All Restaurants articles – Page 9
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Analysis & InsightBrandwatch: Turtle Bay
The Piper-backed Caribbean restaurant operator has arguably flown under the radar for longer than other casual dining brands. Now, having grown to 42 sites in the UK, MCA’s Georgi Gyton takes a look at the performance of the group and examines current consumer sentiment.
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NewsSticks’n’Sushi UK like-for-likes up 12%
Sticks’n’Sushi is achieving like-for-like sales growth of 12% in its mature UK estate, global CEO Rod McKie has told MCA.
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NewsRestaurant and pub sales see reversal of fortune this June
Managed restaurant groups enjoyed a collective 6.1% like-for-like sales boost in June, figures from the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker show.
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NewsMeat specialist Rankin goes vegan
Chef Neil Rankin has stepped back from day to day involvement in his Temper restaurant group, to concentrate on launching a vegan burger bar, and separate vegan restaurant, BigHospitality reports.
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NewsNando’s set for Stockwell
Nando’s is the frontrunner to take on a vacant Natwest building in Stockwell, MCA understands.
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NewsLennox in negotiations on second site; in talks over funding
Andy Lennox’s new South African-inspired restaurant business Zim Braai is negotiating its second site to join its inaugural 80-cover Poole, Dorset, venue.
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NewsMuzinich takes controlling stake in Busaba Eathai
Muzinich Private Debt has acquired a controlling stake in Busaba Eathai, through a new holding company Curry Acquisitions.
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NewsCrown Estate launches restaurant incubator in Mayfair
An incubator site for new restaurant concepts is being launched by the Crown Estate on the former Magpie site in Mayfair.
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NewsBigDish to launch in Brighton; announces influencer program
Yield management platform BigDish is to launch in Brighton next week and it continues the expansion of its technology for restaurants across the UK.
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NewsFive Guys to continue rapid UK expansion despite losses
Five Guys has said it plans to continue its rapid roll out in the UK, despite posting pre-tax losses of £3.9m for the full year to 31 December 2018.
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NewsMonsieur le Duck looks to build presence in London and overseas
The directors behind a specialist duck restaurant in London’s Clerkenwell are plotting another two London sites.
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NewsCarluccio’s reports improvements following ‘transitional’ year
Carluccio’s said there have been visible improvements to a number of metrics over the past three months, including like-for-like sales (lfls) and advance bookings, following what it described as a “transitional year” for the company.
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NewsThird El Gato Negro restaurant on the cards with hints at more
Simon Shaw has confirmed he is to open a third El Gato Negro restaurant after acquiring 35 Park Row in Leeds – the former site of Jamie’s Italian, and has hinted at further openings.
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NewsLima founders to launch Venezuelan casual dining concept
Lima London founders Gabriel and Jose-Luis Gonzalez are launching a Venezuelan-inspired casual dining concept in Westfield London.
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NewsAnalysts corner: Berenberg on TRG
While some key questions remain around whether Wagamama can maintain its positive momentum within The Restaurant Group, analysis of Trip Advisor ratings by Berenberg has found that signs are positive – and that customer perception of Frankie & Benny’s is improving.
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NewsTokyo Industries acquires Red’s True Barbecue from administration
Tokyo Industries has acquired Red’s True Barbecue from administration, with one of the seven sites to close.
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NewsBone Daddies to launch new concept Poke-Don
Bone Daddies, the Japanese restaurant group, is to launch a poke-inspired concept, Poke-Don.
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NewsSweet Chick poised to make UK debut
Sweet Chick, the US fried chicken and waffle concept backed by rapper Nas, is set to make its UK debut with a site in Fitzrovia, MCA understands.
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NewsBodean’s BBQ exits Balham, eyes delivery hub
Bodean’s BBQ has exited its Balham restaurant, blaming the accumulation of high delivery costs on top of steep rents and rates, MCA has learnt.
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NewsWorld’s 50 Best Restaurants releases long list
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has released its long list of 51-120 best restaurants.