All Bella Italia articles – Page 6
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News
Giggling Squid rules out grab-and-go for now
Giggling Squid has further strengthened its openings pipeline by securing a site in Cheltenham
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NewsLaurillard: Expansion within the M25 now more accessible
Andy Laurillard, co-founder of Giggling Squid, has told MCA that the area between the Greater London ring road and the M25 has become prime territory for the groups’ expansion
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CDG signs franchise deal to launch in South Africa
CDG has agreed a franchising deal with Gold Brands Investments which will see a minimum 20 restaurants open across South Africa
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Opinion
House of cards
Given the rapid pace of expansion over the past few years on the high street and in leisure parks of restaurant brands, many believe it is inevitable that there will be some casualties over the coming 18 months
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NewsWhite to step down as Bella Italia MD
Nick White is to step down as managing director of Bella Italia, the Casual Dining Group (CDG)-owned brand
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CDG to operate Jersey Airport concessions
Casual Dining Group has landed the contract to run all food and beverage concessions at Jersey Airport
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Analysis & Insight2017: Pubs M&A to hot up but more chains may fail
Average prices for restaurant sites grew by 14.1% in 2016 while the value of pubs grew 4.4% in the same period, according to Christie & Co’s Business Outlook report.
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NewsFestive lfls up 4.7% at CDG
Casual Dining Group has reported a 4.7% increase in like-for-like sales for the five weeks to 8 January
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Analysis & InsightCustomer service stars of 2016
MCA director of insight, Steve Gotham, looks at which operators topped the league tables for friendly and speedy service during 2016 and what lessons we can learn from their success.
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News
BGF invests in Bar Soba chain
The Business Growth has invested £3m in Bar Soba, the Glasgow-based bar and restaurant chain
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Bella set to complete refresh programme
Bella Italia, the Casual Dining Group-owned brand, is closing in on completing the investment programme across its existing estate
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News
Livingbridge takes lead on Rhubarb
Livingbridge has taken the lead in acquiring a stake in Rhubarb, the event caterer and restaurant operator
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Bella Italia property sold for £3.55m
The freehold of a Grade II-Listed property in Exeter, including a Bella Italia, has been purchased for £3.55m
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Private equity circles Rhubarb
A number of private equity groups have shown an interest in acquiring a stake in Rhubarb
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Analysis & InsightScores on the doors
The latest data from MCA’s comprehensive Eating Out Panel has revealed a strong showing for pub companies, outperforming their restaurant counterparts in terms of net promoter scores throughout the day. MCA’s director of insight, Steve Gotham, looks at some of the reasons the Great British pub is still resonating so strongly with consumers.
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NewsCDG signs first UK franchise deal
Casual Dining Group has secured its first UK franchise deal, which will see its Belgo brand become the main restaurant at a central London hotel
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NewsLas Iguanas enters concessions sector
Casual Dining Group (CDG) is bringing Las Iguanas and Bella Italia to Center Parcs holiday villages
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News
Noble Inns set to launch Little Smoke
Noble Inns, the London-based group behind the Smokehouse concept, is set to launch a new incarnation of the format called Little Smoke in the City
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News
CDG keeps foot down on expansion plans
The Casual Dining Group is to continue to keep its “foot down” on expansion plans, and despite uncertainty in the marketplace
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CDG appoints chief digital officer
CDG is to ramp up its digital capabilities with the appointment of Célia Pronto to the newly-created role of chief digital officer