All Operators articles – Page 117
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Opinion
Inside Track: Thai dining boss is squids in
Giggling Squid founder Andy Laurillard explains why Home County towns are where the growth opportunities are.
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News
Vinoteca confirms City site, eyes Birmingham
Vinoteca, the five-strong wine bar and restaurant group, has confirmed it is opening in Bloomberg’s new headquarters, and is also in advanced talks to open in Birmingham, MCA has learnt. The concept, led by Charlie Young and Brett Woonton, is due to open in September at the Bloomsberg Place development ...
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News
Clevely’s railway refreshment room closes
The Cyclist, the ‘refreshment rooms’ at Brighton railway station founded by Rupert Clevely’s Greenhall & Tibble, has closed, blaming ongoing railway disruption.
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News
Record 267% price rise blamed on Brexit
Purchasing company Beacon has blamed 267% growth in price rise notifications on Brexit.
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NewsArkell's diversifies into restaurant-bar
Arkell’s, the Wiltshire family brewery and pub operator, has acquired its first restaurant-bar as it continues to diversify and refine its estate.
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NewsGreggs will fight 'tooth and nail' against price rises
Greggs chief executive Roger Whiteside has said the bakery group will fight “tooth and nail” to protect its value-led food offer in the face of cost pressures on ingredients.
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NewsAdventure Bar secures fifth site and new funding
Adventure Bar Group has secured a site in Waterloo for its fifth opening and agreed funding for further expansion in 2017, MCA has learnt.
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News
Compass reports flat sales in Europe for Q1
Compass Group, the concessions operator and contract caterer, has reported organic revenue growth of 2.8% for the three months to 31 December.
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Analysis & Insight
F&B offer influences where young people shop
The importance of a diverse F&B offer on overall attractiveness of a retail location is most highly rated among young people
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News
Marston's partners with Screach TV
Marston’s has signed a deal with Screach that will see screens across its pub estate display marketing messages when not being used. The deal with Screach TV expands on the more than 550 screens already installed across 106 Marston’s venues since 2014. The pubco receives incremental revenue through targeted marketing ...
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NewsStock Burger Co to open in London
Stock Burger Co, the concept created by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), is to launch in London.
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News
B&L closes Bath branch
Burger & Lobster has closed its Bath branch - one of three regional sites it put on the market in 2016.
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NewsWhitbread 'ready to pull lever' on price rises
Whitbread chief executive Alison Brittain has said the group is a in a position to “pull the lever” on price increases if necessary
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NewsPorky's closes Chelsea site
Porky’s has closed its Chelsea site and put it on the market after failing to establish the BBQ concept on Fulham Road since it opened nine months ago.
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Analysis & InsightChristmas menu prices accelerate in 2016
Christmas 2016 was the dearest yet with an acceleration of prices up 3%-4%, according to MCA’s menu analysis.
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News
Coach House Inns aims to double in size this year
Coach House Inns – the Clark Group-backed operator – is aiming to double its estate this year and would look at a package deal, founder Harry Lewis has told MCA.
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NewsTruman's eye roll-out for Brick Lane Brews cafe-bar concept
The reincarnated Truman’s Brewery plans to roll out its all day-café concept Brick Lane Brews as well as open a small number of flagship pub sites.
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News
Signature Living to roll out Alma brand
Signature Living has acquired the Alma de Cuba bar in Liverpool with plans to roll the brand out across the UK.
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News
Singam reveals expansion plans for growing collection
Chris Singam, the restaurateur behind Cottons, Ma Petite Jamaica, and the newly opened Miusan, has told MCA he could open a Cuban style concept next.
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News
Norse to launch Kickstarter for new site
Norse, the Harrogate-based Nordic-inspired restaurant known for ‘dynamic pricing’, is preparing to launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund a move to a new site.