All Wagamama articles – Page 20
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Analysis & InsightAlan Yau: ‘Shun’, Seasonality and Sanitaryware
Alan Yau, the founder of Wagamama, Busaba Eathai and Hakkasan, discusses how the UK restaurant sector latched onto the theme of seasonality and compares the comparisons and differences between the British and Japanese dining scenes.
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News
Private equity circles Laine Pub Co
Duke Street Capital, the backer of Wagamama, is one of three bidders currently in the running to acquire Laine Pub Company
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Analysis & InsightSing when you’re winning
Press coverage of the eating out sector has not made the easiest reading of late, however beyond the much-debated headwinds and the travails of selected brands, the sector remains replete with success stories. Ahead of this week’s Retailers’ Retailer of the Year awards, James Wallin highlights just a few.
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NewsWagamama UK lfls up 8.2% in Q3
Wagamama saw UK like-for-like sales (lfls) growth of 8.2% in the third quarter to 28 January – improving on the 7.1% rise in the second quarter.
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NewsMaxwell’s Group faces Roadhouse eviction
Maxwell’s Group has launched a campaign to save its Roadhouse venue from eviction.
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Wagamama adds to New York pipeline
Wagamama has added two sites to its US pipeline, as its looks to double its presence in New York.
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NewsLV sweeps the board at Casual Dining Awards
Living Ventures, wagamama, Bistrot Pierre, Brewhouse & Kitchen, Loungers, The Alchemist, Flat Iron, GBK, and The New World Trading Co were among the winners at the Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards 2018.
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Analysis & InsightTop of Mind poll shows resilience across sector
MCA’s Top of Mind survey – based on interviews with leading figures across the eating and drinking-out sector – has shown a further decline in confidence about the trading environment, with only 25% feeling positive.
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Koh Thai and Buenos Aires Restaurants in merger
High Road Restaurants BidCo, the owner of the Koh Thai Tapas chain of Thai restaurants, yesterday announced a share merger with Buenos Aires Restaurants Holdings, owner of the Buenos Aires steakhouse chain, to form a multi-branded restaurant group.
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Neill steps down from Jamie’s Italian
Ian Neill, the former chairman of Wagamama, has stepped down as a non-executive director of Jamie’s Italian
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Opinion
Amazon Go is a 'game changer'
Amazon has elicited round-the-world interest in the launch of its long-awaited supermarket model, MCA asks what the implicatioins of the technology could be for foodservice.
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OpinionFox foots bill for lack of exit
Mark Fox yesterday became the latest sector head to leave his post, as the shareholders of Bill’s, the Richard Caring-backed chain, seemingly lost patience in their search for an exit and looked to ex-Punch chief executive Duncan Garrood to lead the c80-strong business
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Analysis & InsightThe new normal
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
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Opinion
Every day is a discount day
A necessary evil or just the norm? Georgi Gyton investigates the growing spread of discounting, and asks what we can expect from the year ahead.
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News
Management team takes control at Salt Yard Group
The management team of the Salt Yard Group has taken control of the four-strong business
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NewsRetailers’ Retailer finalists announced
The finalists show strong performances from wet-led businesses across the year represented in the shortlist.
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Wagamama expanding UAE presence
Wagamama has announced plans to expand its presence in the UAE with a new flagship restaurant to open in The Dubai Mall, and two more planned in 2018.
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Opinion
The Dom Walsh Awards
The past 12 months has seen a raft of senior operators depart their roles; high-profile brands stumble on their growth plans but others discover new avenues for expansion. Dominic Walsh presents his annual awards, including deal of the year; top brand; biggest shock, his pick for hero to zero and the year’s worst rebrand
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Hill steps down from Salt Yard board
Steve Hill, the former chief executive of Wagamama and Las Iguanas, has stepped down from the board of the Salt Yard Group
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OpinionAre you adding value? Part 2
Yesterday I wrote that the UK’s hospitality industry was facing a period of fundamental change, with the threat of a significant gap developing in parts of the sector. This morning the focus falls on the value of delivery, technology, experience, property, investment (does private equity have a duty of care?) and protecting your reputation