All Wahaca articles – Page 4
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Analysis & InsightThe power of the PR stunt
With Greggs hosting a number of special Valentine’s Day pop-up restaurants within its stores this week, Georgi Gyton investigates how experiential marketing can be used to increase the brand presence of food and drink operators.
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Analysis & InsightInnovation is on the menu, but the price has to be right
Which operators are making the greatest strides in evolving their product offer, who stands out for their approach to pricing? Steve Gotham looks at what data from MCA’s Menu Tracker can tell us on the crucial subjects of price and product innovation.
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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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NewsRetailers’ Retailer finalists announced
The finalists show strong performances from wet-led businesses across the year represented in the shortlist.
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Surviving a media storm
The proliferation of social media has brought with it increased dangers of reputational damage to eating and drinking-out brands. Here, Addleshaw Goddard’s Abigail Healey looks at what businesses can do to prepare for a potential media crisis and how to manage their reputation in such a situation
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NewsWahaca Shoreditch to include a test kitchen
The new Wahaca, which will open in Shoreditch later this month, will not only include a new look for the 10-year-old brand but also include a Test Kitchen
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NewsRosa’s lfls up 9% in H1; eyes evolved regional model
Like-for-like sales at Rosa’s, the Thai cafe concept, are up c9% for the first half of the current financial year.
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NewsLorenzoni made MD at Camden Town Brewery
Luca Lorenzoni, who was appointed as chief operating officer at Camden Town Brewery in July, has been promoted to managing director, MCA understands.
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Coming up Rosa’s
Alex and Saiphin Moore’s Thai restaurant group has hit the 10-site mark and will soon make its regional debut in Liverpool. With the business now on the market, the couple look set for a windfall. Joe Lutrario reports
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OpinionBuilding the next generation of branded operators
Building the next generation of restaurant brands was the theme for a reflection on the future of the industry at our recent Restaurant Conference. Operators of and investors in emerging brands talked about efforts to establish themselves and to grow in a challenging marketplace
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OpinionOliver decides to twist
As of this morning, the man who did more than most to build Jamie Oliver’s restaurant empire can finally take a break from the constant scrutiny and let others worry about where the business is headed
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Analysis & Insight
Smaller brands expanding faster than bigger names
Small casual dining brands are expanding six times faster than bigger names in the sector, according to the latest Market Growth Monitor
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Jamie's teams up with Yumpingo for data insight
Jamie’s Italian has teamed up with food intelligence start-up Yumpingo for a data service the tech firm’s founder said “changes everything” for restaurant operators.
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NewsCamden Town bolsters senior team
Camden Town Brewery has strengthened its senior team with a number of appointments, MCA understands.
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NewsRosa’s Thai to consider its options
Rosa’s, the Thai cafe concept, has appointed advisors as it considers its funding options to support future growth
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D/F Mexico partners with Swingers
D/F Mexico, the fledgling fast-casual format from Wahaca, has opened a unit at Swingers.
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OpinionIn the grand scheme of things
Leisure and F&B are no longer a ‘nice to have’ way to offer experience in shopping schemes to counter online shopping. Instead, they are seen by developers and landlords as future-proofing, and an essential component to remain competitive. But getting that right mix of operator is becoming harder and harder
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Tweddell becomes Flat Iron chairman
Crispin Tweddell, founder of Piper, has become chairman of the private equity group’s latest investment in the sector, Flat Iron
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NewsWahaca appoints new MD
Wahaca has appointed Mark Turner, formerly of Camden Brewery and Innocent Drinks, as its new managing director
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NewsRosa’s appoints Adair as MD
Rosa’s has appointed Gavin Adair, formerly of Wahaca, as its new managing director, ahead of its next stage of development