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All Restaurants articles – Page 55
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Analysis & InsightSomething to stake your reputation on
A number of runners and riders are jostling for position to invest in the struggling Gaucho business, even though some kind of restructuring seems inevitable. How will the business shape up after new investment is secured? At the same time will Brains be the perfect business for Alistair Darby to remind the pub sector of his talents? And as Leon announces plans to enter another country and roll out further Tuk Shops, could it have a another game-changing deal up its sleeve? Mark Wingett looks to provide some answers.
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NewsHancock’s to add three
American kitchen & bar concept, Hancock’s, has secured three sites, all of which are expected to open by the autumn.
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NewsPasta Remoli secures third site
Pasta Remoli, the fast causal Italian concept, has secured its third London restaurant at Dickens Yard, Ealing after opening a production kitchen.
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NewsUnfairness over VAT is ‘incentivising’ Leon to open overseas
The uneven playing field between the level of VAT charged by supermarkets compared with pubs and restaurants is “incentivising” Leon to open restaurants abroad rather than the UK.
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NewsCDG launches new virtual brand, Blazing Bird
Casual Dining Group is trialling a delivery-only concept, Blazing Bird, from a selection of its Las Iguanas restaurants, MCA understands. The brand is named after a dish from the core Las Iguanas menu – a half or whole chicken with fiery sauce and bagged up fries. The menu also offers ...
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NewsThai Express confirms Birmingham launch
Thai Express has opened a restaurant at Grand Central, part of the Bullring Estate in Birmingham, as first reported by MCA in May.
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NewsGusto holds fire on new openings as it builds HQ
Gusto’s new MD Matt Snell has pressed the pause button on new openings, as the group gears up for the planned separation from Living Ventures.
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NewsCarluccio’s launches £10m estate refresh
Carluccio’s has confirmed the launch of a £10m refurbishment plan triggered by the approval of its Company Voluntary Arrangement plan.
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NewsKokoro strengthens pipeline
Kokoro, the sushi and bento fast-casual concept, has further strengthened its pipeline, lining up three further openings, including its first in Scotland.
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NewsBrindisa heads for Battersea Power Station
Tapas Brindisa, which was founded 30 years ago by Monika Linton, is to join the line-up of restaurants at the Battersea Power Station development this autumn.
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News
Tonkotsu confirms Stratford opening
Tonkotsu, the ramen restaurant brand, has confirmed it will open its biggest site to date, in newly developed International Quarter in Stratford, at the end of the month, as first reported by MCA in March.
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NewsPizzaLuxe to open at Manchester Airport
PizzaLuxe, the Paul Goodale-owned, premium fast casual concept, will open the first site in partnership with SSP at Manchester Airport, MCA has learnt.
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NewsBridgepoint takes stake in Burger King France
Bridgepoint has signed an agreement with Groupe Bertrand, the leading French multi-brand restaurant operator, to support the development of Burger King in France.
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Opinion
‘Not everyone wants to eat a black brioche bun’
EAT’s executive chef, Arnaud Kaziewicz, on keeping it simple but tasty, while watching out for new ingredients and innovations.
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NewsRichoux considers options for eponymous brand
Richoux Group, the Jonathan Kaye-led, listed restaurant group, is considering options for its five-strong eponymous brand, MCA understands.
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NewsCosmo Group launches pizza concept PizzaSQR
Cosmo Group, the owner of the eponymous world buffet restaurant concept, is to launch a new pizza format this summer called PizzaSQR.
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NewsSeason & Taste takes Bristol Spuntino site
Season & Taste, the Bristol-based hospitality group, is opening a semi-permanent iteration of its pop-up concept Gambas at the former Spuntino site at Wapping Wharf.
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NewsSSP extends Jamie Oliver tie-up outside Europe
SSP is to open its first site outside Europe with the Jamie Oliver Group after securing units in Bahrain International Airport to open a first Jamie’s Deli and Pizzeria.
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NewsVarious Eateries to rebrand Strada
Various Eateries is to re-brand its remaining Strada restaurants, with a focus on all-day dining and cocktails.
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NewsGrind kickstarts SSP rollout with London Bridge Station site
Grind co-founder David Abrahamovitch has told MCA he hopes the first announced site with SSP to open at London Bridge will be the first of many.