All Restaurants articles – Page 19
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OpinionJamie’s crash ‘may be watershed moment for the industry’
In January Shelley Sandzer’s Ted Schama posed the question of when the spate of CVAs in the sector would reach saturation point. With the collapse of Jamie’s Italian, he now argues that point has arrived. Here he sets out why this should be seen as a call to action for the sector to get operators and landlords working together.
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NewsDavid Phelps to join board at The Coconut Tree
David Phelps is to join the board at Sri Lankan restaurant business The Coconut Tree, as it looks to open additional sites in the UK.
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Brexit frustrates Zerodegrees’ growth plans
Pizza and craft been format Zerodegrees is hatching plans for satellite venues but is holding off until the UK’s future within or without Europe becomes clear.
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NewsJamie’s suffered a death by too few cuts
The news that Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group was calling in administrators may not have been unexpected but the dramatic exit of a casual dining pioneer from the UK high street was unsettling for the entire industry. MCA editor James Wallin looks at what went wrong and whether this represents a second wave in the CVA saga that has dominated the past year.
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NewsMiddletons eyes steady expansion in wake of casual dining fallout
The fallout from the casual dining crisis is resulting in more cost-effective property opportunities for Middletons Steakhouse & Grill, as it eyes slow and steady expansion of its estate.
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NewsJamie’s Italian calls in administrators
Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group has confirmed it has appointed KPMG as administrators of its Jamie’s Italian business in the UK.
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NewsCoqfighter to opens first bricks and mortar site
Fried chicken restaurant Coqfighter will open its first table-service restaurant, in Soho, at the end of this month.
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NewsTGI Fridays sees 2018 sales slump
TGI Fridays UK saw sales fall in 2018 but backer Electra has stressed that like-for-like sales have picked up in the current financial year.
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NewsDiner jailed for refusing to pay bill in Frankie & Benny’s
A diner who spent more than six hours eating in a Frankie & Benny’s restaurant and then refused to pay the bill has been jailed for 34 weeks.
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NewsAirline adds Nando’s to in-flight menu
Budget airline Jet2.com has become the first to serve Nando’s food on its flights.
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NewsProdigal bun
Din Tai Fung, the Taiwanese dumpling specialist, opened its debut European site in Covent Garden late last year, with a second forthcoming at Centre Point. UK managing director XueFeng Bai speaks to MCA’s Finn Scott-Delany about the London market and the potential for further growth.
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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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NewsYO! launches new-look restaurant in Ashford
YO!, has unveiled and evolved design and new-look conveyor belt at its new opening at the Ashford Design Outlet Centre.
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NewsBarber and Kochhar not involved with debut Baba G site
Street food concept and Million Pound Menu winner Baba G is to open its first bricks and mortar site in Camden Market’s North Yard.
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NewsMcDonald’s to shut 165 Indian outlets after buying out franchise partner
McDonald’s is to temporarily shut 165 of its outlets in north and east India after finally ending its six-year-long battle with its franchise partner.
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NewsLittle Italy
Barino, the coffee shop, wine bar and brasserie, is giving a premium Italian flavour to Westfield London. MCA’s Finn Scott-Delany spoke to founder Francesco Ielo about his plans to grow the concept.
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NewsThree Joes gears up for next stage of growth
Tim Hall, the chief executive of sourdough pizza restaurant concept, Three Joes, hassaid the brand is gearing up for its next stage of growth amid strong growth at its debut sites.
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NewsNew menu round-up: Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny’s and Costa
This week has seen some of the biggest players in the sector launch new menus as they seek to capitalise on changing consumer trends and revitalise their brands. They included Bella Italia launching its biggest ever menu, Frankie & Benny’s targeting adult-only occasions and Costa launching its first new menu under new owners, Coca-Cola.
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Sutton and Sons launch fried chicken restaurant
London fish and chip chain Sutton and Sons has relaunched its vegan pop up in Hackney as a permanent fried chicken shop.
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Rudy's heading to Birmingham
Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza, the Mission Mars concept, is opening a new site in Birmingham this summer – its fourth in the portfolio.