Restaurants News – Page 169
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NewsGBK amends pipeline as lfls fall
GBK has cut its openings pipeline for the rest of the year amid disappointing sales at some new openings and declining like-for-like figures, MCA understands.
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NewsDebenhams appoints Murdin
Debenhams has appointed David Murdin, previously of Whitbread, as trading director for restaurants, as it seeks to add 50 new F&B partners over the next three years.
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NewsSargeant on “heartbreaking collapse of Handmade”
Richard Sargeant, the co-founder of Handmade Burger Company, has spoken out about “the most difficult period” of his life after losing his business.
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NewsWok & Go founder launches Jack Burrito
PFC Group, the Wok & Go operator, has opened the first site for its new Jack Burrito brand.
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NewsByron launches strategic review
The board of Byron is understood to have officially launched a strategic review, which could lead to a sale of the business or the disposal of a substantial number of sites.
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NewsHickory’s eyes growth beyond 12
John Welsh, co-founder of Piper-backed smokehouse concept Hickory’s, has told MCA the group is now looking to expand beyond its original target of 12 sites.
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NewsBreakfast Group: 2018 will be year of acquisitions
Eric Yu, founder of the Breakfast Group, has told MCA he expects 2018 to be a year of acquisitions for the group.
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NewsMcDelivery accounts for 10% of sales in UK trial stores
Home delivery now accounts for 10% of sales in the 270 UK McDonald’s stores trialling it.
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NewsDöner Haüs build pipeline
Bavava Restaurants, the operators behind Döner Haüs, has secured its third site, in Fountain Park, Edinburgh, as it prepares to hit the button on expansion, MCA has learnt.
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NewsLievita plots global expansion via Deliveroo
Lievita, the Milan-based pizzeria concept which has just made its UK debut via Deliveroo Editions, is targeting five dark kitchens by 2018, with the revenues to go towards opening a physical restaurant in London, MCA has learnt.
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NewsMeatcure down to one site
Meatcure, the East Midlands-based burger group, has announced it is to shut its site in Hinckley, two weeks after announcing the closure of its Leicester and Bedford outlets.
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NewsFatburger signs deal for 15 UK sites
Fat Brands, the global restaurant group, has signed an agreement with Charlie FB Ltd, to open 15 co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express sites across the UK.
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NewsFormer Bella MD White joins Bistrot Pierre
Nick White, the former managing director of Bella Italia, is to join Livingbridge-backed Bistrot Pierre as chief operating officer next week.
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Bond swaps Wright & Bell for Carluccio’s
Mark Bond has left his role as operations director for the Imbiba-backed Wright & Bell to join Carluccio’s, MCA understands.
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Steakhouse Bar & Grill for DoubleTree by Hilton Hull
Black & White Hospitality, the Marco Pierre White fronted group, is opening a Steakhouse Bar & Grill in Hull.
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Mission Burrito closes two sites
Mission Burrito, the Mexican chain led by founders Jan and Sharon Rasmussen, has closed its two sites in Wales, citing increased competition and lack of footfall.
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NewsLondon pubs and restaurants portfolio marketed for £69.5m
A 16-strong portfolio of London pubs has been brought to market with a guide price of £69.5m.
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Rudy’s sets out expansion target
Rudy’s, the Manchester-based pizza concept, is planning to open four new sites over the next 12 months across the North of England
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Blanchard joins Reiss
Jonathan Blanchard, who recently stepped down from Carluccio’s, has returned to the retail sector as chief financial and operating officer of fashion brand Reiss
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Whitbread builds Bar + Block pipeline
Whitbread is to further strengthen its pipeline for its Bar + Block format, with an opening lined up in Leamington Spa