All Operators articles – Page 76
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Old Chang Kee to make London debut
Old Chang Kee, the 78-strong Singaporean quick service group, has secured its debut UK site in Covent Garden.
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NewsNWTC named sector’s fastest growing company
New World Trading Company, the Graphite-backed pub group, has been named the fastest growing company in the UK eating and drinking-out sector over the past year.
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Analysis & Insight
Apprenticeships most beneficial as a recruitment tool
Hospitality businesses are finding the apprenticeships are most useful as a recruitment tool, according to a new survey from People 1st.
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NewsCrosstown developing new delivery tech solution
Crosstown Doughnuts is developing an on-demand technology solution which aims to give fledgling brands direct control over their delivery business and associated consumer data, MCA has learnt.
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Brandwatch: Just Eat
Just Eat may have reported strong order growth in its full year results yesterday – up 19% in the UK, to 105 million – but the market balked at its lower forecasts for growth in 2018, largely down to planned investment in areas like its branded restaurant delivery partnerships, in a bid to fend off increasing competition. MCA explores the potential impact of its plans.
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Five Points Brewing Co to launch Crowdcube fund
Independent craft brewery The Five Points Brewing Co is to launch its first round of crowdfunding, on Crowdcube, on 9 March.
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Doughnut Time UK not affected by Australian closures
Doughnut Time, the Australian gourmet brand with three London stores, has been sold with a number of stores closing – though the UK stores are not believed to be affected.
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Vessel begins rollout with 7 new sites across UK
Vessel, the dark kitchen group, has begun its rollout across the UK, opening two sites in Leeds, two in Manchester, and three in London, in Battersea, Hammersmith and Tobacco Dock, MCA has learnt.
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Pernod Ricard launches The Loft
Pernod Ricard UK is launching The Loft, a multipurpose experiential bar and events space in Manchester. The Loft is 6,000 sq. ft, with a training bar, private event space and is now open for private hire, at old Walkabout Bar on 13 Quay Street. The venue will serve 19 brands ...
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Boxpark teams up with LWE for music programme
Boxpark Croydon has teamed up with club and event LWE for a programme of evening shows.
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Walmart moves into prepared meals
Walmart, the US based owner of Asda, is planning to compete against restaurant chains by offering prepared meals at its stores, Bloomberg reports.
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Analysis & InsightSing when you’re winning
Press coverage of the eating out sector has not made the easiest reading of late, however beyond the much-debated headwinds and the travails of selected brands, the sector remains replete with success stories. Ahead of this week’s Retailers’ Retailer of the Year awards, James Wallin highlights just a few.
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Diary: Giraffe; Wahlburgers and Gordon Ramsay (again)
This week’s Diary discusses…. well… the same stuff as last week really as we bring you the grapevine’s latest on the senior team at Gordon Ramsay Group. We also discuss rumblings around Boparan and the latest US chain thought to be eyeing a UK launch.
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NewsPOD reports 8% lfl growth
POD, the healthy eating grab and go concept, has achieved like-for-like growth of 8% in the first two months of 2018, chief executive Alex Young has told MCA.
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News‘London is the burger Mecca’
Shake Shack culinary director Mark Rosati talks to MCA about how he takes inspiration from London’s burger scene, building enduring sites that connect with their community, and the group’s thoughtful and considered approach to expansion
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NewsFounders’ Forum Focus: What the Pitta!
What the Pitta! has ambitious expansion plans, and the growing trend for flexitarianism – or eating less meat to you and me – is helping to achieve them.
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Analysis & InsightRebalancing the landlord/tenant relationship
As pressures mount on operators, their relationships with landlords are becoming increasingly important. But, are both sides speaking the same language? David Abramson, chief executive of leisure property consultant Cedar Dean, discusses.
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Analysis & Insight
Dealing with the epidemic of no-shows
With pressures mounting on operators from all sides, the added disruption of diners failing to show up for booked slots is one everyone would prefer to avoid. Here Nick Telson, Co-founder of DesignMyNight, discusses the no-show phenomenon, looking at what can be done to tackle the most recent thorn in the industries side.
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NewsShake Shack looking to open more sites this year
Shake Shack, the US burger brand, could a few more UK sites this year, either in London or outside, MCA has learnt.
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Just Eat announces plastic reduction measures
Just Eat has announced a drive to reduce excess plastic in takeaway packaging – on the same day as Deliveroo revealed similar plans.