All Operators articles – Page 88
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Analysis & Insight
Surfing the waves of M&A
After a quiet year on the M&A front, what can we expect from the eating and drinking-out market in 2018? Sam Fuller looks at the outlook for the various exit/funding routes and examines whether conditions may be ripe for more mergers and acquisitions over the next 12 months
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News
Optimism at Fuel Juice after restructure
Fuel Juice founder Jamie Weston, who returned to lead the group after a three-year absence, has told MCA the business is in a much stronger position following its restructure.
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NewsStonegate aiming for 150 late-night events this year
Stonegate’s late-night division is looking to ramp up its pop-up activity over the coming year, with a target of 150 events, head of marketing, Alan Armstrong, told MCA.
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NewsWadworth sees further opportunities for contract brewing arm
Family brewer and pub operator Wadworth’s contract brewing operation has recorded a bumper yield in the past 18 months, brewing more than 9,000 barrels of contract beer.
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Randy’s Wing Bars eyes 5-10 sites
Randy’s Wing Bar, the wings and cocktail bar which is due to open its next site in Aldgate later this month, is aiming to reach between five and 10 sites over all, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & Insight
Looking back and looking at the year ahead
MCA talks to leading operators across the sector about the big lessons of 2017, what’s keeping them up at night and their predictions for 2018. Featuring contributions from: Oakman Inns, The New World Trading Company, The Deltic Group and many more.
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News
Latte Levy: coffee shop operators react
A Parliamentary committee’s recommendation that a 25p “latte levy” be added to takeaway coffee cups has frothed the foam of debate over the 2.5 billion thrown away each year.
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Analysis & Insight
The great 'scam' of international franchising
Overseas licensing is seen as a natural next step for brands who have established themselves in their home market. But operators should beware that the pavements of foreign markets are not necessarily paved with gold and great care should be taken in finding the right partner. In his latest column, Jasper Reid examines the issue.
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NewsBe At One LFLs up 8.1% for the YTD
Be At One has announced an 8.1% increase in like-for-like (LFL) sales for the year to date (YTD), helped by strong sales over the Christmas period.
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Woolf & Bird closes only permanent site
Woolf & Bird has closed its only site, on Exchange Street in Norwich, less than one year after it opened.
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Wrapchic heads for Soho Square and Birmingham Airport
Wrapchic, the Indian burrito concept, is launching in Soho Square tomorrow and has a further site lined up for Birmingham International Airport.
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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