All Pret A Manger articles – Page 29
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InterviewsFive-minute interview: Steve Holmes – Ask/Zizzi
M&C Report takes five minutes to talk to Steve Holmes, chief executive of The Azzurri Group, owner of ASK Italian and Zizzi, about securing good sites, the challenge of recruiting good staff and cooking pasta in a kettle!
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News
Williams steps down as Starbucks UK FD
Nigel Williams has stepped down as finance director of Starbucks UK after five-and-a-half years in the role
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News
Pret collects top responsible sourcing award
Pret A Manger has been named the top foodservice business for Responsible Sourcing at the fifth annual Footprint Awards.
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NewsPret and Wagamama to offer Apple Pay
Pret A Manger and Wagamama are among the first companies in the sector to confirm they will introduce Apple Pay.
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OpinionThe Leon King
One of the UK’s most influential restaurant chains is finally gearing up for serious growth and intends to build a healthy presence outside its London heartland within the next few years. Joe Lutrario talks to John Vincent about the story behind Leon
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NewsAbokado builds pipeline
Abokado has announced that it has secured two further sites in the City of London
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HousekeepingManaged Pub Summit
A must-attend event for leaders and decision makers in the UK’s managed pub and bar sector
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NewsVital Ingredient appoints new MD
Vital Ingredient, the London-based tossed salad-to-go concept, has appointed Paolo Peretti as its new managing director
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NewsSchlee: Be direct and give feedback
Clive Schlee, chief executive of Pret A Manger, has put forward three bits of advice to aid young people looking to progress their careers
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NewsPret pays record breaking rent
Raymond Estates Ltd has let retail space on Albemarle Street, London W1 to Pret A Manger, at a record breaking new rent
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Opinion
Mixing markets takes Brains
As Coffee#1 reaches the milestone of its 50th store, SA Brain chief executive Scott Waddington talks about what pubs can learn from coffee shops but why the company is certainly not seeking to emulate Whitbread
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NewsPret to open first hospital site
Pret A Manger will open the doors to its first hospital location next month, in Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital
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News
Metcalfe’s Food Company announces demerger
Metcalfe’s Food Company, the snack brand launched by Pret A Manger founder Julian Metcalfe, has announced plans to de-merge and restructure the business.
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Analysis & Insight
Survey reveals demand for healthier sandwiches
Consumers want a greater variety sandwiches that do not include meat, cheese or fish as more people opt for healthier lifestyles, a survey has revealed
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Analysis & Insight
Confidence increases as more brands plan rollouts
Confidence has increased among foodservice brands with 54% planning to open more than five outlets in the next year compared to 35% at the same point last year, new research has shown. A survey by Horizons showed that shopping centres top the target locations for expansion (mentioned by 86% in ...
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Analysis & InsightWe want to be together
After a relatively slow start to the year, momentum behind M&A in the sector is starting to pick up, with the sales processes of La Tasca and Las Iguanas moving up a gear. Consolidation of the market place is high on the agenda
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Analysis & InsightThe Crucible
Catering is the only area of chain shop expansion to have seen unbroken growth in branch numbers for more than two decades. London has become the crucible for change
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News
Gatti's doubles up in the City
Fine Italian dining concept Gatti’s Ristorante has been added to the line up at City Point after securing a 5,000sq ft unit at the Ropemaker Street site
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InterviewsFive-minute interview: Ben Warner - Benugo
M&C Report takes five minutes to talk to Ben Warner, co-founder of Benugo, about putting employees first, lowering VAT and the energising effect of street food brands.
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News
Starbucks launches second UK site under evenings concept
Starbucks has opened the second UK store to feature its evenings menu, including the sale of alcohol.