All Wagamama articles – Page 14
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OpinionTaking a Fresca look at Carluccio’s 2.0
Carluccio’s post-CVA Fresca programme – designed at reconnecting with the modern consumer base – is currently being trialled at its Richmond restaurant. MCA market insight director Steve Gotham visited the site to give his view on the progress and what lessons for the wider casual dining market can be taken away.
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Analysis & InsightBig no longer beautiful among casual restaurant brands?
Are the days of restaurant brands growing to 100+ sites really over? MCA’s market insight director, Steve Gotham, takes a look at what can be learnt from the chains that have already surpassed this milestone and who has the potential to be the next centurion of casual dining.
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Analysis & InsightWagamama named customers' favourite in 'fundex'
Wagamama has been rated as the UK’s favourite eating out brand in a major survey of the customer journey by OC&C management consultants.
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NewsWagamama US is “subscale operation”
The Restaurant Group has said Wagamama’s US arm is a “subscale operation” and a strategic review is required to assess future plans.
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OpinionAnalysts corner: JP Morgan on TRG
On the back of The Restaurant Group’s full year results this morning, Alexander Mees at JP Morgan gives his views on what has been a busy few months for the operator.
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NewsTRG returns to lfl growth
The Restaurant Group (TRG) ended 2018 with like-for-like sales (lfls) down 2%, but has this morning reported a rise in the 10 weeks to 10 March of 2.8%.
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Analysis & InsightAnalysts corner: Goodbody on TRG
Paul Ruddy, of Goodbody, poses some key questions about The Restaurant Group, ahead of their trading update on Friday.
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Analysis & InsightWe want to be together
With the wider issues facing the market, many believe the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector is ripe for consolidation. However, does it work for everyone involved and, in current conditions, is it a case of looking outside the box for the best partner for your business, asks AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith
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NewsWeekend press round-up 9-10 March 2019
Tortilla exploring options The restaurant chain Tortilla has been placed on the block by its backers, including the private equity firm Quilvest. The Mexican food chain, which is opening its 37th UK site this week, has appointed advisers from Spayne Lindsay. Sunday Times HSBC chokes on ...
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Analysis & InsightThe age of deliverance
Three years ago, a group of operators came close to forming a syndicate to control the delivery side of their businesses, in the face of growing influence among the ‘disruptors’. Fast forward to 2019 and Deliveroo has introduced a wave of its own virtual brands into its Editions programme and is also thought to be close to securing its first bricks and mortar site in the UK. Meanwhile, Uber Eats is believed to be trialling integration of its taxi fleet into its food delivery operation. With this often fraught relationship seemingly reaching boiling point, MCA editor James Wallin asks if the time has come for operators to take back control. With comment from MCA’s contributing editor, Peter Martin, on why ownership of technology is key to this power struggle.
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OpinionMind the gap
Mental health support for employees has gone from being a rarity to an integral part of a company’s people culture in just a few short years. Jo Bruce looks at the different ways in which operators are focussing on the wellbeing of their employees. Including contributions from Wagamama, New World Trading Company, BrewDog and M Restaurants, among others
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OpinionTwists and turns
The casual dining sector was once again in the spotlight for the wrong reasons yesterday with the confirmation from Boparan Restaurant Group that it was seeking a Company Voluntary Agreement for its Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner brands. James Wallin asks what the decline of the two brands says about the wider casual dining contraction. Meanwhile, with Steve Richards departure from CDG, the two biggest players in the casual dining market are now without long-term leadership. Who would be willing to take on these mantles, and what would their strategies be?
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NewsAzzurri named casual dining group of the year
Azzurri Group, Wagamama, Oakman Inns, The New World Trading Co (NWTC), Dishoom and The Alchemist were among the winners at the Casual Dining Awards yesterday.
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OpinionPret: 'They've got so much credit in the bank'
Pret A Manger was voted most of admired brand by its peers in MCA’s Top of Mind for a tenth year in a row. Finn Scott-Delany finds out what makes it so appreciated by its peers.
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Analysis & InsightSRA says sector must ‘turbo-charge’ efforts on sustainability
The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has said the UK foodservice sector must “turbo-charge its efforts” on sustainability, in order to tackle climate change and environmental damage, in a new report published today.
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OpinionA marriage of convenience
Sarah Fox, the former head of restaurants for Hammerson, looks at how the role of F&B in retail has changed over the years and how it has impacted on the relationship between tenants and landlords.
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Analysis & Insight'Still headroom for new sites'
The latest Market Growth Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners shows managed restaurant numbers are in decline for the first time in 14 years. With the tide turning after an unprecedented five year 27.3% growth period, MCA news editor Finn Scott-Delany picks apart the nuances of the study.
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NewsAnalysts corner: Peel Hunt on TRG
Peel Hunt analysts Douglas Jack and Ivor Jones reflect on Andy McCue’s decision to step down from The Restaurant Group, and what it means for the company. They warn that “although restaurant supply has finally started to fall, declining in-store demand and rising costs point to years of correction”.
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Analysis & Insight
Hybrid approach needed in challenging times
The divide between retail and eating out will continue to narrow in 2019 as operators search for new channels and growth opportunities.
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News
Firezza founder launches Estro Pizza
Firezza co-founder Ado Medjedovic has returned to the pizza restaurant industry with the launch of a new concept Estro in Tunbridge Wells, MCA has learnt.