All Itsu articles – Page 7
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NewsOsmond appoints Walter as Various Eateries CEO
Various Eateries, the Hugh Osmond-backed parent company of Strada and Coppa Club, has appointed Sue Walter as chief executive, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & InsightIs everyone in position?
The latest sector most powerful people list has unsurprisingly sparked debate on where people were positioned and who was included and left out. It has also put the spotlight on some of those roles that need filling across the sector, including at Drake & Morgan. At the same time, Wagamama has filled some roles of its own in its US operation, highlighting its determination to succeed Stateside, writes Mark Wingett.
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OpinionPret’s restless psyche
Last month Clive Schlee celebrated 15 years as chief executive of Pret A Manger, and was named Retailers’ Retailer of the Year at MCA’s annual industry awards. To celebrate both milestones, Schlee shared his thoughts with James Wallin on the expansion of Pret and its closeness to customers.
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McDonnell swaps Be At One for Turtle Bay
Graham McDonnell, who recently left Be At One, has joined Turtle Bay as its new head of talent
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Analysis & Insight
Gender pay gap reporting: A sector overview
Gender pay gap reporting has been dominating the headlines this week. With the deadline now passed, what were the numbers reported by some of the biggest players in the eating and drinking out market? MCA takes a look
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NewsBe At One promotes Stones to MD
Be At One has promoted former chief operating officer Andrew Stones to the role of managing director, as part of a trio of appointments at the specialist cocktail operator.
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Analysis & InsightBrand building in adversity
A number of high-profile restaurant brands are currently in the limelight for their economic woes. But how much of their difficulties can be traced back to the strength or otherwise of the brand, and what can be done to rescue it once it has been damaged? Ian Dunstall shares his thoughts
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NewsSchofield chairs TDR-backed Buffalo Grill chain
Ivan Schofield has joined the board of Buffalo Grill, the 356-strong French steakhouse concept, as its non-executive chairman
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Ritchie joins GK as interim property director
John Ritchie has joined Greene King as interim group property director, with Richard Lewis set to focus solely on his role as chief operating officer.
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Analysis & Insight
Looking back to the future
How will the food and beverage sector change over five years’ time? It’s a question MCA’s Top of Mind survey has been putting to sector leaders for the past nine years. MCA’s Yemeng Hu looks at what the answers can tell us about the past, present and future.
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Itsu appoints new head of property
Itsu has appointed Sean Donnelly, formerly of Pizza Hut and Steak ‘n’ Shake, as its new head of property
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Baygo targets 10 sites
Baygo, the contemporary Caribbean grab and go concept, is looking to reach 10 sites in the next three years, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & InsightFocus on: south east Asian dining concepts
Following the announcement that Leon is to open a Thai-inspired ‘fast food’ pop-up within one of its West End stores, in April, MCA took a look at how the market for south east Asian cuisine is performing and what’s expected in 2018
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News'Itsu potential is unlimited'
Itsu founder Julian Metcalfe on launching in America, the huge potential of delivery, and why he won’t be launching a third brand any time soon
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Peretti joins Wraphic board
Paolo Peretti, who stepped down as managing director of Vital Ingredient earlier this year, has joined the board of Wrapchic
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Caravan duo to launch Rosslyn Coffee
Rosslyn Coffee, a specialty expresso bar concept from two former Caravan Coffee employees, is launching on the former Pod site on 78 Queen Victoria Street.
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Sherwood to become UK ops director at Wagamama
Nigel Sherwood, formerly of Nando’s, Shake Shack and Byron, is to become UK operations director at Wagamama
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Wrapchic heads for Soho Square and Birmingham Airport
Wrapchic, the Indian burrito concept, is launching in Soho Square tomorrow and has a further site lined up for Birmingham International Airport.
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NewsDerbyshire swaps Itsu for Wagamama
Phil Derbyshire, formerly of the Casual Dining Group (CDG) and Itsu, is to become the new property director at Wagamama
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NewsVelez joins Black Sheep Coffee
Marta Velez has left Itsu to join Black Sheep Coffee, the fast-growing brand, as its new operations director