Restaurants News – Page 131
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NewsGBK unveils transformation plan as FY lfls fall
GBK plans to close six restaurants, slash its openings pipeline for this year and refresh 30 sites, as it seeks to turn around sales, which fell 6.8% on a like-for-like basis in the year to 28 February.
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NewsTRG launches Burger Burger
The Restaurant Group (TRG) has started trialling its delivery-only concept, Burger Burger, chief executive Andy McCue has told MCA.
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NewsAll options now on the table for Gaucho
Speculation over the Gaucho business has intensified after it was revealed the company is now considering all options, including a sale of its entire business, just two weeks after hiring advisors to examine whether to close or sell its underperforming 22-strong CAU brand.
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NewsIchibanya Co to make UK debut with Curry House brand
Ichibanya Co, the Japanese company, which operates under the brand name of Curry House CoCo Ichibanya, is set to launch the concept in the UK, MCA understands.
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NewsMcKenzie steps down from Chilango
Shannon McKenzie has stepped down as operational managing director at Chilango, the Mexican restaurant chain, after nine years with the company
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NewsItsu to double up in Oxford
Itsu, the Julian Metcalfe-led chain, is to double its presence in Oxford, MCA understands.
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Just Eat launches restaurant support scheme
Just Eat has launched a programme aimed at giving independent restaurants a platform for growth.
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Little Kolkata acquires debut site
Popular supper club Little Kolkata is to open its first permanent site in Covent Garden in June.
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NewsGingerman to launch new format in Brighton
Gingerman Restaurant Group, the Brighton & Hove-based operator, is to launch casual dining concept, Flint House, in the city’s long-awaited Haningtons development.
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NewsValue of TGI Fridays UK drops
Electra Private Equity, the backer of TGI Fridays UK, has this morning reported it has experienced a £13m drop in the fair value of the Karen Forrester-led restaurant chain over the year to 31 March 2018.
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NewsCaravan hints at regional and international expansion
Caravan, the all-day dining restaurant and coffee group, could open two more sites in London, before looking at regional and international sites.
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Dirty Bones to launch 'bleeding' vegan burger
Dirty Bones, the NYC-inspired comfort food restaurant and cocktail bar concept, is set to become one of the first mainstream operators to launch a meatless ‘bleeding’ burger.
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NewsJamie’s Italian wants to “come off the discount drug”
Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group chief executive, Jon Knight, has told MCA that the group wants “to come off the discount drug”.
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NewsBerry swaps Prezzo for Bill’s
Bill’s, the Richard Caring-backed restaurant chain, has appointed Colin Berry, formerly of Prezzo, as its new finance director, MCA has learnt.
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NewsJollibee to make UK debut
Jollibee, the Philippines fast food group, which was last year linked with a takeover of Pret, is to make its UK debut with its eponymous brand, MCA has learnt.
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NewsCDG to build hotel-based estate
Casual Dining Group (CDG), the operator of nearly 300 mid-market brands including Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Las Iguanas, to become the latest sector operator to eye expansion in the hotel F&B market, after signing UK franchise agreements to operate restaurants at two UK hotels.
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NewsTRG lfls down 4.3% in year-to-date
The Restaurant Group (TRG) has reported like-for-like sales for the 20 weeks to 20 May down 4.3%, with total sales falling 3.1%.
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NewsHonest Burgers takes on Soho site
Honest Burgers, the Active Partners-backed group, has secured a site in Soho, MCA understands.
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NewsLadies of Restaurants to debate ‘mean girls’
Ladies of Restaurants, the networking group, has finalised the panel for its next In Conversation event at Our/London vodka distillery on Wednesday 30 May.
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NewsBurgerFi blames 'pretty bad' conditions in London for closures
BurgerFi global ambassador Steve Lieber has blamed soaring operating costs in London for the closure of the brand’s two UK sites.