All Wasabi articles – Page 3
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NewsBenihana confirms Glasgow
Benihana, the global Japanese teppanyaki concept, has confirmed its first UK site in eight years will open in Glasgow.
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Analysis & InsightNeeds must
The Casual Dining Group (CDG) and Wasabi were both featured in the press over the weekend, linked with the need to make necessary changes to their businesses. One is taking a proactive approach to bring landlords to the table to discuss issues it faces with rental levels at a handful of sites, while the other claims it is looking for an injection of capital to support its next phase of growth. But, is one being more realistic with itself and the impact of the current harsh trading environment than the other, asks Mark Wingett.
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NewsClick & collect orders up 70% at Prezzo
Prezzo, the TPG-backed Italian restaurant chain, has grown sales from click-and-collect orders by 70% within just one month of a new partnership with online ordering platform, Orderswift.
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Minor eyes UK rollout for Benihana
Minor Hotels, the Thailand-based hospitality group, which acquired a stake in Japanese restaurant group Benihana earlier this year, is exploring further expansion opportunities for the brand in the UK, after strengthening its management team here, MCA has learnt.
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NewsWasabi strengthens M&S tie-up
Wasabi, the sushi and bento chain, has strengthened its partnership with Mark & Spencer, opening three new counters.
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OpinionNip and Tuk
Health-focused chain Leon has partnered with David Thompson’s Aylmer Aaharn food group to transform its Shaftesbury Avenue site into a Thai fast food restaurant that could become a major growth brand. Restaurant magazine deputy editor Joe Lutrario meets Leon founder John Vincent to discuss the prospects for Tuk Shop.
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Wasabi teams up with Thyngs on loyalty scheme
Wasabi is ditching its mobile app and will instead ask customers to tap or scan a smartcard with their mobile to join the ‘Wasabi Club’ and collect loyalty points.
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Eadon steps down from Wasabi
Eadon, the former head of marketing at Crussh, has stepped down from the same role at rival grab-and-go chain Wasabi
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Gender pay gap reporting: A sector overview
Gender pay gap reporting has been dominating the headlines this week. With the deadline now passed, what were the numbers reported by some of the biggest players in the eating and drinking out market? MCA takes a look
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Federman swaps Wasabi for Q Apartments
Wasabi’s interim finance director Raoul Federman is to join serviced apartments group Q Apartments as chief financial officer, MCA understands.
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Mercer swaps EAT for Coco di Mama
Tom Mercer has stepped down from EAT to join Coco Di Mama, as its first head of people.
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NewsWasabi secures £30m bank funding; appoints FD
Wasabi, the sushi and bento chain, has secured a £30m revolving credit facility from HSBC to fund further growth and has appointed a new finance director.
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Wasabi seeks to switch to monthly rents
Wasabi, the sushi and bento chain, has written to landlords to request amending its rent payment agreements
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Coco di Mama secures Yumchaa site
Coco Di Mama, the Azzurri Group-backed, quick-service Italian concept, will today open its 21st site in the capital
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Analysis & InsightFocus on: south east Asian dining concepts
Following the announcement that Leon is to open a Thai-inspired ‘fast food’ pop-up within one of its West End stores, in April, MCA took a look at how the market for south east Asian cuisine is performing and what’s expected in 2018
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Analysis & InsightTop 10 Food to Go brands increase market share
As growth shows signs of slowing in the Food To Go market, risk averse customers are increasingly turning to the top brands, the latest MCA insight has shown.
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NewsMCA and AlixPartners launch Growth Company Index 2018
MCA is once again teaming up with leading advisory firm AlixPartners to identify the top 50 private firms with the fastest-growing profits in the UK eating and drinking-out sector.
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Bistro Mirey to launch in Fulham
Pop-up chefs Gerald Mirey and Ko Ito are opening their debut restaurant Bistro Mirey in West London.
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Federman appointed Wasabi FD
Wasabi has appointed Raoul Federman, formerly of Aubaine, as its new group finance director, MCA understands.
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Coco di Mama set for Hammersmith
Coco Di Mama, the Azzurri Group-backed, quick-service Italian concept, has secured its first site for 2018, in Hammersmith