All Itsu articles – Page 12
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Earl of Sandwich eyes further UK openings
After confirming the re-entry of the Earl of Sandwich brand to the UK market earlier this week, the company is eyeing more London sites for 2016
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NewsRetailers’ Retailer of the Year Awards 2016 finalists announced
The finalists for next year’s Retailers’ Retailer of the Year Awards (RROTY) have been revealed, with the Bridgepoint-backed Azzurri Group leading the list of nominees, closely followed by Wagamama
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Earl of Sandwich set for another crack at UK market
The Earl of Sandwich, the sandwich bar concept, is to have another crack at the UK market, after securing a site at Bluewater
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NewsWagamama seeks property director
Wagamama is seeking to appoint a new property director as it looks to open around 45 new restaurants over the next three years.
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Itsu to make North West debut
Itsu, the Julian Metcalfe-founded, Asian-inspired brand, is to make its debut in the North West in Manchester’s Spinningfields
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Analysis & InsightMenu prices on the rise as consumers trade up
The latest analysis of menu pricings by M&C Allegra has shown operators across the sector increasing prices at the premium end.
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Analysis & Insight
Piper finds gaps in the food to go market
Diners in Manchester are looking for greater choice in their lunchtime food to go options and people both there and in London are keen to see greater choice of healthy meals
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NewsItsu secures new £40m funding package
Itsu has secured a refinancing package from HSBC worth £40m to fund its “ambitious international expansion plans”
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NewsFY EBITDA up 32.7% at Itsu
Itsu has reported that “soaring demand for healthier choices” led to a 32.7% increase in its EBITDA to £6.9m for the year to the 1 January 2015
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Ashford first council to ban selected operators from development
Ashford Borough Council, in Kent, has become the first local authority to ban specific bars and restaurants from securing sites at its expanded Designer Outlet centre.
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Analysis & InsightLet’s go to the HOP
From a lightbulb moment in southeast Asia, Paul Hopper has spent two-and-a-half years developing and honing his idea for a grab-and-go Vietnamese takeaway concept, HOP. Ruth Williams reports
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Analysis & InsightFive minutes with… Simon Wilkinson: La Tasca
M&C takes five minutes to talk with Simon Wilkinson, who heads up the recently acquired La Tasca about Michelin experiences in Wales and the problem with lunching in London
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Weekend Press
Weekend press round-up, 12-13 September
Top story Yo! Sushi heads for cut-price Mayfair deal A recently launched investment firm has become the new frontrunner to buy Yo! Sushi in a cut-price deal worth less than £100m. Mayfair Equity Partners has replaced Inflexion as the most likely buyer of the UK’s biggest Japanese restaurant group. Sources ...
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Analysis & InsightThe lunch crunch
We would appear to be set for a wave of lunchtime sector M&A. However, there are a number of reasons why any M&A glut may be a little less frenzied than was the case with the restaurant sector, argues Sam Fuller of Altium Capital
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Itsu seeks head of learning & development
Itsu is seeking to recruit a head of learning and development as it looks to ramp up its national and international expansion plans
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NewsItsu to ramp up regional expansion
Itsu is to ramp up its regional expansion with the company targeting opening another 10 to 15 sites outside of London over the next year
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Hungerdog outlines roll-out plans
Gourmet hotdog concept Hungerdog is planning an estate of up to 20 sites in the coming five years with its first site to open late summer
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NewsItsu continues regional expansion
Itsu, the Julian Metcalfe-founded chain, has secured further sites in Reading and Chelsea for openings next month
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Grab plans to open 10 more sites in 2016
Thai street food concept Grab is planning to open 10 more restaurants in 2016.
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Analysis & InsightLittle and large
The Azzurri Group has done a canny bit of business acquiring the fast-casual concept Coco Di Mama, while Costa has decided to follow rival Starbucks’ route in looking to enhance its food offer through a partnership with a smaller complimentary brand. Mark Wingett asks if it is time for more sector companies to seek new partnerships and add further strings to their bows.