All Operators articles – Page 86
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Analysis & InsightBorg-Neal: The case against delivery and discounts
Oakman Inns founder and chief executive, Peter Borg-Neal, writes for MCA about his thoughts on the current trading environment and where the opportunities to win market share really lie. He explains why Oakman has rejected two of the most common strategies adopted by operators – discounting and delivery – and also reveals the group is about to launch a new app, Oakman-pedia.
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Soho House submits plans for Mollies in Manchester
Soho House Group has submitted plans to open one of the first sites under its new concept Mollies Motel & Diner in Manchester
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Moody Burgers exceeds crowdfunding target
Burger delivery and collection service Moody Burgers has exceed
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NewsPret introduces 50p reusable cup discount
Pret A Manger introduced its 50p discount yesterday to encourage more customers to bring reusable coffee cups into its sites.
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NewsPuttshack set for No.1 Poultry
Puttshack, Adam Breeden’s next-generation mini-golf, bar and restaurant experience, is set to open in the City
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Eataly targets Bishopsgate site
Eataly, the Italian food emporia and restaurant group, has lined up its UK debut site in Bishopsgate, the Evening Standard reports.
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NewsTom Kitchin to open fourth restaurant in Edinburgh
Chef Tom Kitchin has announced the Kitchin Group is to open a new restaurant and bar in Edinburgh next summer.
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Analysis & InsightBah headwinds
After a year of changes at the top and problems on the bottom line, it is easy to forget that there are operators who continue to fire on all cylinders. James Wallin looks at the companies for whom 2017 wasn’t an annus horribilis and what they are getting right, as well as discussing why we should all make a New Year’s resolution to ban the phrase ‘headwinds’.
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NewsPerritt bros to open second Beer+Burger
The Perritt brothers, Jonathan and Andrew, are to launch a second site under their Beer+Burger concept in East London
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NewsMCA’s Big Fat Review of the Year
From Admiral’s acquisition to Zizzi’s tie-up with Sainsbury’s, we present a potted history of 2017
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NewsPizzaLuxe enters SSP partnership
PizzaLuxe, the Paul Goodale-owned, fast casual concept, is to enter transport hubs after signing a new agreement with SSP
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Granier lines up three more UK sites
Granier, the Spanish bakery and cafe group, his announced its sixth London store, in the Stratford Centre, with three more lined up for the New Year, MCA has learnt.
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NewsCorbin & King “constantly looking” for suitable sites
The availability of suitable sites is a key barrier to expansion, both in the UK and internationally, Corbin & King co-founder and chief executive Jeremy King told MCA.
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NewsLondon Union to open in Woolwich
London Union, the street food market operator, is planning to launch at Woolwich Indoor Market in March.
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Analysis & InsightDelivery presents bitter/sweet pill for operators
A new wave of delivery is rapidly transforming the dynamics of the restaurant industry, with everyone from fledgling operators to listed hospitality groups entering the fray - whether they want to or not. But has the impact been wholly positive, and is the current model sustainable for operators already battling a series of cost pressures? Finn Scott-Delany reports.
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ALMR launches hospitality diploma
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has launched its diploma for the UK hospitality sector.
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Analysis & Insight
Inside track: Operator & investor view
As 2017 draws to a close, Tom Barnard, director of M&A at BDO talks to those operating and investing in the restaurant and bars sector to understand how they will reflect on the year, what opportunities and challenges they foresee ahead, and unavoidably, their views on Brexit
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HiLo closes site to focus on wholesale
HiLo, the grab and go lunch pot concept by Chop’d founder Jasper Wight, has closed its single site in the City to concentrate on wholesale, MCA has learnt.
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NewsPapa John’s to target north of England for expansion
Papa John’s is targeting franchise development in the north east and north west of England, new franchise sales and business development manager Phil Gaffer told MCA.
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ALMR welcomes business rates pledge
The ALMR has said it welcomes London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s pledge to cut business rates for hospitality businesses.