All Franco Manca articles – Page 5
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NewsJamie’s suffered a death by too few cuts
The news that Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group was calling in administrators may not have been unexpected but the dramatic exit of a casual dining pioneer from the UK high street was unsettling for the entire industry. MCA editor James Wallin looks at what went wrong and whether this represents a second wave in the CVA saga that has dominated the past year.
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Pheby replaces Jack Burrito with new pizza concept
Des Pheby is to replace his fusion concept Jack Burrito with a pizza restaurant DGH DGH, MCA understands.
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NewsAlixPartners Growth Company Index 2019 Top 50
This year saw MCA once again team up with AlixPartners to identify the fastest growing companies in the UK eating and drinking out sector. The following is the top 50 in full.
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Analysis & InsightGender pay gap reporting: Has progress been made?
With the deadline now passed for operators to report their gender pay data for the second year running, MCA takes a look at the numbers from last year to see how they compare.
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OpinionFeeding back
An increasing number of hospitality operators are going beyond just fundraising with a more hands-on approach to charity and community projects. Jo Bruce looks at some of the companies putting social engagement at the heart of their businesses
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OpinionDialling up the pizzeria
As PizzaExpress launches a new look and feel, UK MD Zoe Bowley talks to James Wallin about creating sociable pizzerias, the initial lessons from food to go spin-off, ZA, and the ongoing partnership with Welcome Break.
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NewsFulham Shore reports strong end to FY
Fulham Shore has reported that it expects both revenue and headline EBITDA to be ahead of last year’s figures after a particularly strong end to the year.
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NewsFranco Manca heading to Piccadilly Gardens
Franco Manca, the Fulham Shore pizza concept, is eyeing Piccadilly Gardens for its first Manchester site.
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OpinionTaking a Fresca look at Carluccio’s 2.0
Carluccio’s post-CVA Fresca programme – designed at reconnecting with the modern consumer base – is currently being trialled at its Richmond restaurant. MCA market insight director Steve Gotham visited the site to give his view on the progress and what lessons for the wider casual dining market can be taken away.
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Analysis & InsightThe age of deliverance
Three years ago, a group of operators came close to forming a syndicate to control the delivery side of their businesses, in the face of growing influence among the ‘disruptors’. Fast forward to 2019 and Deliveroo has introduced a wave of its own virtual brands into its Editions programme and is also thought to be close to securing its first bricks and mortar site in the UK. Meanwhile, Uber Eats is believed to be trialling integration of its taxi fleet into its food delivery operation. With this often fraught relationship seemingly reaching boiling point, MCA editor James Wallin asks if the time has come for operators to take back control. With comment from MCA’s contributing editor, Peter Martin, on why ownership of technology is key to this power struggle.
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P Franco team take Legs site
The team behind P Franco in Clapton is opening a new Japanese drinking food restaurant in Hackney.
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NewsCasual dining brands to see negative growth of -0.1% in 2019
The casual dining market is set to see negative growth of 0.1% in 2019, the latest MCA data.
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NewsRhys Oldfield joins BabaBoom as backer; Jenkins and Fish depart
Be At One founder Rhys Oldfield has joined BabaBoom as a backer of the kebab restaurant concept, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & InsightThe Dom Walsh Awards 2019
Our regular columnist hands out his annual awards to brands and operators who have made the past 12 months newsworthy – for better or for worse
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NewsFulham Shore to open 10 sites next year
David Page, the chairman of Fulham Shore, has told MCA that he still sees the potential the treble the size of the Franco Manca estate and at least double the number of Real Greeks.
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NewsFulham Shore H1 revenue up 20%
David Page, the chairman of Franco Manca and The Real Greek operator, Fulham Shore, has said the company intends to ramp up openings next year.
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The pirates of pizza
As one of the newest players in the burgeoning pizza sector, Radio Alice is out to get Londoners on its wavelength. Stefan Chomka, editor of MCA’s sister title, Restaurant Magazine, meets the founders, Matteo and Salvatore Aloe, and managing director, Emma King, to discuss tapping into the UK casual dining scene and the partnership with the Azzurri Group.
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NewsPheby launches first of three virtual brands
Pheby Foods Concepts has launched the first of three new virtual brands, which will be rolled out to 20 Wok & Go sites over the next year, MCA has learnt.
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NewsRobinsons acquires Anglesey pub
Family brewer and pub operator Robinsons has acquired the Seacroft in Trearddur Bay on Anglesey.
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Fulham Shore reports on “successful” H1
Fulham Shore has given a sparse update on the six months to 23 September ahead of the full interim results announcement next month.