All Las Iguanas articles – Page 9
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Analysis & Insight
Sector entering new era of menu price inflation
The sector is entering a new and step-changed period of more substantive menu price inflation, the latest MCA data has shown.
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News
CDG appoints Shelley Sandzer on rent reviews
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has appointed Shelley Sandzer to act on rent reviews and lease renewals for all of its sites within the M25 Greater London area
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News
Las Iguanas appoints new head of marketing
Las Iguanas, the Casual Dining Group (CDG) brand, has appointed Magali Podesta, formerly of Bacardi, as its new head of marketing
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Pepper steps down from La Tasca
Following the full integration of La Tasca into the Casual Dining Group, David Pepper will leave the business this week after five years as its people director
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Zing Zing launches funding push
Zing Zing, the Chinese takeout concept, has launched a crowdfunding campaign as its looks to expand further across the capital.
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Pre-booking trial ‘saw 44% increase in covers’
Bookatable is to roll out its partnership with EasyPreOrders after a trial with four national chains saw a significant boost in sales.
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Turtle Bay to double up in Bristol
Turtle Bay is to double its presence in Bristol, as it continues to strengthen its 2016 openings pipeline
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News
CDG drives down energy use by 17%
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has reduced annual energy use by 17% since 2012
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News
TRG may see negative lfls for two years
Senior analysts have given their views on The Restaurant Group’s current performance, with warnings that it may be two years before like-for-like sales begin to rise and suggestions the group would be appealing to private equity.
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News
Las Iguanas to restructure senior team
Las Iguanas, the Casual Dining Group (CDG) brand, has said it is restructuring its senior management team, following the news that chief financial officer Kieron Pollock is stepping down.
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Analysis & InsightTraining day for a new golden generation
Many of the leading lights of today’s eating and drinking out sector consider themselves the products of a golden age of training, in which the future development of the individual was considered as important as short-term gains to the business. But, has that culture of personal development filtered through to the current generation?
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News
CDG heralds “transformational year”
CDG has reported that its run-rate EBITDA is projected to reach £50m, with sales well in excess of £300m in the 12 months to the 31 May 2016
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NewsCDG’s Richards named Retailers’ Retailer
Steve Richards, the driving force behind development and growth of the Casual Dining Group, has been singled out by his peers as the stand-out individual in the eating-out and drinking-out market
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Bella Italia confirms India launch
Bella Italia has confirmed that will make its international debut in India, with a restaurant opening in New Delhi
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CDG to take Belgo to Manchester
Casual Dining Group (CDG) is set to launch its Belgian concept Belgo in Manchester
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TGI secures Brighton Marina site
TGI Friday’s, the Karen Forrester-led, Electra Partners-backed chain, is set to open its first site in Brighton
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La Tasca makes operational team changes
La Tasca has made a couple of operational changes with James Picton, group operations director, and Peter Evans, finance director, leaving or set to leave the company
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News
Bella to open 20 sites by end of May
Bella Italia, the Casual Dining Group (CDG) brand, is launching four new sites this month as part of a 20-strong openings schedule between now and May.
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OpinionPutting spotlight back on brands
Casual Dining Group is gearing up for substantial growth over the next few years, fuelled by seemingly unstoppable growth from the Bella Italia brand. CDG property director Phil Derbyshire talks to James Wallin about the evolution of brands, cannibalisation and how landlords are continually raising the bar for operators
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News
CDG to open Luton Airport Oriel
The Casual Dining Group is to open site under its brasserie concept Oriel and Bella Italia brand at Luton Airport