All PizzaExpress articles – Page 7
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OpinionDominic Walsh: A tale of three leaders
In the latest of his monthly columns, Dominic Walsh takes a look at the conduct, successes and failures of several high-profile figures in the sector, and shares a story of an unfortunate seating arrangement at the tennis.
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Analysis & InsightReputation and rumours
The success rate of former CEOs at Mitchells & Butlers in getting the business to fly has been questionable, but has Phil Urban cracked it? In his latest monthly column Dominic Walsh discusses how far the operator has come over the past four years – and those PizzaExpress rumours.
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Analysis & Insight’A brand that has been around for a certain amount of time can be both a gift and a curse’
The Restaurant Group’s director of product innovation talks to Sarah Sharples at MCA’s sister title Food Spark about dish development at Frankie & Benny’s, why innovation is key to fighting casual dining woes and her hopes for sustainable eating.
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NewsTonkotsu eyeing expansion after securing £5m investment
Tonkotsu is eyeing expansion after securing a £5m investment from YFM Equity Partners.
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News24-hour party pioneer
Zonal’s Clive Consterdine has spent his working life in hospitality – as an operator and supplier, including playing a pivotal role in the development of a 24-hour licensing landscape. He talks to James Wallin about how the space race in the pub sector mirrors the current casual dining crunch and which direction he sees the wheel turning next.
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NewsNewRiver to double capex as it eyes further growth
NewRiver, owner of more than 670 pubs, has revealed ambitions to double capital expenditure this year to £5.6m in its pub estate as it eyes “a number of sellers of assets” to drive its growth.
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Newsby CHLOE takes former Byron site in Marylebone
by CHLOE, the vegan fast casual, has taken the former Byron site on Langham Place, Marylebone.
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NewsMowgli to take PizzaExpress site in Bristol
Mowgli Street Food is to open a new site in Bristol, on the site of the PizzaExpress at 35, Corn Street.
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Analysis & InsightCalling all contemporizers – your industry needs you!
Some of the most established brands in the sector - including YO! and PizzaExpress – have been busy re-inventing themselves over the past year, as they update the look, feel and use of space in their restaurants. MCA market insight director, Steve Gotham, welcomes the approach and asks why more leading brands are not seeking to contemporize.
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OpinionConveying a fresh brand message
YO! chief executive Richard Hodgson talks to Dominic Walsh about the continued evolution of the company, as it continues to branch out into retail, food-to-go and partnerships. He also discusses international expansion and opening its first restaurant without the brand’s signature conveyor belt.
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NewsWomen in Hospitality launches 'ones to watch' index
Women in Hospitality 2020 (WiH2020) has launched the first edition of its Women to Watch in Hospitality, Leisure & Travel Index.
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NewsPizzaExpress underlying lfls flat in 2018
PizzaExpress has reported flat like-for-like sales in 2018, with group turnover up 1.6% to £543m.
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Analysis & InsightWallet winners have the Woo Factor
Fierce competition in the eating out market coupled with the increasing promiscuity of consumers has meant that operators are having to fight harder than ever to make their offer standout. MCA market insight director, Steve Gotham, examines which brands have proved most effective at wooing hard-to-get customers.
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NewsJames Spragg appointed as CEO of CDG
James Spragg has been appointed as the new chief executive of Casual Dining Group, with effect from 29 April.
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OpinionGotham’s Easter quiz
With the Easter bank holiday weekend almost upon us, MCA’s market insight director Steve Gotham offers up a bit of a light-hearted break from the norm with a test of your knowledge of the eating and drinking out market.
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Analysis & InsightTime for a chain reaction?
CVAs offer a lifeline for struggling chains. But long-term, can the very notion of a ‘quality chain’ survive this current casual dining crisis? In his monthly column for MCA’s sister-title Restaurant, Tony Naylor shares his, perhaps controversial, views.
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Analysis & InsightGender pay gap reporting: Has progress been made?
With the deadline now passed for operators to report their gender pay data for the second year running, MCA takes a look at the numbers from last year to see how they compare.
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OpinionDialling up the pizzeria
As PizzaExpress launches a new look and feel, UK MD Zoe Bowley talks to James Wallin about creating sociable pizzerias, the initial lessons from food to go spin-off, ZA, and the ongoing partnership with Welcome Break.
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News
International Chinese concept Mr Meng set open in London
International concept Mr Meng Chongqing Gourmet is set to open its first UK site in London, MCA has learnt.
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OpinionTaking a Fresca look at Carluccio’s 2.0
Carluccio’s post-CVA Fresca programme – designed at reconnecting with the modern consumer base – is currently being trialled at its Richmond restaurant. MCA market insight director Steve Gotham visited the site to give his view on the progress and what lessons for the wider casual dining market can be taken away.