All Itsu articles – Page 9
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NewsWrapchic to remodel concept
Wrapchic, the Indian-style burrito quick service concept, is repositioning itself into a more Indian grab and go model, with the first store under the new format to open in Solihull, MCA has learnt.
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Black Sheep Coffee strengthens head office team
Black Sheep Coffee, the fast-growing specialty coffee roaster and café operator, has strengthened its head office team
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Young swaps Itsu for POD
Alex Young has stepped down as commercial director at Itsu to join POD as its new chief operations officer
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SSP to open Itsu at Liverpool St Station
SSP will open its first site under partnership with Itsu at London’s Liverpool Street Station
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Pure FY turnover nears £12m
Pure saw turnover close in on £12m in the year to the end of 2016, with group EBITDA over £1m for the second consecutive year
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Marston’s, Patisserie Valerie and Prezzo join the ALMR
Patisserie Valerie, Prezzo and Marston’s have become the latest companies to join the ALMR
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Derbyshire joins Itsu
Itsu has appointed Phil Derbyshire, formerly of the Casual Dining Group (CDG), as its new group property director
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Pure appoints FD
Pure, the healthy, food-to-go concept, has appointed Doug Benzie as its new finance director
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EAT confirms debt for equity swap
EAT, the Lyceum Capital-backed chain, has confirmed that at the start of this year it restructured its balance sheet, reducing its debt and increasing equity by £94.5m
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NewsRoberts swaps Itsu for Nando’s
Cameron Roberts, the former chief executive of Itsu, has been appointed chief operating officer of Nando’s Group
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EAT returns to lfl growth
EAT, the Lyceum Capital-backed chain, has returned to like-for-like growth since the start of the year
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UberEats to press expansion button in the UK
Uber is expanding its restaurant delivery service UberEats to more than 40 towns and cities across the UK this year
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Growth companies to watch
This month Turtle Bay was unveiled as the fastest growing company in the eating and drinking out sector, according to the AlixPartners Growth Company Index, compiled in association with MCA. However, there are other operators making waves that haven’t made it on to the list for one reason or another. Mark Wingett provides a snapshot of five that are jostling for a listing.
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NewsTurner to chair ETM Group
ETM Group, independent bar, pub and restaurant company, has appointed Graham Turner as its non-executive chairman
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NewsRawligion aiming for multiple stores in London
The co-founder of Rawligion, the healthy eating grab and go store, hopes to open multiple sites in London, as consumer tastes shift away from meat, dairy and alcohol consumption.
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NewsPret most admired brand for eighth year
Pret A Manger has been named as the most admired brand by leading executives across the sector for the eighth consecutive year.
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Itsu to explore franchise model
Itsu, the Julian Metcalfe-founded, Asian-inspired brand, will explore a franchise model when it looks to expand internationally
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Franco Manca appoints people director
Franco Manca has appointed Gillian Lambden, formerly of Itsu, as its first people director
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OpinionM&A activity – 2016 a year in review
2016 was another eventful year in the restaurant and bars sector. Despite some strong headwinds, a steady flow of deal activity has continued over the last 12 months. BDO M&A specialists Tom Barnard and Eleanor Moulsdale take a look at the deals that shaped 2016 and who will be the movers and shakers over the next 12 months.
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OpinionRamen home a good idea
When Emma Reynolds began a noodle business with her flatmate, she never expected the potential to be realised so quickly and in such an impressive manner. Mel Flaherty catches up with the former microbiology student