All Operators articles – Page 126
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OpinionCollaboration key to success for Trade Union
Earlier this year London-based cocktail bar operator Grand Union launched a new concept – Trade Union – combining bar, restaurant, coffee shop, barbers, florist and playground under one roof. Founder Adam Marshall talks to James Wallin about his ambitions for the brand, including an international push
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Black Dog team close in on third Crazy Pedro's site
The team behind the Liars Club and Black Dog Ballroom in Manchester is preparing to open a second branch of its Crazy Pedro’s pizza concept and closing in on a third outside the city, MCA has learnt.
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NewsFast food must modernise to win back young
Fast food operators must modernise to win back younger consumers, MCA can reveal.
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Imminent Kitty Hawk creates surge of interest from landlords
Wright and Bell managing director Jayne Baker is in advanced talks with landlords about new sites for her ‘department store of dining’ concept.
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El Gato Negro to seek finance to fund growth
El Gato Negro chef patron Simon Shaw will likely seek financial backing to support his ambitions for growth, MCA has learnt.
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NewsKFC targeting 537 sites across the UK and Ireland
KFC is targeting more than 500 locations in the UK to add to its 850 estate.
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NewsLeon told to change superfood salad name over health clams
Leon has been told not change the name of its popular Original Superfood Salad unless it can back up its nutritional benefits, following a ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
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Yorkshire Meatball Co closes Harrogate store
The Yorkshire Meatball Company has permanently closed its store in Harrogate blaming an influx of chain restaurants to the town.
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Camm & Hooper growth funding 'up for debate'
Camm & Hooper managing director Claire Lawson said her event and hospitality group could look to alternative finance to achieve its national and international growth ambitions, MCA has learnt.
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Giggs and Neville to bring Mahiki to Manchester
Former Manchester United team mates Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville have reportedly signed a deal to bring celebrity favourite nightclub Mahiki up to Manchester.
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Brent Cross £1.4bn food market and restaurant hub planned
Hammerson and Standard Life Investments have unveiled plans for £1.4 billion redevelopment of Brent Cross shopping centre which will include units for 40 restaurants operators, as well as 200 retailers, a cinema complex and hotel.
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NewsBrexit ideal time to review VAT - BHA
Britain’s withdrawal from the EU provides an ideal opportunity to review VAT for tourism business, according to British Hospitality Association chief executive Ufi Ibrahim.
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D&M reveals first C&B conversions
Drake & Morgan is to rebrand the first two of the 10 Corney & Barrow bars it acquired earlier this year.
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NewsFamous Brands expects softer margins after GBK deal
Famous Brands, the South African owner of Wimpy and Gourmet Burger Kitchen, is anticipating “softer margins” after acquiring the UK better burger group in September 2016.
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Night tube drives 18% sales boost
New figures have indicated that businesses served by London’s night tube have seen an 18% sales boost since it launched.
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News'Don't push us off the cliff edge' - BHA
Restrictions on EU nationals coming to the UK to work in hospitality could be “absolutely devastating” to the country, British Hospitality Association chief executive Ufi Ibrahim has told MCA.
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Time Well Spent looks to self-fund to 16 pubs
Independent pub group Time Well Spent expects to operate 16 sites by the end of 2017 after taking on The Punchbowl Inn near Ockley, Surrey, MCA has learnt.
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Cin Cin to open permanent home in Brighton
Italian bar and kitchen pop-up concept Cin Cin has secured its first permanent home in Brighton’s North Laine.
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Delivery drives Neds' sales surge
Neds Noodle Bar, the London fast food concept, is enjoying suring takings off the back of the rise in popularity of delivery service.
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OpinionFive minutes with James Robson, founder of Mews of Mayfair
What’s your main business priority over the next 12 months? CRM and raising cash on the balance sheet is key. We seem to be at the top of the market and we want to be ready to expand as soon as rent levels become more sensible and opportunities arise. What ...