All Operators articles – Page 79

  • News

    Frizzenti eyes London Fizz! bar taproom

    2018-02-23T08:46:34.487Z

    Frizzenti, the drinks supplier and bar operator, is looking to open a tap-room style site in a railway arch in London, MCA has learnt.

  • Nick Collins
    News

    Loungers: 'We were guilty about getting overexcited about new openings'

    2018-02-23T08:39:00Z

    Loungers chief executive Nick Collins shares insights on not losing sight of the customer while rolling out 25 sites a year

  • Deliveroo Editions
    News

    Pho MD believes there is “no question” delivery rates will go up

    2018-02-23T08:38:00Z

    “There is no question, those rates are going to go up,” said Mark Smith, managing director at Pho, on the commission charged by delivery companies like Deliveroo and UberEats.

  • Sian Edmunds
    Opinion

    Mitigating the fallout from supplier problems

    2018-02-23T08:38:00Z

    With the recent press attention given to KFC’s supply issues, and product withdraws from Russell Hume and Fairfax Meadow, Sian Edmunds, partner, head of food and drink at law firm Burges Salmon LLP, discusses what operators can do to limit the negative impact of issues with suppliers.

  • Chris Hill NWTC
    News

    NWTC named 7th in Best Company to Work For list

    2018-02-23T08:37:00Z

    New World Trading Company has been named the seventh best company to work for in the Sunday Times annual round-up.

  • News

    Baygo targets 10 sites

    2018-02-22T08:35:00Z

    Baygo, the contemporary Caribbean grab and go concept, is looking to reach 10 sites in the next three years, MCA has learnt.

  • Kate Nicholls
    News

    ALMR and BHA members back UKHospitality merger

    2018-02-22T08:31:00Z

    Members of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers and the British Hospitality Association have backed the merger of the two trade bodies to create UKHospitality.

  • Living Ventures' Australasia concept
    News

    LV sweeps the board at Casual Dining Awards

    2018-02-22T08:31:00Z

    Living Ventures, wagamama, Bistrot Pierre, Brewhouse & Kitchen, Loungers, The Alchemist, Flat Iron, GBK, and The New World Trading Co were among the winners at the Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards 2018.

  • Opinion

    A collective voice

    2018-02-21T08:40:05.130Z

    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

  • News

    BrewDog eyes first LoneWolf bar

    2018-02-21T08:39:00Z

    BrewDog’s LoneWolf spirits business is currently looking for a suitable site in central London to open its first Spirit Bar, MCA has learnt.

  • News

    LV eyes Birmingham for second Grand Pacific

    2018-02-20T08:23:00Z

    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.

  • Market Halls
    News

    Hallmark of community dining

    2018-02-19T07:55:00Z

    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

  • Jonathan Robinson
    News

    Food to go conference highlights huge opportunities for sector

    2018-02-16T15:54:00Z

    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

  • Adam Breedon
    News

    Breeden eyes 75 sites for SEV brands by 2023

    2018-02-16T08:43:00Z

    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.

  • Krispy Kreme
    Analysis & Insight

    The power of the PR stunt

    2018-02-16T08:39:00Z

    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.

  • HOP
    Analysis & Insight

    Focus on: south east Asian dining concepts

    2018-02-15T08:28:00Z

    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

  • News

    Analysts Corner: Whitbread

    2018-02-15T08:27:00Z

    Analysts at Goodbody have updated their forecasts for Whitbread, following its Q3 trading statement.

  • News

    Brewski to double up

    2018-02-14T08:30:27.423Z

    North American-inspired bar and restaurant Brewski is to open its second site, in central Manchester next month.

  • Barburrito at Edinburgh Airport
    Analysis & Insight

    Flight to flight

    2018-02-14T08:28:00Z

    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

  • News

    WSH pledges to source 100% renewable power

    2018-02-13T08:31:09.087Z

    WSH has committed to buying 100% of its electricity direct from renewable sources by 2020