All Operators articles – Page 48
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NewsHumpit Hummus agrees deal with NUS for university franchise
Humpit, the Venturian-backed hummus and pita bar concept, is embarking on a master franchise agreement with the National Union of Students (NUS), MCA has learnt.
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NewsOssett Brewery sells 50% stake to private investor
Ossett Brewery has sold a 50% stake in its group business to private investor Mark Hunter, and said it plans to expand its freehold pub and Craft Asylum bar estate next year.
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NewsDuck & Rice eyes London and international licensing
The Duck & Rice pub in Soho – the concept conceived by Alan Yau in 2015 – is in talks regarding its first overseas licensing deal.
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NewsHollywood Bowl reports FY lfls up 1.8%
Hollywood Bowl has announced a like-for-like (lfl) sales increase of 1.8% for the full year ended 30 September 2018.
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NewsGerman Doner Kebab to open 35-40 sites next year
German Doner Kebab has signed development deals with 41 franchise operators which will see the fast casual concept open around 35-40 sites next year, MCA has learnt.
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OpinionBrewDog-bound Lockwood optimistic for UK on-trade
Mitchells & Butlers’ beer and cider procurement manager Ben Lockwood is about to step into a new role as international marketing director for BrewDog. He spoke to Nicholas Robinson of MCA’s sister title, the Morning Advertiser about his thoughts on the trade and the beer scene
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Analysis & InsightA step in the right direction
With Brexit threatening to worsen the already difficult process of finding staff, some operators are looking to alternative resource pools. Georgi Gyton spoke to businesses using hospitality charity Only A Pavement Away about how the process works and the benefits of giving people a second chance.
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NewsRohit Ghai to launch new concept at Boxpark Wembley
Renowned chef Rohit Ghai is to launch a new Indian comfort food concept at Boxpark Wembley, called Koolcha.
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NewsTRG Concessions triple launch at Norwich Airport
TRG Concessions is launching two new Costa Coffee cafes and a Navigator pub at Norwich Airport.
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NewsHubbox to double up in Plymouth
Hubbox, the Cornwall-based, Richard Boon-led business, is to double its presence in Plymouth.
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NewsPheby launches first of three virtual brands
Pheby Foods Concepts has launched the first of three new virtual brands, which will be rolled out to 20 Wok & Go sites over the next year, MCA has learnt.
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NewsSouth Coast Inns builds estate to 10
South Coast Inns is to open its 10th site in the January, and has been adding rooms to its existing estate, MCA has learnt.
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NewsGlendola Leisure seeing robust growth, with lfls up 2% YTD
Glendola Leisure’s recent accounts filed at Companies House do not reflect the underlying performance of the business, managing director Alex Salussolia has told MCA.
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A survival guide for the modern CEO
The role of the chief executive is much sought after and comes with many positives. However, as the Savannah Group’s latest boardroom lunch discussed, there is little to prepare a newly appointed CEO for the intense mental and physical demands and isolation of the job. Tim Clouting gets the views of a variety of leaders on the challenges - and coping mechanisms - they have come across.
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NewsWBB promotes Lucas to MD
West Berkshire Brewery has appointed long-time finance director Tom Lucas to managing director.
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NewsInnis & Gunn to rebrand Beer Kitchen in 2019
Innis & Gunn is to rebrand its three-strong Beer Kitchen brand next year, as part of an overhaul of its bar estate in advance of expansion, MCA has learnt.
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NewsVita Mojo secures £10m in fundraise to expand software roll-out
Technology driven healthy food to go concept Vita Mojo has secured £10m in a series A fundraising round from Investec Bank to expand its software to other operators.
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Swindon’s North Star Village scheme secures planning
SevenCapital has secured full planning consent for a £270m leisure complex in Swindon, Wiltshire.
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Sainsbury’s launches “experimental site” with food market format
Sainsbury’s has opened a new site in Selly Oak, Birmingham which includes a food market format and experimental layout.
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Cocktail Trading Co to double up in London
Cocktail Trading Co, the award-winning bar business, is lining up a second site in the capital, MCA understands.