All Pizza Hut UK articles – Page 6
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Analysis & InsightStudy claims restaurant and pub dishes unhealthier than fast food
A study by the British Medical Journal has suggested food served in pub and restaurant chains is unhealthier than that of fast-food chains.
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Analysis & InsightTop 100 casual dining brands boost delivery offer
The top 100 casual dining brands increased their delivery availability, from 61% in 2017 to 66% in 2018, driven by fast food outlets and branded restaurants, MCA analysis reveals.
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NewsCapdesia amongst Wasabi bidders
London-based private equity firm Capdesia, which was founded last year by Christopher Unrath and Niels Lorijn, formerly of US private debt firm CapitalSpring, is one of the remaining bidders to acquire a stake in Wasabi, the sushi and bento chain.
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NewsPE firms circle Wasabi
A handful of private equity firms are in the running to acquire a stake in Wasabi, the sushi and bento chain.
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NewsPizza Hut Restaurants launches first home delivery offer
Pizza Hut Restaurants has started offering home delivery for the first time, MCA understands.
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NewsPaton swaps Pizza Hut for BrewDog
Lisa Paton, formerly market growth director at Pizza Hut UK & Europe, has joined BrewDog as its retail director, Europe, MCA understands.
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News
Birts steps down from Pizza Hut Restaurants
Henry Birts has stepped down as deputy managing director/chief operating officer of Pizza Hut Restaurants, after eight years with the c260-strong company.
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NewsAndrews steps down as Byron IT director
Sarah Andrews, formerly of Tesco and Whitbread, has stepped down as IT director of better burger brand Byron.
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Analysis & Insight
In other news
Whilst last week’s news was dominated by the fast-moving story at Patisserie Holdings, the last month has shone a light on a number of other companies in the sector, which are faced with their own issues and questions about their future. Mark Wingett gives his thoughts on the Coaching Inn Group; TGI Fridays; Five Guys; The Restaurant Group (TRG); and Gordon Ramsay.
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Denny’s to open second UK site
Denny’s is to open its second UK site in Renfrew, just outside Glasgow.
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NewsIndustry coalition calls on Chancellor for action
UKHospitality and a coalition of hospitality businesses have written to Chancellor Philip Hammond to call for targeted support in this month’s Budget that will protect the economic contribution made by the sector.
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Opinion
Translating digital dreams into operational reality
Much of the innovation at the top end of the sector in recent years has been focussed on or driven by technology, but large swathes of the industry still remain relatively untouched by this digital revolution. Simon Stenning assesses the areas in which technology can have a tangible impact for operators, including the rapid development of electric cars.
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News
Foodcos sign up to waste roadmap
Nearly 100 major food companies have signed up to a grand plan to publish food waste figures.
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NewsMiddlemass steps down as Market Town Taverns MD
Louise Middlemass has stepped down as managing director of Market Town Taverns (MTT), the Heron and Brearley-owned pub operator.
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NewsSeptember 2018
In the September edition, we talk to the key players in the delivery market as well as operators about the rise of virtual restaurants. We also bring you a rare interview with serial sector entrepreneur Richard Caring who talks about his plans for the Ivy Collection and Bill’s as well as his concerns about the pressures facing the sector. This edition also features in-depth discussions with YO! Sushi’s Richard Hodgson, as well as Pizza Hut’s Jens Hofma.
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NewsShurvinton to replace Forrest at GK
Greene King has appointed former Pizza Hut chief operating officer, Wayne Shurvinton, as managing director for its Pub Partners tenanted and leased division.
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Opinion
Pizza Hut seeks marginal gains in a heated market
While the restaurant sector was seeing an explosion of growth, Pizza Hut Restaurants remained focused on consolidating and investing in its estate. Chief executive Jens Hofma, who led the management buyout of the business this year, talks to James Wallin about a return to growth, his concerns about the sector’s obsession with like-for-like sales growth over protecting margins and his frustration that responsible operators have been penalised in the CVA era.
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OpinionInside track: I’ll get my Cote
A buried paragraph at the end of a story on GBK facing a CVA, suggested that Cote was exploring a possible merger and had held early talks about a tie-up with a listed company. Mark Wingett looks at what listed company would be a good fit for the French restaurant chain. He also explores what went wrong at GBK and why Gaucho’s new owners have swapped Meakin for Martin (Williams)
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NewsPizza Hut CEO pledges to protect margins over lfl growth
Jens Hofma, chief executive of Pizza Hut Restaurants UK, has told MCA he believes the industry is obsessed with like-for-like growth ahead of protecting margins and that the brand will not be drawn back into the discounting wars.
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NewsWilliams appointed MD at Papa John’s UK
Liz Williams has joined Papa John’s as managing director for the UK, MCA understands.