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NewsThai Leisure Group closes Nottingham Thaikhun
Thai Leisure Group has closed its Thaikhun restaurant in the Intu Victoria Centre in Nottingham.
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Analysis & InsightInterview with an innovator: Ceviche’s Martin Morales
The Ceviche chief executive and founder talks to MCA’s sister title Food Spark about his favourite ingredients and why he believes the restaurant sector is just scratching the surface when it comes to Peruvian cuisine
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NewsJamie Oliver restaurants 'simply ran out of cash'
Jamie Oliver has told how his restaurant group “simply ran out of cash” after senior management were faced with the “perfect storm” of cost pressures, the Financial Times reports.
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NewsGamma Gamma takes Bo Drake site
Japanese-Indian fusion concept Gamma Gamma has taken on the former Bo Drake site at 6 Greek Street, Soho.
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NewsHumphrys to launch coffee shop, bar and restaurant in Chorley
Lesley Humphrys, formerly of Weston Castle, and now of Toastie Taverns, is launching a coffee shop, bar and restaurant in Chorley.
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NewsCrop shortfall could mean 15% rise in eating out
Weather-related food shortages could force restaurants to raise prices by 15%, wholesaler Vernon Mascarenhas has warned.
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NewsDishoom confirms details of Manchester opening
Dishoom, the Bombay-style café concept, has confirmed it will be making its long-awaited Manchester debut this winter.
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NewsRichoux to launch £1.1m share subscription
Richoux, the Jonathan Kaye-led company, has said it intends to raise approximately £1.1m by way of a share subscription.
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NewsM Restaurants acquires Newfoundland site in Canary Wharf
M Restaurants is to open its fourth site, in Canary Wharf, after acquiring a unit in new development Newfoundland.
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NewsElectra ends formal sales process but talks continue
TGI Fridays UK backer Electra Private Equity has ended its formal sales process but said discussions continue on possible individual portfolio or group sales.
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NewsErpingham House takes on Big Fernand site
Erpingham House, the Norwich-based vegan café and restaurant concept, has taken on the former Big Fernand site in Percy Street, Fitzrovia, for its debut in London, MCA understands.
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Analysis & InsightBrandwatch: Chiquito
A common feature at leisure and retail parks across the UK, fast-casual Mexican chain Chiquito has underperformed the market in recent years. In response, parent company TRG has been investing in the brand’s development – so have their efforts been bearing fruit? Georgi Gyton investigates.
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NewsGiraffe to launch in Spain
Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has entered a new franchise partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail to open its Giraffe Restaurant concept in Spanish airports.
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NewsMacellaio RC confirms sixth site, eyes one more in London
Macellaio RC founder Roberto Costa plans one more restaurant under his core premium Italian brand in London before will look at regional expansion.
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NewsComptoir confirms four openings with HMSHost
Comptoir Group has four openings lined up with HSMHost International, MCA has learnt.
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News
Disaronno and Bella Italia partner for new promotion
Italian liqueur brand, Disaronno, has linked up with Bella Italia for as new promotion Bottles of Disaronno sold in 147 Tesco stores will offer £10,000 worth of vouchers to use at all Bella Italia restaurants. Every bottle purchased will also guarantee that the customer automatically wins a Disaronno cocktail at ...
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News
Jollibee confirms 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, as first reported by MCA in May.
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NewsFulham Shore sees “encouraging” start to FY
Fulham Shore has said the first 21 weeks of the financial year brought “encouraging” revenue increases at both Franco Manca and The Real Greek.
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NewsPizza Hut CEO pledges to protect margins over lfl growth
Jens Hofma, chief executive of Pizza Hut Restaurants UK, has told MCA he believes the industry is obsessed with like-for-like growth ahead of protecting margins and that the brand will not be drawn back into the discounting wars.
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Opinion
New era for maturing Searcys
Searcys, the 1847-founded caterer and restaurant operator, is celebrating its past while looking to the future with a number of new developments. Managing director Matt Thomas talks about his vision for a contemporary and relevant operator. Finn Scott-Delany reports