All TGI Friday’s UK articles – Page 6

  • Money
    Analysis & Insight

    Two out of three operators implement regional pricing

    2018-07-13T08:42:00Z

    On average, two out of three operators surveyed in MCA’s latest Menu Tracker report vary their prices dependent on region, with JD Wetherspoon, All Bar One and O’Neill’s among the operators with the largest differentials.

  • Jamie Oliver
    News

    SSP extends Jamie Oliver tie-up outside Europe

    2018-06-27T08:21:00Z

    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.

  • KFC interior
    News

    Bidvest renamed Best Food Logistics

    2018-06-27T08:10:00Z

    Wholesaler Bidvest Logistics has rebranded as Best Food Logistics.

  • pricing analysis
    Analysis & Insight

    Greater use of psychological pricing expected

    2018-06-05T08:41:00Z

    The use of psychological pricing is expected to increase, as market conditions remain tough and operators try to tempt customers through their doors, according to new MCA research.

  • TGI Fridays
    News

    Value of TGI Fridays UK drops

    2018-05-24T08:44:00Z

    Electra Private Equity, the backer of TGI Fridays UK, has this morning reported it has experienced a £13m drop in the fair value of the Karen Forrester-led restaurant chain over the year to 31 March 2018.

  • T.G.I Friday's bar
    Analysis & Insight

    Filter out the ‘fake news’

    2018-05-18T15:07:00Z

    Gauging customer satisfaction has never been easier – just check social media. However, getting that feedback in time to diffuse any potential problems, remains a key challenge for operators. Gary Goodman explores how Net Promoter Scores can be mined and fake news avoided online

  • Analysis & Insight

    Jones goes back to the coalface

    2018-04-25T08:32:00Z

    TPG Capital has returned to a trusted lieutenant, and one of the most impressive operators in the UK’s hospitality sector over the last 25 years, in a bid to move Prezzo forward. But why has Karen Jones decided this was the right time and opportunity to get back to the shop floor and how long will she need to be there, asks Mark Wingett

  • Richard Morris and Brandon Stephens, Tortilla
    Opinion

    Evolution in the food chain

    2018-04-20T15:58:34.567Z

    The next 12 months is going to be a key period for the Quilvest-backed, burrito and taco concept Tortilla. Mark Wingett sits down with founder Brandon Stephens and managing director Richard Morris to talk about the year ahead – just don’t mention black beans

  • T.G.I Friday's exterior
    News

    TGI’s facing strike over tips policy

    2018-04-12T08:31:00Z

    TGI Friday’s is facing the first strike over tips in the UK

  • News

    ResDiary software sold to AccorHotels

    2018-04-09T07:52:00Z

    Global investment bank GCA Altium has advised ResDiary, a provider of online restaurant reservation software, on its sale to French-listed global hospitality group AccorHotels.

  • Byrons
    Analysis & Insight

    Brand building in adversity

    2018-03-26T08:18:00Z

    A number of high-profile restaurant brands are currently in the limelight for their economic woes. But how much of their difficulties can be traced back to the strength or otherwise of the brand, and what can be done to rescue it once it has been damaged? Ian Dunstall shares his thoughts

  • Darrell Wade
    News

    Prezzo appoints chief commercial officer

    2018-03-14T08:50:00Z

    Prezzo has appointed Darrell Wade, formerly of TGI Fridays UK, as its new chief commercial officer.

  • Wagamama logo
    News

    Wagamama & TGIs flagged up on minimum wage

    2018-03-09T08:33:00Z

    Wagamama and TGI Fridays are among the latest companies named and shamed by the Government for failing to pay the legal minimum wage.

  • News

    Hollywood Bowl diner rollout near completion

    2018-02-02T15:34:00Z

    Hollywood Bowl Group is set to complete the rollout of its Hollywood Diner menu across its estate by the end of this financial year.

  • TGI Fridays
    News

    TGI Fridays reviews options

    2018-01-31T08:40:00Z

    Electra Partners, the private equity backers of TGI Fridays UK, has appointed advisers to review its options for the group

  • Graeme Snith, AlixPartners
    Analysis & Insight

    The new normal

    2018-01-29T07:49:00Z

    After a tumultuous year across the eating and drinking-out sector, 2018 is likely to represent the establishment of a ‘new normal’ in terms of trading conditions. AlixPartners managing director Graeme Smith talks to James Wallin about the likely winners and losers of this new era

  • News

    Discounting predicted to remain at elevated levels

    2018-01-24T08:27:07.147Z

    The level of discounting in the eating and drinking-out sector hit epic proportions last year and shows no sign of abating as we head into 2018, according to industry experts.

  • Miller & Carter
    Analysis & Insight

    Take a bow leading operators

    2018-01-22T07:35:00Z

    MCA director of insight Steve Gotham, takes a look at which brands stood out in 2017 to an increasingly demanding and promiscuous consumer base

  • TGI Friday
    News

    Forrester: “Something has to give on discounts”

    2018-01-16T08:35:00Z

    TGI Fridays chief executive Karen Forrester has said “something has to give” on the plethora of discounts being offered across the sector.

  • Karen Forrester
    News

    TGI Fridays: “We haven’t slowed down at all”

    2018-01-16T08:35:00Z

    Karen Forrester, chief executive of TGI Fridays, has no plans to slow down expansion as the group targets another seven sites this year.