All The Big Table Group articles – Page 2
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InterviewsBanana Tree: ‘There’s potential to grow the brand significantly’
The Big Table Group brand is on track to double its estate in less than a year and is exploring expansion outside the Southeast, MD Anne Chow tells MCA
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NewsBig Table appoints Leisure MD
Debbie Husband most recently held the position of managing director at the Rank Group, and before that spent 15 years at Travelodge
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NewsBig Table Group appoints head of concept development
Johanna Selin, previously of M&S, Wagamama, and Pret, has been appointed to the role as the group takes on TRG’s Leisure brands
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Analysis & InsightBig Table takes on ‘substantial risk’ with TRG Leisure estate
Following the payment of a £7.5m ‘dowry’ to take on The Restaurant Group’s Leisure business, MCA explores the challenges facing The Big Table Group as it’s tasked with turning around the loss-making estate
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Analysis & InsightTRG’s leisure disposal ‘removes poison pill’
The Restaurant Group’s offloading of its leisure business was hailed for its “strong strategic rationale”, while the sites “may do better” under The Big Table Group, according to analysts
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InterviewsBig Table to drive ‘strong improvements and synergies’ with Leisure acquisition
The group will find savings in the supply chain, overheads, and culture in its newly acquired business, CEO Alan Morgan tells MCA
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NewsTRG announces sale of Leisure business to Big Table Group
The Big Table Group will take over the division, principally consisting of the Frankie & Benny’s and Chiquito brands, in a deal expected to complete in October - with TRG paying a cash contribution of £7.5m as part of the transaction
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NewsLas Iguanas MD appointed
The Big Table Group has appointed Lisa Gibbons to the position following a review of internal and external candidates
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InterviewsBig Table Group: ‘We’re the best capitalised restaurant group in the UK’
CEO Alan Morgan tells MCA about plans to invest in new sites, roll out Super Nonna and explore conversions for Banana Tree
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NewsBig Table reports improved sales and profits
The Las Iguanas and Banana Tree operator posted EBITDA of £12.9m for FY22, showing it as a “resilient, efficient” business
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NewsBig Table appoints new Bella Italia MD
John Baker will join as managing director of the Italian restaurant brand on 14 November, with Bella Italia having also appointed a new marketing director
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InterviewsBig Table explores Banana Tree conversions
Banana Tree MD Anne Chow tells MCA its new backer will also give it better access to new site opportunities
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NewsLas Iguanas pilots service robots
Following a recent trial at Bella Italia, The Big Table Group will begin piloting service robots at two Las Iguanas restaurants to improve the customer experience
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NewsBig Table acquires Banana Tree
The group has acquired the nine-strong pan-Asian chain Banana Tree for an undisclosed sum, with Anne Chow to lead Banana Tree as managing director
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NewsBig Table announces restructure
As part of the restructure, CEO Alan Morgan has taken on the additional role of managing director at Las Iguanas, with several internal promotions and new appointments made.
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s openings, from Leon and Chipotle to Las Iguanas and more
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NewsCafé Rouge to roll out new menu
Following trials at its Rouge pilot sites, The Big Table Group operator said it would roll out the new menu across its estate, with working continuing on new design concepts
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NewsBig Table appoints HR director
Debbie Moore has served as HR director at Spirit Pub Company, The Restaurant Group, GLH Hotels, Prezzo and most recently, Boparan Restaurant Group
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NewsIn pictures: The Big Table debuts Rouge
The renovated restaurant in Haywards Heath is the first of a select few sites to trial new design concepts and menu options aimed at creating a “more modern and relaxing” dining experience
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Analysis & Insight‘Significant’ property opportunities for growth brands
Big Table property director Matt Ainger said there was an expectation in the market of some estate churn, which would make space for emerging concepts
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