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All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 60
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NewsEsquires Coffee founder Doug Williamson departs
Esquires Coffee founder director Doug Williamson has left the business, to be replaced by Aiden Keegan who becomes UK CEO, MCA understands.
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NewsKPMG updates on Patisserie Holdings administration
Patisserie Holdings administrator KPMG does not expect to realise any value from the company’s subsidiaries, and has yet realise any money from freehold property or claims against third parties.
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Analysis & InsightMixed wag: TRG leisure estate continues to drag
Former HBOS boss Andy Hornby might have hoped for a smooth introduction to the sector yesterday after joining The Restaurant Group as CEO in August.
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NewsPret promotes Clough to UK MD
Pret A Manger has promoted Clare Clough to UK managing director and chief food and coffee officer.
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NewsIppudo takes Kua ’Aina site on Goodge St
International ramen concept Ippudo has secured its fourth London site, on the former Kua ’Aina site on 40 Goodge Street.
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NewsIncipio takes former Mahiki site in Kensington
Incipio Group is set to open a new venue at the former Mahiki site on Kensington High Street.
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NewsRestaurant Group writes off £125m amid ‘structurally unattractive’ leisure estate review
The Restaurant Group has written off £125m - nearly £100m related to its leisure restaurant business - as it faces continued retail decline and saturated local markets.
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OpinionLoungers sets sights on premium coffee and drinks
As an all-day operator promising something for everyone, Loungers has never had any problem going toe to toe with high street coffee shops.
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NewsThe Big Interview: Jamie Barber on Cabana
Jamie Barber’s Cabana chain was bought out of administration last week and absorbed into his Hush Brasseries group, saving the Brazilian barbecue concept, but shuttering a further two sites. In his first interview since the news, Barber discusses the bittersweet outcome, securing new investment for the brand, and the continued tough trading in the sector.
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NewsBird sold in pre-pack to Crown Partnership
Fried chicken and waffle concept Bird has been sold in a pre-pack administration to the hospitality and catering business Crown Partnership, MCA has learnt.
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NewsCoffeesmiths looks to offload four sites
Speciality operator Coffeesmiths Collective is looking to dispose of four sites alongside its aggressive acquisition strategy, MCA understands.
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NewsUnBarred merges with Holler for Brighton brewhouse
Cult craft beer brand UnBarred is launching a new brewery and taproom after merging with Holler, MCA understands.
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NewsSukhothai undergoes partial MBO
Thai casual dining group Sukhothai has undergone a partial management buy-out (MBO), with the current management team joining founders Gerrard Marks and Yupha (Ban) Kaewkraikhot as shareholders.
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NewsSixteen Eat stores marketed for disposal
A number of Eat stores are being marketed for disposal, following the grab and go operator’s acquisition by Pret A Manger, MCA understands.
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NewsCaffe Nero revamps food with deli range
Caffe Nero has introduced a new deli range in a major overhaul of its food offering.
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InterviewsBleecker: Building up a better burger
Bleecker Burger may have one of the best quality burgers on the market – but is that enough? Founder Zan Kaufman grapples with high expectations, relinquishing responsibility and building a culture that goes beyond a world-class burger.
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NewsPeters swaps Zing Zing for Kitopi
Zing Zing managing director Phil Peters has joined delivery rival Kitopi as head of UK expansion, MCA understands.
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NewsTossed promotes Sebba to MD
Healthy eating operator Tossed has promoted Neil Sebba to the role of managing director.
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Analysis & InsightThe virtual world becomes reality
Virtual restaurants might sound like a computergenerated fabrication – but the food they delivery is very much a physical reality, and it’s growing. As the major delivery companies start to push into restaurant brands, Finn Scott-Delany examines the lie of the land.