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All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 54
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NewsMarket Halls: ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’
Market Halls CEO Andy Lewis-Pratt has no plans to introduce competitive socialising into his venues, saying of the food hall model, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.
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NewsArc Inspirations strengthens senior team amid expansion drive
Arc Inspirations has appointed Tim Knockton as financial director and Laura Lewis as head of marketing.
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NewsBundobust: ‘We always want to innovate’
It was never part of the Bundobust masterplan to become a flagbearer for vegetarian cuisine.
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NewsThe Coconut Tree seeks regional sites
Sri Lankan casual dining and bar concept The Coconut Tree is working with Fleurets to expand its estate.
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NewsMore closures expected for TRG leisure brands
The Restaurant Group is expected to announce further closures of Frankie & Benny’s and Chiquito this week, the Mail on Sunday reports.
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NewsK10 takes pair of Vita Mojo sites
Vita Mojo has reassigned the leases of its Spitalfields and St Paul’s sites to K10 Restaurants, as it continues its evolution from restaurant operator to tech provider, MCA can reveal.
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NewsIsland Poke: ‘We want to become the global poke brand’
Island Poke wants to become the definitive poke brand in the world with its new international expansion plan, backer Chris Miller has told MCA.
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NewsBallie Ballerson eyes regional growth
Ballie Ballerson, the Imbiba-backed ball pit and cocktail bar concept, is looking at Manchester and Birmingham for its next move, with potential for one more venue in London.
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NewsGiraffe co-founder Russel Joffe dies
Giraffe co-founder Russel Joffe has died aged 62, his family has confirmed.
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NewsMigrant plan will cause ‘severe suffering’ in industry
Further reaction has come in to the government’s post-Brexit immigration plans, which will see “low skilled” workers denied entry to the UK.
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NewsBundobust eyes wet-led crowd with on-site brewery
Bundobust co-founder Marko Husak has tipped the brand’s forthcoming Manchester site to go against the grain of the existing estate with a more wet-led offering.
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NewsShoreditch Bar Group acquires The Hoxton Pony
Shoreditch Bar Group has further strengthened its London portfolio after taking on The Hoxton Pony.
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NewsFive Guys to pursue ‘more aggressive growth’ in 2020 with 14 openings
Five Guys will pursue “even more aggressive growth” in 2020, with 14 units lined up in the UK, CEO John Eckbert told MCA’s Food to Go conference.
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NewsPret ‘behind the curve’ on digital
Pret has been a “bit behind the curve” in terms of digital innovation, UK MD Clare Clough has told MCA’s Food to Go conference.
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NewsLupita closes remaining sites
Mexican restaurant group Lupita has closed its two remaining sites, months after an attempt to buy the business out of administration, MCA understands.
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NewsRoasting Plant Coffee: ‘We’re bringing speciality coffee to the masses’
Just as the UK general public gets used to the idea of a barista, Roasting Plant Coffee is looking to reinvent its coffee servers as curators.
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NewsBill’s CFO departs after less than six months
Bill’s chief financial officer Nick Gray is the latest senior figure to leave the Richard Caring-backed restaurant group, MCA understands.
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NewsFranks made MD at Chilango
Burrito brand Chilango has promoted Richard Franks to managing director.
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NewsBababoom: ‘People aren’t rebelling against chains, they’re rebelling against bad value’
Having established two profitable restaurants, and raised close to a million pounds in crowdfunded investment, Eve Bugler is ready to take Bababoom to a prime site London.
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NewsThe Bosporus takes Angus Steakhouse site
Dubai-based Turkish-inspired restaurant The Bosporus is coming to London.