All Restaurants articles – Page 86
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Analysis & Insight
The leaner restaurateur
The instant success of Blacklock makes founder Gordon Ker’s transition from lawyer to restaurateur seem easy – though it was far from it. In the latest series of our Founders’ Forum Focus series, he tells MCA how he turned a damp-infested brothel into one of the most sought-after restaurants in London. Finn Scott-Delany reports
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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
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Wells plans third Antipodea
Antipodea, the all-day dining restaurant concept from Jason Wells, is opening a third site in Richmond
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NewsFordham: I’m leaving Benito’s Hat in good shape
Ben Fordham, the co-founder and departing managing director of Benito’s Hat, has told MCA he is happy to be leaving the business in good shape
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Comptoir agrees £2.7m sale and leaseback deal
Comptoir Group has agreed the sale and leaseback of its north London central processing unit for £2.7m.
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1760 restaurant and Lily's Bar to launch in Manchester
British restaurant concept 1761 and Champagne bar Lily’s Bar are set to launch in Manchester.
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Denny’s confirms new UK launch plans
US chain Denny’s has confirmed it is to try a further launch in the UK, after signing a franchise deal to open an initial 10 sites
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Wong reveals details of Bloomberg Arcade concept
Andrew Wong has confirmed details of the new concept he is set to launch next spring at the new Bloomberg Arcade development in the City