
Trade Union, the standalone concept from Grand Union, which was acquired by Draft House last year, has closed, MCA understands.
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News
Debenhams to ramp up food offer
Debenhams has reported a 10% sales lift in the food and drink offer across its estate in the 26 weeks to 3 March.