All Hungry Horse articles – Page 5
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Analysis & InsightMarston’s: New concepts, disposals and return to new build Taverns
Marston’s chief executive Ralph Findlay spoke to M&C Report about new concepts, disposals, restarting the new build process in its Taverns division and why he doesn’t care what BrewDog thinks…
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NewsGreene King restructures management team
Greene King has restructured its management team as it gears up to complete the £773m acquisition of Spirit Pub Company
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NewsGK/Spirit deal could spark more consolidation
Should Greene King’s acquisition of Spirit Pub Company be approved by the Competition & Markets Authority next week, it is likely to create “a new league of two” in the pub sector.
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OpinionReady to bloom
Alistair Darby has had a solid second year at the helm of Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), but with a significant acquisition to integrate and like-for-like sales momentum to build he knows that expectations will be even higher for the coming 12 months. Mark Wingett reports
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NewsNew Big Plate Specials for Hungry Horse Menu
Greene King Pub Company has launched a new menu in its Hungry Horse sites
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Analysis & InsightUK dining brands lead Europe’s top 25
UK restaurant brands account for 15 of the top 25 companies by sales, accounting for 19% of the total market, according to Horizons
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NewsConsumers rate favourite coffee shops, pubs and fast-casual brands
Greggs and Pret a Manger have topped a consumer poll for providing the best customer experience for coffee shops, with Toby Carvery being named favourite in the pub restaurant space
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Survey names and shames “saltiest” family-friendly eateries
According to a new study by CASH, children’s meals served in “family friendly” eateries still contain worryingly high levels of salt
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Analysis & Insight
BBQ goes mainstream and burgers continue to dominate menus
Charred meat ends are set to become a mainstream trend after enjoying growing popularity on dedicated barbecue menus, as well as French dip sandwiches and meat sauces and burgers continue to dominate
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Analysis & InsightByron and Browns named most satisfying brands
Byron and Browns have been named the most satisfying eating-out brands and Five Guys the best quality in CGA Peach’s BrandTrack survey.
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OpinionBacking the great British pub
Ralph Findlay talks about the most powerful brand in the sector – the British pub – and why high-volume business models mean there’s always a place for innovation
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NewsMcGuigan to oversee Hungry Horse
Greene King has promoted Marc McGuigan to business unit director to oversee the growth of its c230-strong value brand Hungry Horse
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Greene King retains property advisor
Retailer and brewer Greene King has retained property adviser Carter Jonas to help source sites
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NewsGreene King has £110m for acquisitions in 2015
Greene King has stressed it retains a “flexible approach to expansion” and has a c£110m war chest for acquisitions in 2015 with a strong pipeline and targets unaffected by the Spirit transaction.
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NewsGreene King H1 revenue up 5.3%
Greene King has reported revenue growth of 5.3% across its retained business to £613.1m with profit before tax up 3% for the 24 weeks to 19 October.
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Analyst corner: Brumby on current trading environment
Leading analyst Mark Brumby at Langton Capital says that trading is still no walk in the park, with more discounting evident
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NewsMarston’s looks at branding food pubs
Marston’s chief executive Ralph Findlay has said the company is looking at operating some of its pubs as brands.
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Nutritionist criticises GK over 1,966-calorie burger
A senior nutritionist has accused Greene King of having “no conscience” over a burger sold at its Hungry Horse chain which weighs in at 1,966 calories.
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NewsAnand says Spirit is 'transformational deal'
Greene King CEO Rooney Anand has not ruled out further acquisitions despite the brewer reaching agreement this morning on its £773m takeover of Spirit Pub Company.
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Analysis & InsightPub value brands capturing ‘hard pressed family’ vote
Spirit’s Flaming Grill and Fayre & Square concepts, plus Greene King’s Hungry Horse and Whitbread’s Brewer’s Fayre, all feature in the top 10 brands that are most exposed to the capturing custom from “hard pressed families