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News
Johnson in talks to invest in Draft House
Luke Johnson, the serial restaurant investor, is understood to be in discussions to acquire a substantial equity stake in Draft House, the London-based pub concept founded by Charlie McVeigh, M&C Report has learnt.The first Draft House was launched in Northcote Road, Clapham in November 2009 by McVeigh, the former owner ...
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News
Johnson: Industry needs to get behind call for VAT cut
Luke Johnson, the serial restaurant investor, has called on the whole hospitality industry to come together to campaign for a cut in the level of VAT.Speaking at M&C Report’s sister publication Restaurant Magazine’s R200 conference yesterday, Johnson, whose investments include Giraffe, Feng Sushi, Ego and Patiserrie Valerie, said that the ...
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News
Westfield Stratford operators unveiled
The majority of the food & beverage operators set to open at the new Westfield Stratford City development have been confirmed, with openings lined up for Franco Manca, Jamie’s Italian, YO! Sushi, Tortilla and Wagamama, amongst others.The shopping centre, which will open in 13 September, will feature in its Balcony ...
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Opinion
High street heroes
Mark Wingett looks at how pubs and restaurants could be the saviours of the declining British high streetEating and drinking out operators your country needs you. Sorry that was a bit dramatic. Let me put it another way. Your high street needs you.The British high street is in decline, some ...