All Operators articles – Page 100

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    Tommi's Burger Joint eyes 25-30 UK sites

    2017-06-28T08:31:41.350Z

    Tommi’s Burger Joint, the Iceland founded better burger restaurant concept, plans to open 25-30 sites in the UK, with 60-70% in the greater London area and the rest in major cities, MCA has learnt.

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    Brunning & Price takes former Jamie's site

    2017-06-28T08:31:35.213Z

    Brunning & Price, The Restaurant Group-owned pub operator, has taken on the former Jamie’s Italian site in Cheltenham. The company has submitted plans to transform the grade II listed former County Court building in Regent Street, Gloucestershire Live reports. According to planning documents the group plans to convert the building ...

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    El Mexicana lines up 5 new sites

    2017-06-28T08:31:29.803Z

    El Mexicana, the fast-­casual Mexican franchise restaurant group, has strengthened its pipeline with five new sites lined up, MCA has learnt.

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    Brewdog aims to be biggest craft brewer in the world

    2017-06-28T08:31:15.540Z

    BrewDog will dramatically expand its international business by pumping funds into markets such as France, Australia and Asia, as the business aims to become the largest craft brewer in the world.

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    Mettricks Coffee launch burger concept Vospers

    2017-06-28T08:31:04.737Z

    Vospers, a new burger, beer and cocktail concept from the founder of the Mettricks Coffee House group, is to open in Southampton’s Centenary Quay development.

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    Bala Baya exploring various leisure formats

    2017-06-28T08:31:00Z

    The founder of all-day Israeli concept Bala Baya, Ottolenghi alumni Eran Tibi, is weighing up various leisure iterations under his brand.

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    Grind pauses for breath ready for 2018

    2017-06-28T08:30:49.417Z

    Grind & Co, the nine-strong coffee house, bar and restaurant group, is pausing for breath and strengthening in preparation for another growth push next year.

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    The Ivy Collection lines up Dublin opening

    2017-06-28T08:30:00Z

    The Ivy Collection, the fats-growing, Richard Caring-backed group, is set to make its debut in Ireland, with an opening in Dublin.

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    Hony Capital to bring Chinese brands to London

    2017-06-28T08:30:00Z

    PizzaExpress owner Hony Capital plans to bring its Chinese restaurant concept Beijing Hehegu to London this year.

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    Brasserie Bar Co secures new £20m funding facility

    2017-06-28T08:30:00Z

    Brasserie Bar Co, the operator of the White Brasseries and Brasserie Blanc chains, has secured a new £20m funding facility from bank OakNorth, writes The Times.

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    Veeno confirms first franchised site in Cardiff

    2017-06-27T08:23:05.370Z

    Veeno, the fast-growing wine café concept, has confirmed its first franchised site in Cardiff with plans to open three more franchised stores this year.

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    Patina group to bring The Sea Grill to UK

    2017-06-27T08:20:29.127Z

    The Patina Restaurant Group, the US based premium operator and catering company, is bringing its concept The Sea Grill to London Bridge, MCA understands.

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    Wedge Issue to launch second site

    2017-06-27T08:20:00Z

    Wedge Issue, the West Coast style pizza and craft beer concept, is launching a second site in Shoreditch.

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    Drinkaware shifts focus to older drinkers

    2017-06-26T08:16:43.523Z

    Drinkaware, the alcohol education charity, has unveiled its strategy for the next five years, which sees the charity shift its focus from under-age to older drinkers.

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    Deadline extended for Beer & Cider Marketing Awards

    2017-06-23T08:29:15.657Z

    The deadline for entering the Beer & Cider Marketing Awards, which sets out to discover the UK’s best marketers and celebrate the best campaigns across the industry, has been extended until 17 July.

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    McDonald's goes live on UberEats

    2017-06-23T08:28:40.590Z

    McDonald’s is now available for home delivery for the first time via UberEats.

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    Rockfish lfls up 2.4%

    2017-06-23T08:28:00Z

    Rockfish, the seafood restaurant group led by chef Mitch Tonks, has revealed like for like growth of 2.4% across its five-strong estate.

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    German Doner Kebab lines up 19 new sites

    2017-06-23T08:28:00Z

    German Doner Kebab (GDK), the low-calorie kebab franchise, has updated its pipeline of UK openings with 19 new sites planned by April 2018.

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    Subway sponsors Sports for Schools

    2017-06-22T08:24:00Z

    Subway has announced a two-year partnership with fitness initiative Sports for Schools, which will see the brand support primary school children to do more physical activity and assist schools in raising money for PE equipment.

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    Orange Buffalo gears up for growth

    2017-06-22T08:24:00Z

    Orange Buffalo, the American inspired wings concept, is gearing up for growth with a twin strategy of flagship company-owned stores and franchising, MCA has learnt.