All Operators articles – Page 138
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Electra to review investment strategy
The board of Electra Private Equity has said it is reviewing its investment strategy and policy and its structure.
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Sector warned to prepare for new bank notes
The British Beer & Pub Association has warned the sector to be ready for the introduction of new ‘plastic’ £5 and £10 notes.
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Analysis & InsightWorth a try
TryJanuary is more than helping the industry, and the pub and bar trade in particular, combat the traditional January trading blues. It’s time to get on board with an initiative that is helping generate trading momentum that can be the foundation for a successful year
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OpinionNew year’s business honours
In a busy year, Dominic Walsh has reported on many aspects of the business world. Now he takes stock of what’s happened within the past 12 months and gives his awards accordingly
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Waitrose signs IT deal to aid food concept rollout
Waitrose has signed a new 10-year technology deal that it said would support the continued rollout of new in-store concepts
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Analysis & Insight
How entrepreneurial was the UK in 2015?
How entrepreneurial was the UK in 2015? Thanks to new figures analysed by StartUp Britain and the Centre for Entrepreneurs (CFE), we know the answer: more than ever, says Maximilian Yoshioka, lead researcher at the CFE
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Analysis & Insight
Over 70% of consumers optimistic about household finances
More than 70% of consumers feel optimistic about their household finances in 2016, with a significant uplift expected for leisure and retail sectors
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NewsKornicis growth to be driven by new brand
Richard Stringer, who led a management buy-in of London-based bar operator Kornicis in October, has told M&C he is developing a new brand to drive expansion.
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Analysis & InsightWho will blink first?
It felt like the majority of the sector was running to a standstill last year as it continued to wait to fully reap the rewards of the hard yards put in post downturn. The sobering thought is that it looks like the industry will have to provide more of the same over the next 12-18 months to stay ahead
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Christmas trading 2015 round-up
M&C talks to some of the sector’s leading operators to find out how they fared during the Christmas period. Here is a summary of their responses
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Beds & Bars eyes more franchise opportunities
Beds & Bars is planning an initial 10 franchise partnerships after its deal with Copenhagen Downtown Hostel in Denmark helped boost revenue by 36%.
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Insolvency risk growing for pubs and restaurants
As the number of players in the pub and restaurant sectors has grown, so too has the number at risk of insolvency, research supplied to M&C has shown.
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Analysis & InsightBig boys can expect strong year
Leading analyst Simon French, of Cenkos Securities, looks at how some of the sector’s biggest companies have performed during the past year, how major deals have impacted on the sector and why he would like to see a ‘merger of equals’ between TRG and M&B in 2016
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NewsOperator review of the year
We asked some of the leading lights of the eating and drinking out sector to review 2015 and also tells us what they think the biggest opportunities and challenges of 2016 are going to be
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Byron and Wagamama set for Eastbourne
Byron, Wagamama, Chiquito and Frankie & Benny have all signed up to open in the Arndale Cente in Eastbourne.
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Nation’s pubs host #TryJanuary options
Try January has gathered further momentum with more operators adopting the campaign
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NewsGrowth Tracker 2016 open for entries
M&C Allegra is once again teaming up with leading advisory firm AlixPartners to identify the top 50 private firms with the fastest-growing profits in the UK eating and drinking-out sector.
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Analysis & Insight
Going out drives consumer spending
Consumer spending increased at the fastest pace in at least four years in 2015, according to Barclaycard
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News
Orderella launches Apple Pay
Orderella, the mobile ordering app, has launched Apple Pay across all of its venues in the UK & Ireland
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Analysis & Insight
Millennials most loyal customer group in sector
Millennials (18-24 year olds) are the most loyal customer group for restaurants and coffee shops