All Hungry Horse articles – Page 7
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NewsTRG plans first triple opening
The Restaurant Group (TRG) is set to open new sites under its Frankie & Benny’s, Chiquito and Coast to Coast brand’s together for the first time at the LeisureWorld development in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
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Operators recognised for menu innovation
A number of major pub, restaurant and coffee shop operators have been recognised for their menu innovation
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Analysis & InsightBranded dining sector to grow 7.6% by revenue in 2014
The UK branded dining sector will grow 7.6% by revenue in 2014, with outlet numbers increasing 5.5%, according to figures from Allegra’s Project Restaurant Report
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NewsGreene King: William Pears, newbuilds, franchise, analysts
M&C Report takes a closer look at Greene King’s results for the 24 weeks to 13 October and speaks to chief executive Rooney Anand
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Greene King sets out Retail success factors
Greene King said that the continued success across its Retail division was driven by seven key factors
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Opinion
A surprise and a space race
After a long interview process, which allowed him to get to know Mitchells & Butlers’ (M&B) people, and business fundamentals, and also hear a candid assessment from the board on what they thought needed to be done to transform the company, Alistair Darby admits that there was only one surprise awaiting him when he took up his new role as chief executive last October
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Greene King launches 'biggest multi-brand gift card'
Greene King, the brewer and pub operator, has launched what it claims to be the biggest multi-brand pub and restaurant gift card in the UK
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Greene King launches staff training apps
Greene King, the brewer and pub operator, is to train staff at its Hungry Horse brand via apps for smartphones and tablets in what it calls the “next generation of learning”
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OpinionProud of its past, looking to the future
Rooney Anand, chief executive of Greene King, talks brewing, brands and banking collapses with Roger Protz
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Analysis & Insight
Students driving eating-out market
Students eat out more often than the population of the UK as a whole, with 60% eating out at least weekly, compared to 41% for public as a whole, according the latest Peach BrandTrack consumer survey
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Real China and GK lined up for Cramlington
Greene King and The Real China, the Chinese buffet chain, are lined up to open sites in Cramlington, Northumberland
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NewsGreene King Retail LfLs rise 4.6%; reaches 1,000 managed sites
Greene King has reported a 4.6% rise in like-for-like sales across its Retail arm in the 18 weeks to 1 September, with “difficult” comparatives of the Jubilee and Euro 2012 “offset by the better summer weather”, and says it reached 1,000 managed sites
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Analysis & InsightHot dogs lead US invasion of British menus
Hot dogs have replaced scampi and chips in the list of the top 20 most popular dishes in eating out venues, with 85% more menus featuring the product compared to this time last year, new research shows
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Analysis & InsightOut-of-town take up
Casual dining is becoming an essential part of the retail experience in the UK. It is now widely acknowledged that an attractive leisure mix leads to increased dwell time, as well as an improved consumer experience, says Andrew McGregor, head of leisure at Knight Frank
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Operators sign up for Hemel development
Nando’s, The Restaurant Group and Greene King have all signed up to open at Hemel Hempstead’s Jarman’s Park Leisure World
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Greene King: the middle, food strategy, brands
M&C Report takes a closer look at the full-year results for Greene King, the brewer and pub operator, for the year to 28 April
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News500 Hungry Horses not out of the question
Hungry Horse, Greene King’s value brand, could eventually grow to 500 sites in the UK, with a further 114 already in the pipeline
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NewsGreene King managed lfls up 2.3%
Greene King has this morning reported a 2.3% increase in like-for-like sales across its 987-strong managed (Retail) estate
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Weekend Press
Weekend press round-up, 22-23 June
Food-on-the-go Pret A Manger seeks £375m debt refinancing Pret A Manger is seeking to raise a new £375m loan to refinance existing debt and pay a dividend to private equity owner Bridgepoint. The London-based firm has mandated HSBC, Rabobank, ING Bank, RBS, Bank of Ireland, BNP Paribas and Societe Generale ...
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Pub companies urged to 'broaden' franchises
Andrew Emmerson, former business development director at Domino’s Pizza Group, says the move would attract “high net worth individuals”