Restaurants News – Page 152
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Feast Canteen confirms line-up
Feast Canteen, the Incipio Group’s latest opening in Hammersmith, has confirmed Made of Dough, Sinchow, Patty & Bun, Breddos Tacos and Salvation in Noodles are joining the line-up of operators.
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On the Dak could be rolled out
On the Bab founder Linda Lee has told MCA her new chicken concept On the Dak has potential to be rolled out into different formats. Lee, who also operates Koba restaurant and Mee Market, said the new restaurant, set to open in 1 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, would capitalise on ...
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Adil Group updates pipeline
The Adil Group, the multi-site franchise operator, has updated its development pipeline for 2018-19 in England and Scotland.
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NewsGarrood replaces Fox as Bill’s CEO
Bill’s Restaurants has appointed Duncan Garrood as its new chief executive with immediate effect – to lead the company “as it enters a new phase of development and expansion across the country”.
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Food hall model 'more attractive than restaurants'
London Union co-founder Jonathan Downey has told MCA the food hall model is far more attractive to operators than the restaurant market. Downey said food halls and street food markets were more in keeping with consumer tastes, and said there was plenty of space in the UK market for new ...
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NewsChopstix appoints Lake as first MD
Chopstix Group, the noodle bar chain, has appointed Jon Lake to the newly created role of managing director.
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Comptoir confirms Grand Central opening
The Comptoir, the listed operator of Comptoir Libanais and Shawa, has confirmed it is to open its first site in the West Midlands, at Birmingham’s Grand Central.
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NewsSoho House JV closes Brixton restaurants and bar
Quentin Restaurants, the Soho House joint venture, has closed its Chicken Shop, Dirty Burger and Fox Bar concepts in Brixton, MCA understands. Fox Bar, which has just one other site in Chicago, was being tested at Piano House, Brighton Terrace, and it is not thought to be a focus for ...
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Torres replaces Dawson at Taco Bell
Jorge Torres, formerly of Nestle and Coca-Cola, has replaced Nick Dawson, general manager of Taco Bell UK and Europe, MCA understands.
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NewsSpotlight falls on Prezzo’s trading
After the struggles faced by Jamie’s Italian and Byron, reports this morning suggest Prezzo could be the next casual dining chain to have to undergo a restructuring.
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NewsJamie’s Italian suffered from under investment
Under investment, especially in older restaurants, while investing in unsuitable or costly newer locations, were key reasons for Jamie’s Italian closing 12 sites and carrying out a CVA.
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NewsBill’s to trial new ‘Best of Bill’s’ concept
Bill’s Restaurants, the Richard Caring-backed chain, is rolling out three concept sites to test drive an evolved experience and menu, MCA has learnt.
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Boparan confirms deal to bring Slim Chickens to UK
Boparan Restaurant Group has confirmed that it has partnered with US chain Slim Chickens to bring the brand to the UK, as revealed by MCA yesterday.
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NewsEdinburgh Airport first site for Barburrito/TRG partnership
Barburrito has opened its first airport site, in Edinburgh Airport this week, kicking off a new partnership with The Restaurant Group (TRG).
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NewsChicago Rib Shack to open in Boxpark Croydon
Chicago Rib Shack has secured its fifth site in Boxpark Croydon, which it has announced it will be opening “very soon”.
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Malhorta to replace Scalini’s with new concept El Paso
Malhotra Group, the public-listed Newcastle-based hospitality group, is opening a new Spanish-Mexican restaurant El Paso.
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NewsSlim Chickens plans UK launch
Slim Chickens, US restaurant chain which specialises in chicken tenders and wings, is planning to launch in the UK
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Honest Burgers strengthens team
Honest Burgers has strengthened its head office team, ahead of further expansion over the next 12 months
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Crepeaffaire eyes new formats as it looks to triple estate
Crepeaffaire, which has just secured £2m investment from BGF, will look at different store formats as it seeks to triple its UK estate from 15 to 45 in the next four years, MCA has learnt.
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Discounting predicted to remain at elevated levels
The level of discounting in the eating and drinking-out sector hit epic proportions last year and shows no sign of abating as we head into 2018, according to industry experts.