All Operators articles – Page 142
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NewsCineworld UK retail revenue up 11%
Cineworld has reported UK retail revenues up 10.8% year-on-year for the 26 weeks to 2 July with spend per person up 8.1% to £2.02.
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Bounce reveals more details on Shoreditch site
Adam Breeden, the co-founder of ping pong bar and restaurant concept Bounce, has revealed more details on the concept’s second site, in Shoreditch.
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NewsHunger for healthy eating in transport hubs growing
Walter Seib, chief executive of global travel concessions operator HMSHost, has told M&C that healthy eating concepts have huge growth potential in UK transport hubs. He said the reputation of the UK as a culinary hub was growing and praised the quality of local produce available in the country. HMSHost’s ...
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HMSHost: F&B offer at Heathrow T2 now flying
Walter Seib, chief executive of HMSHost, has told M&C the company’s outlets at Heathrow’s Terminal 2 are now performing well after a slow start.
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Live Nation buys MAMA and Co
Live Nation, the owner of nightclub brand Cream has acquired ten-strong MAMA and Company.
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Rebranded Bulldog eyes two more sites this year
The Coaching Inn Group – the new name for the Bulldog Hotel Group – plans to add at least another two sites to its currently eight-strong estate this calendar year, M&C understands.
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Five bowling centres bought for £12.8m
Olim Property ltd has acquired the freehold of five bowling centres operated by the Original Bowling Company for £12.8m.
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D&D London reveals German Gymnasium details
D&D London has revealed details of the German Gymnasium – a collection of cafés, restaurants and bars that will open in the King’s Cross site in November.
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Sourced set for Marylebone
Sourced Market, the hybrid casual dining-farmers market concept at London’s St Pancras Station, will open a site in Marylebone, London, M&C understands
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Intu reports retailer sales up 3.4% for H1
Shopping centre landlord Intu has said retailer sales across its estate were up 3.4% year on year in the first half of 2015.
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Diary
Diary: TGI; Loungers; Revolution Bars and #LIVEYOURLIFEDAY
In this week’s Diary we look at how TGI Friday’s Fast Track initiative is faring, get an update on Loungers’ pipeline and find out about Samuel Smith’s latest branding work (no, seriously).
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Welcome Break adds EV charging
Motorway service station operator Welcome Break has enhanced its facilities for motorists by installing electric vehicle chargers at three of its UK sites and will add them to a further seven
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Compass reports strong UK performance in Q3
Contract caterer Compass has reported organic revenue in its European arm up 1.2% for the nine months to 30 June, driven by improving performances in the UK and Spain.
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Lucky Onion launches drinks academy
The Lucky Onion, the Cotswold-based boutique hotel, pub and restaurant operator, has announced it is launching its own drinks academy.
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Dry bar Redemption confirms Notting Hill site
Dry bar concept Redemption has confirmed it will open its first permanent site in Notting Hill.
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SRA extends university programme
The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) is launching a co-branded programme with the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) to build on previous work between the two parties
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SSP Q3 lfls up but revenue hit by strong pound
SSP, the travel concessions operator, has reported like-for-like sales in the third quarter to 30 June up 3.2%, with “good growth in the UK”.
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Analysis & InsightPayroll costs now equal 26% of average turnover
Payroll costs for licensed retailers increased from 24.2% of turnover in 2013 to 26.4% last year, according to the latest benchmarking report from the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers.
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Analysis & Insight
Learning to live with the Living Wage
With the eating and drinking out sector facing a war for talent over the coming years, the national living wage is an added hurdle to overcome. But how far does the sector have to go and does the announcement undermine efforts to build a broader platform of benefits for those seeking a career in hospitality? Also, what does the exit by the Tolley family from Harris + Hoole mean for Tesco’s other investments in dining out?
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Greggs backs Healthy High Streets campaign
High street bakery Greggs has joined the business-led programme Healthy High Streets to help regenerate the UK’s town centres