All Leon articles – Page 8
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Analysis & InsightCulture of consistency
A strong culture is often cited as the backbone to any hospitality business but is there a risk of it being neglected when in expansion mode? MCA’s deputy editor Georgi Gyton looks at the importance of culture and how operators can retain it as they grow. Includes commentary from LEON, Hard Rock Café, Urban Pubs & Bars and Hawksmoor.
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NewsPastaio backer to launch new counter service concept SOW
Pastaio investor Shemeel Khan is backing the launch of new counter service concept, due to open in June on 39 Great Marlborough Street, MCA has learnt.
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NewsOakNorth sees profits triple in 2018
OakNorth, the specialist lender, saw profits triple in 2018 as its loan facilities grew to £2.2bn.
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NewsPeretti appointed to run Patisserie Valerie
Causeway Capital has dismissed suggestions that it is only planning a brief period of ownership of Patisserie Valerie.
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NewsBrewDog sets out international airport expansion plans
BrewDog is to expand to over 100 sites this year, and plans to roll out in to airports internationally.
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OpinionAllergic reaction
Leon’s John Vincent, who received criticism last month for the company’s approach to communicating allergen information, has now called on the industry to work together to find the way forward. James Wallin looks at what the likes of Leon and Pret are doing to tackle the issue and asks to what extent the sector can take responsibility for sufferers’ safety.
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Analysis & InsightFood to go diversifies away from London
The Food to Go sector is diversifying away from London at the same time as reacting to changing consumer needs – with food quality now just as important as speed and convenience, the latest MCA data shows.
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Analysis & InsightFood to go to outperform wider market again in 2019
The food to go sector has grown its market share by 4.3 percentage points over the past decade, and now accounts for almost a quarter of the turnover for the total eating out market.
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Leon sees 21% increase in vegan meal sales
Leon, the healthy fast food chain, has seen a 21% increase in the sales of vegan meals sold since January 2018.
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Opinion
The disruptive lender
OakNorth, lender to Inception, Brasserie Bar Co and Leon, on why it is backing the hospitality sector.
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NewsLeon rules out reviving Tuk Shop this year
Leon has said it has no plans to revive its much-touted Thai pop-up Tuk Shop, MCA has learnt.
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NewsCookie cutter rollouts should be consigned to history
Tim Mutton, founder of specialist F&B design agency Blacksheep, discusses his concerns that rapid rollout programmes have led many brands to mimic the look and feel of competitors. He asks why the sector has not kept up with the relentless pace of innovation in other industries and argues that the successful operators will be the ones with the courage to do things differently.
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Analysis & InsightStudy claims restaurant and pub dishes unhealthier than fast food
A study by the British Medical Journal has suggested food served in pub and restaurant chains is unhealthier than that of fast-food chains.
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NewsBackhouse takes on different role at Carluccio’s
Carluccio’s the Mark Jones-led group, has moved marketing director James Backhouse into the new role of project director to oversee a number of “strategic initiatives” focused around its Fresca refresh programme, MCA has learnt.
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NewsCapdesia amongst Wasabi bidders
London-based private equity firm Capdesia, which was founded last year by Christopher Unrath and Niels Lorijn, formerly of US private debt firm CapitalSpring, is one of the remaining bidders to acquire a stake in Wasabi, the sushi and bento chain.
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NewsHMSHost: 'We have ambitions to grow our UK presence further'
HMSHost International, the global concession operator, is looking to grow its presence in the UK, and would entertain the possible bolt-on acquisitions of smaller UK rivals, MCA has learnt.
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NewsLeon confirms first Ireland site, to open Q4 2019
Leon has confirmed its first site in Ireland, with an opening in the Dundrum Town Centre in Dublin at the end of 2019.
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Analysis & InsightGetting to grips with the urban grab-and-go space
In the latest of a series of articles on brand propositions within the key segments of the eating and drinking-out industry, Ian Dunstall looks at the key players in this largely lunch-led market sector.
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NewsReick swaps Leon for Black Sheep Coffee
Marco Reick, people director at Leon, is leaving to join Black Sheep Coffee as HR director, MCA understands.
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News
Leon to open at Cheshire Oaks
Leon, the John Vincent-led group, is to open its third site in the North West, after securing a site in the Cheshire Oaks designer outlet village.