All Wagamama articles – Page 15
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Analysis & Insight
Hybrid approach needed in challenging times
The continuing blurring of retail and foodservice, more M&A activity and the unstoppable march of food to go and healthy eating – these are just some of the predictions from MCA and HIM’s latest Top of Mind Survey.
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News
TRG CEO McCue to step down
The Restaurant Group chief executive Andy McCue is to leave the company “due to extenuating personal circumstances”.
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NewsPeach calls off sales process
Peach Pubs has called off its sales process after two prospective deals fell through at the 11th hour, MCA understands.
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NewsBill’s ready for next step in refresh programme
David Campbell, the executive chairman of Bill’s, has told MCA that the brand is moving on to the next stage of its “2020” refresh.
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NewsWagamama launches third NY restaurant
Wagamama is to open its first international outlet under the ownership of The Restaurant Group.
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NewsCromar takes on Woods’ role at Wagamama
Caroline Cromar, Pret’s former brand director, has taken on the role of chief growth officer for Wagamama, MCA understands.
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NewsGillan swaps Wagamama for Honest Burgers
Honest Burgers, the Active Partners-backed chain, has appointed Wagamama’s Brian Gillan as operations director, MCA has learnt.
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NewsCentracchio swaps Peach for BTP
Julie Centracchio has joined Boston Tea Party as finance director, MCA understands.
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NewsTRG FY lfls down 2%
The Restaurant Group has reported like-for-like sales down 2% for the 52 weeks to 30 December 2018.
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NewsRROTY 2019 finalists announced
The finalists for the Retailers’ Retailer of the Year Awards have been announced, including multiple nominations for Stonegate, The Restaurant Group and New World Trading Company (NWTC), among others.
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Analysis & Insight
Opportunities despite knocks
The next 12 months will be another tough year for the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector, and the gulf between great operators and the rest will widen. However, with 2018 proving there were still opportunities to grow and secure investment, AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith considers the outlook for 2019.
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Analysis & InsightThe Dom Walsh Awards 2019
Our regular columnist hands out his annual awards to brands and operators who have made the past 12 months newsworthy – for better or for worse
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NewsKoh Thai Tapas closes Salisbury site
Koh Thai Tapas has closed its Salisbury restaurant on Endless Street, according to the Salisbury Journal.
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NewsCookie cutter rollouts should be consigned to history
Tim Mutton, founder of specialist F&B design agency Blacksheep, discusses his concerns that rapid rollout programmes have led many brands to mimic the look and feel of competitors. He asks why the sector has not kept up with the relentless pace of innovation in other industries and argues that the successful operators will be the ones with the courage to do things differently.
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NewsAnalysts corner: Wagamama
On the back of Wagamama’s Q2 trading update (see below), Peel Hunt analysts Douglas Jack and Ivor Jones have noted that costs “continue to surge”. They take a look at the prospects for the brand and its new parent company, The Restaurant Group, throughout 2019.
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NewsWagamama Q2 lfls up 12%
Wagamama saw UK like-for-like sales (lfls) grow 12% in its second quarter - the 12 weeks to 11 November.
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NewsA love letter to Wagamama
As The Restaurant Group prepares to complete its acquisition of Wagamama today, outgoing chief executive Jane Holbrook shares her thoughts on what has made the brand stand out. Speaking to MCA earlier this month, Holbrook talks about the culture, the interaction with guests and the underlying innovation that is key to the company.
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NewsWagamama to pay staff £1k deal bonus
Outgoing Wagamama chief executive Jane Holbrook has told MCA that the decision to give staff a £1,000 bonus on completion of the sales of the business to The Restaurant Group, was “simply the right thing to do”.
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NewsDecember 2018
In the final MCA journal of 2018, we bring you the headline findings from our Foodservice Delivery Report and focus on two key challenges for operators – people & property. In particular, we look into the changing nature of the high street, new charity Only A Pavement Away, which helps the homeless gain employment in hospitality, and explore opinions on the apprenticeship levy. We also profile the man who put Wagamama on the map, Ian Neill, and pay tribute to his mentor, Peter Boizot.
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NewsTough times provide scope for excellence
Jon Midmer of global executive search firm JMA gives his view on the past year in recruitment and what to expect in 2019. He discusses the trend for hospitality executives heading to the leisure sector and the leadership qualities that are likely to come to the fore in 2019.