All International articles – Page 13
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NewsTragus to explore franchise route
Tragus, the Steve Richards-led group, is to explore expanding both its Café Rouge and Bella Italia brands internationally, M&C Report understands.
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Indian hospitality group secures first UK site
An Indian hospitality company called MG Muthu Group has made its first UK acquisition – the Belstead Brook Hotel in Ipswich
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Going Native
Founded in 1994 in Palm Springs, California, Native Foods Cafe has developed into America’s premier fast-casual vegan group, which now spans coast to coast.
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DP Poland sells five managed sites
DP (Domino’s Pizza) Poland has announced the sale and sub-franchising of five corporately managed stores in Warsaw
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NewsSecond Cup sets out UK expansion plan
Second Cup has signed commitments to open 90 sites in the UK over the next five years, after opening its debut site in Manchester
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Hook team plans expansion
The founders of sustainable seafood restaurants Bia Mara in Brussels and the recently opened Hook in Camden are planning to expand both concepts
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Taillevent plans UK launch
The Taillevent Group, operator of the famous eponymous Paris-based restaurant, is set to launch in the UK
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Arran Brewery sets up US venture
The isle of Arran Brewery has opened a company in the US to facilitate its imports into the country
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Project Pie partners Howard for UK launch
Former Hakkasan chief executive Niall Howard has entered into partnership with Project Pie to launch the brand in the UK
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NewsBocconcino to finally open next month
Bocconcino Pizzeria, the high-end pizzeria concept led by Moscow restaurateur Mikhail Gokhner, will finally make its debut in the UK in early November
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NewsAll Australian Wagamama sites closed
Wagamama, the UK-based Japanese restaurant, has closed its Australian branches as the franchisee has entered administration after one year SmartCompany reports
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New York-based group secures UK debut site
The Church Group, the New York-based independent bar and restaurant operator, has secured its debut UK site in London’s Farringdon
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NewsWagamama plans to franchise in the US
Wagamama, the Duke Street Capital-backed chain, is to go down the franchise route to aid its expansion in the US
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Analysis & InsightUS restaurant chains failing on healthy options
Consumers in the US believe that many restaurant chains are missing the mark when offering healthy options on their menus, according to new research
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NewsDP Poland shows 'tangible signs of progress'
DP Poland, the operator of the Domino’s brand in the country, is displaying “tangible signs of progress”, according to leading analyst Nick Batram
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NewsDomino's Poland targets rollout as H1 lfls grow 13%
DP Poland, the operator of the Domino’s Pizza brand in the country, has reported a 13% rise in like-for-like sales in the six months to 30 June as it targets launches in new cities with an accelerated rollout programme planned for 2015
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OpinionDigging Gold in the Far East
As UK-based restaurant operators look to grow their overseas footprints, Graham Campbell, head of restaurants at Fleurets, argues that while the UK market has probably not yet reached saturation, it’s becoming increasingly mature and the scope for major growth is limited. He argues: “It is a problem that more and more will need to confront and address if they are to continue to drive profit for their predominantly private equity owners.”
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NewsPizza Hut opens first African restaurant
Pizza Hut is opening its first restaurant in Africa as part of its plans to grow the brand in emerging markets, including three further African nations in 2015.
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Friends-themed Central Perk eyes 300 UK sites
The Central Perk franchise, based on the coffee shop featured on popular US sitcom Friends, has just opened its third site in the UK in Liverpool and has ambitious expansion plans, aiming to have 300 UK franchises in the next decade
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NewsSABMiller 'now in play'
SABMiller could now be considered “in play”, with ABInBev a potential buyer, after it was knocked back in its attempt to buy Heineken, a leading analyst has argued