All Operators articles – Page 26
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Analysis & InsightThe leading edge in IT and digital marketing
As part of our Agenda series of roundtable discussions, MCA – in partnership with US-based digital marketing solutions leader Punchh – brought together marketing and IT directors from diverse, sector-leading UK operators for a debate on tech and digital marketing. Hosted by James Wallin, here are the highlights from the day.
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Analysis & InsightKeeping it healthy – no guarantee to staying alive…
MCA’s market insight director Steve Gotham delves deeper in the problems faced by the likes of healthier eating chains Pod, Filmore & Union and Vital Ingredient, and discovers that it’s not all black and white when it comes to value for money.
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NewsDaisy Green set for London Wall Place
The Daisy Green Collection is set to open its next site at the London Wall Place development, after applying for a café-bar premises at the City site, MCA has learnt.
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NewsLevi Roots closes single Westfield Stratford site
Levi Roots Caribbean Smokehouse, the casual dining concept fronted by the Dragon’s Den star, has closed its single site in Westfield Stratford.
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NewsAuntie Anne’s plans 20 new stores
US pretzel franchise Auntie Anne’s is looking to raise up to £2m to enable it accelerate growth and open around 20 company stores over the next three years, MCA has learned.
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NewsQuiznos secures Dartford, eyes eight this year
Quiznos, the American sandwich franchise, has a secured a new location in Dartford open later this month.
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Chinatown restaurateurs launch speciality spin-offs
Shaftesbury has announced that two Chinatown London tenants are launching new regional cuisine concepts, in response to demand for East Asian regional specialty dishes.
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NewsDebenhams to shake up F&B offering
Debenhams has parted company with its restaurants trading director, David Murdin, as the department store chain embarks on a consultation process across several divisions, MCA understands.
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NewsFlight Club to launch Electric Shuffle in Canary Wharf
Flight Club has revealed its new Electric Shuffle concept will launch in Canary Wharf by the end of the year, as it reports turnover up 32% to £9.9m in 2018.
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NewsLina Stores announces King’s Cross deli-restaurant
Lina Stores, the White Rabbit Fund backed concept, will open a new restaurant and deli in King’s Cross.
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NewsAlbert's to open in Wigan
Elle R Leisure is opening a fourth branch of its flagship restaurant and bar concept Albert’s in Wigan.
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OpinionNorthern soul
Liverpool has a hot new destination for eating out with the opening of Duke Street Food & Drink Market this week in a 100-year-old refurbished warehouse.
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NewsMcDonald’s to reduce plastic packaging
McDonald’s plans to remove McFlurry plastic lids from September, and all single-use plastic packaging across its salad ranges from next week. Sustainably sourced 100% renewable and recyclable cardboard will replace the salad packaging. The announcement came along with news of a revamped menu with new, lighter lunch options from June ...
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Wok To Walk opening in Deansgate
Wok To Walk, the international noodle brand, is opening a new site in Manchester’s Deansgate.
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NewsReal Eating Co returns to Horsham
The Real Eating Co has taken a site in Horsham’s Swan Walk shopping centre, replacing the concession it lost in the town when Steam Trading Cookshop went into administration, MCA has learnt.
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Master Bao to open at Westfield
Master Bao, the third bao concept from Frank Yeung, is opening in Westfield London.
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Opinion
Creating a buzz
Kenny Blair, managing director of Buzzworks Holdings, which features in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For 2019, talks to Jo Bruce about people power, expansion plans and being a family business while still striving to value every voice.
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NewsGraffiti unveil chicken shop and gaming arcade concept
Graffiti Spirits Group, the Liverpool-based operator, is launching a new concept, a gourmet fried chicken shop and hidden retro gaming arcade.
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NewsEyes down for a full house
An increasing number of operators are recognising that customers’ numbers coming up is good for the bottom line and are reigniting bingo for the 21st century. Jo Bruce talks to operators with their eyes on the ball
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OpinionDispensing with tradition
Having shaken up the stuffy wine bar industry with its innovative sample-based concept, Vagabond is readying V2.0 for regional expansion. A year on from securing backing from Imbiba, founder Stephen Finch talks to MCA’s Finn Scott-Delany about why the concept is so tricky to mimic.