All Operators articles – Page 77
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Opinion
A collective voice
Today sees a crucial vote on the creation of one trade body representing the whole of hospitality. James Wallin talks to Kate Nicholls, the CEO-elect of UKHospitality, about the reasons behind the new body and why the sector needs to speak with one voice
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News
BrewDog eyes first LoneWolf bar
BrewDog’s LoneWolf spirits business is currently looking for a suitable site in central London to open its first Spirit Bar, MCA has learnt.
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LV eyes Birmingham for second Grand Pacific
Living Ventures chief executive Jeremy Roberts has told MCA that the group aims to open a second site for its Grand Pacific concept early next year, with Birmingham the likely location.
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NewsHallmark of community dining
The three new food halls due to open in London this year under Market Halls could be the next tranche of a long-mooted trend, with 16 food hall proposals in the capital alone. MCA examines the potential
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NewsFood to go conference highlights huge opportunities for sector
MCA round-ups a bite-size selection of the best content from last week’s Food To Go Conference, held at the Ham Yard Hotel
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NewsBreeden eyes 75 sites for SEV brands by 2023
Adam Breeden has told MCA that he is aiming for 75 sites across his Bounce, Flight Club USA and Puttshack brands within the next five years.
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Analysis & InsightThe power of the PR stunt
With Greggs hosting a number of special Valentine’s Day pop-up restaurants within its stores this week, Georgi Gyton investigates how experiential marketing can be used to increase the brand presence of food and drink operators.
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Analysis & InsightFocus on: south east Asian dining concepts
Following the announcement that Leon is to open a Thai-inspired ‘fast food’ pop-up within one of its West End stores, in April, MCA took a look at how the market for south east Asian cuisine is performing and what’s expected in 2018
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News
Analysts Corner: Whitbread
Analysts at Goodbody have updated their forecasts for Whitbread, following its Q3 trading statement.
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News
Brewski to double up
North American-inspired bar and restaurant Brewski is to open its second site, in central Manchester next month.
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Analysis & InsightFlight to flight
The huge growth predicted in air travel has led to greater opportunities for some of the UK’s biggest restaurant operators as their core businesses come under pressure. MCA examines the the diverse range of operators entering the space
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News
WSH pledges to source 100% renewable power
WSH has committed to buying 100% of its electricity direct from renewable sources by 2020
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Analysis & Insight
Spend up at restaurants and bars in January
Expenditure across Hotels, Restaurants and Bars grew by 3.7% last month, compared to January 2017, according to the latest Consumer Spending Index data from Visa UK.
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NewsLeon reveals plans for Asian concept
Leon founder John Vincent has revealed the healthy fast food chain is going to be launching an Asia-inspired concept, as it looks to continue on its growth trajectory.
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NewsLeon to expand overseas footprint with HMSHost
Leon has announced it is planning a further 20 store openings in Europe and the Middle East through its partnership with HMSHost International.
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Five Points Brewery acquires Hackney pub
The Five Points Brewing Company has acquired Hackney pub the Pembury Tavern.
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NewsHarris + Hoole to open three more sites by summer
Caffe Nero plans to open three Harris + Hoole (H+H) coffee shops in the UK, in the next four months, Nero founder Gerry Ford told delegates at the MCA Food to Go conference.
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NewsCaffe Nero to open hubs of 100 sites in US
Caffe Nero founder Gerry Ford said the coffee chain plans to open hubs of 100 stores in US states, rather than try and saturate the market.
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NewsBodean's eyes train station concessions
Bodean’s BBQ, the London smokehouse restaurant group, is looking at train station concessions as a potential low capex route to growth.
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NewsTenpin operator acquires two new sites
Ten Entertainment Group, the Tenpin operator, has acquired two new bowling alleys, taking its estate to 42.