All Wagamama articles – Page 34
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Analysis & InsightEmployees rank Greggs as best employer
Bakery chain Greggs came top of an online poll of the best high street eateries to work for, according to feedback from its employees that put McDonald’s at the bottom
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Vapiano appoints ex-M&B property manager
Vapiano has appointed Rob Wickenden, formerly of Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), as its new real estate and development manager
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NewsDeliveroo to launch in Australia
Online restaurant delivery platform Deliveroo plans to launch into Australia by the end of the year as well as East Asia and the Middle East, M&C has learnt
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Analysis & InsightResearch shows consumers ordering fewer courses
Consumers are ordering fewer courses when eating out for dinner, with starters hardest hit, the latest Menu and Food Trends report from M&C Allegra Foodservice has shown.
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NewsWagamama FY lfls up 10%
Wagamama saw like-for-like sales rise 10% in the 52 weeks to 26 April and promised more openings in “key locations” and a programme of customer innovation for the coming year.
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Analysis & Insight
Nando’s leads in social media stakes
Nando’s has come out on top in the eating-out sector when it comes to social media,according to a snapshot of by consultancy VON Marketing
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NewsBill’s confirms Trafford Centre opening
Bill’s is set to open at the New Orleans dining quarter at Manchester’s intu Trafford Centre
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Analysis & InsightLittle and large
The Azzurri Group has done a canny bit of business acquiring the fast-casual concept Coco Di Mama, while Costa has decided to follow rival Starbucks’ route in looking to enhance its food offer through a partnership with a smaller complimentary brand. Mark Wingett asks if it is time for more sector companies to seek new partnerships and add further strings to their bows.
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NewsCasual Dining Group acquires Las Iguanas
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has acquired the 41-strong Las Iguanas restaurant chain from private equity firm Bowmark Capital in a deal thought to be worth between £80m and £90m.
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NewsCo-Op chair joins Wagamama board
The Co-Operative chairman Allan Leighton has announced he is joining the board of the Duke Street Capital–backed chain Wagamama.
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US private equity firm to acquire Fourth
Insight Venture Partners, the New York-based, technology-focused private equity firm, has agreed to acquire Fourth
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NewsMcDonald’s and Nando’s lead on social media engagement
Nando’s, McDonald’s and Domino’s lead the way when it comes to social media engagement in the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector,
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NewsQ3 lfl sales up 9.9% at Wagamama
Wagamama, the Duke Street Capital-backed chain, saw Q3 like-for-like sales across its 112-strong UK estate increase 9.9%
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NewsCafé Pistou eyes expansion
Café Pistou, the fledgling concept from Charlie McLean, has started the search for a second site in the capital
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French: Expect strong growth for three years
Leading analyst Simon French, of Cenkos, has predicted pub and restaurant groups will see up to three years of above average earnings growth driven by like-for-like sales rising above inflation, new site openings, a benign cost environment and selective M&A.
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NewsPret and Wagamama to offer Apple Pay
Pret A Manger and Wagamama are among the first companies in the sector to confirm they will introduce Apple Pay.
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Analysis & InsightStreet life
Street food, and all it entails whether that is through food, marketing or location, has become an increasingly influential part of the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector. Over the next few months and years that influence is set to further grow as the category evolves with the help of a number of established players.
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Ping Pong confirms Westfield London site
Ping Pong, the dim sum chain, has confirmed to M&C Report that it has securing a unit at Westfield London
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Red’s to launch retail range
Red’s True Barbecue, the fast-growing concept, is to launch a retail range through Asda stores nationwide from 4 July
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Booker passing on price deflation benefit
Wholesaler Booker says the benefit it is seeing from food price deflation is being passed on to customers