All Browns articles
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InterviewsM&B: ‘We are very optimistic about the second-half’
With a stronger first half than expected, record high guest scores and cost pressures starting to ease, CEO Phil Urban tells MCA he’s feeling very positive about the future
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NewsIn pictures: 1920s-inspired interiors at Browns Beaconsfield
Browns Brasserie & Bar has reopened its Beaconsfield location following a major refurbishment with 1920s-inspired decor
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InterviewsM&B: Browns could be the next Miller & Carter
If a trial Browns site in the suburbs is successful, the brand could be Mitchells & Butlers’ next growth vehicle, chief executive Phil Urban told MCA
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InterviewsM&B CEO Phil Urban: ‘People want to go out and be social again’
As social media storms go, it was up there with the silliest.
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NewsStrong drink sales drive M&B’s 3.3% lfls growth
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has continued to outperform the market in the eight weeks to 21 September, with like-for-like sales growing by 3.3%.
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NewsUrban: ‘New concept could be second string to our premium bow’
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) is to trial a new concept in Harpenden next month, which it believes could add a second string to its bow of premium offerings, MCA has learnt.
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NewsUrban: ‘We do the same things with 110 sites as we did with 30’
As part of the launch of the CGA Stone & River Brand Momentum report, Mitchells & Butlers’ chief executive Phil Urban talks about how the multi-branded operator has remained at the top spot despite the volatility of the market.
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NewsLaws swaps Oakman for Hippo Inns
Hippo Inns, the joint venture between Ei Group and Rupert Clevely, has appointed Adrian Laws, formerly of Oakman Inns and the Big Easy, as its operations director.
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OpinionInside track: I’ll get my Cote
A buried paragraph at the end of a story on GBK facing a CVA, suggested that Cote was exploring a possible merger and had held early talks about a tie-up with a listed company. Mark Wingett looks at what listed company would be a good fit for the French restaurant chain. He also explores what went wrong at GBK and why Gaucho’s new owners have swapped Meakin for Martin (Williams)
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Analysis & InsightThe meat-free bleeding burger making it onto menus
Moving Mountains meat-free B12 Burger has been gracing the tables at Maxwell’s Bar & Grill and Dirty Bones. Founder Simeon van der Molen spoke to MCA’s sister title Food Spark about launching a UK first and how easy it was to get his product into restaurants.
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NewsPizza Pilgrims to open in the City
Pizza Pilgrims, the London-based sourdough pizzeria concept, is to open its first standalone site in the City, after securing the recently closed former Temple & Sons unit
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Analysis & InsightTwo out of three operators implement regional pricing
On average, two out of three operators surveyed in MCA’s latest Menu Tracker report vary their prices dependent on region, with JD Wetherspoon, All Bar One and O’Neill’s among the operators with the largest differentials.
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Smith swaps Wahaca for Pizza Pilgrims
Pizza Pilgrims, the sourdough pizzeria concept, has further strengthened its management team with the appointment of Gavin Smith as its new operations director
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NewsLondon pubs and restaurants portfolio marketed for £69.5m
A 16-strong portfolio of London pubs has been brought to market with a guide price of £69.5m.
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M&B confirms Just Eat trial
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has confirmed it has started a trial with Just Eat, the online delivery platform, across a number of its leading brands
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NewsM&B links up with Just Eat
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has started a trial with Just Eat, the online delivery platform, across a number of its leading brands
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Troll's Pantry creator launches Hash House
The operator behind ethical burger concept Troll’s Pantry has launched a new standalone American-style diner in Brighton.
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Analysis & InsightChristmas menu prices accelerate in 2016
Christmas 2016 was the dearest yet with an acceleration of prices up 3%-4%, according to MCA’s menu analysis.
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Matt Gillan reveals new Brighton venture
Michelin Star winning chef Matt Gillan has revealed his long-awaited venture with restaruant operator and consultant Mike Palmer.
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M&B sees return to lfl growth
Mitchells & Butlers has seen a return to like-for-like sales growth following a “challenging” year to 24 September.