All Operators articles – Page 55
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Bricks & Liquor placed on the market
The South London-based sites operating under the Bricks & Liquor bar concept have been placed on the market, MCA understands.
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Analysis & InsightSupply chain concerns: How operators are preparing for Brexit
With less than six months to go until the UK leaves the European Union, MCA investigates how operators are responding to widely reported concerns regarding the supply of food and drink from the EU. Featuring commentary from Oakman Inns, Gusto, Prestige Purchasing and UKHospitality.
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London’s Dandelyan wins World’s Best Bar Award
London’s Dandelyan was last night crowned as the World’s Best Bar, just days after it was announced that it is to close.
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NewsOAPA teams up with StreetSmart
New charity, Only A Pavement Away (OAPA), is teaming up with StreetSmart this autumn.
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NewsLeelex placed into administration
Leelex, the Leeds-based bar and restaurant operator, has been placed into administration, MCA has learnt.
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NewsSoho House pauses plans for IPO
Nick Jones, the Soho House chief executive, has said the group has no immediate plans to go ahead with an initial public offering.
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NewsTeatulia to open first London site; eyes further UK expansion
Teashop, cocktail bar and literary salon Teatulia is to open its first site at 36 Neal St in Covent Garden later this month, with further expansion planned in the UK.
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OpinionThe tip that became a shove
The brief announcement at the foot of the Conservative Party conference yesterday that the Government would finally push forward legislation on tipping, was met with carefully worded statements of support from several high-profile brands. Off-the-record, however, operators were seething at the manner in which this has been announced and the lack of detail provided. James Wallin rounds up some of the sector’s concerns about this tipping point.
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NewsJDW and Nando’s win SRA awards
Nando’s, JD Wetherspoon and the Luke Johnson-backed Lussmanns were among the winners at the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s Food Made Good Awards 2018.
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Analysis & InsightThe changing face of the high street
The sector’s role in reviving the UK’s high street was a key topic of debate at MCA’s Restaurant Conference earlier this month. James Wallin discusses how operators are adapting to appeal to a new breed of consumer and what the industry needs to be demanding of Government to do this.
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NewsWingstop confirms UK launch date
Wingstop is to make its UK debut on 31 October, at 138 Shaftesbury Avenue, Cambridge Circus.
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NewsAutumn menu round up: Continued focus on veggie options, with a heartier twist
As the air takes on a decidedly fresher feel, pubs and restaurants are unveiling their Autumn menus filled with a host of heartier options.
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NewsMercato Metropolitano confirms Mayfair
Mercato Metropolitano, the community food market concept, has confirmed its next site will be in Mayfair, as flagged up by MCA in May.
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NewsSub Cult opening in Shoreditch
Sub Cult, the US deli-style sandwich concept, is opening a second site, at Boxpark Shoreditch, MCA understands.
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Shaftesbury identifies tenant for flagship Seven Dials scheme
Landlord Shaftesbury has said it has Thomas Neal’s Warehouse in Seven Dials under offer to “an innovative UK-based food-led retail concept”.
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NewsShepherd Neame introduces new incentive structure for employees
Shepherd Neame has introduced a new bonus and incentive structure as part of a drive to improve the customer experience, as well as promote hospitality as an attractive career option.
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Minor eyes UK rollout for Benihana
Minor Hotels, the Thailand-based hospitality group, which acquired a stake in Japanese restaurant group Benihana earlier this year, is exploring further expansion opportunities for the brand in the UK, after strengthening its management team here, MCA has learnt.
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NewsAll Star Lanes appoints interim MD
All Star Lanes, the boutique bowling concept, has promoted Graham Cook to the role of interim managing director in the wake of Christian Rose’s departure earlier this summer.
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NewsEmpire Cinemas launching luxury cinema and cafe-bar Tivoli
Empire Cinemas, the 14-strong independent multiplex operator, has developed a new luxury cinema, café and bar concept, Tivoli, with the first site due to open in Bath.
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NewsWahaca and El Bandito launch rooftop bar
Wahaca has teamed up with Graffiti Spirits at its Liverpool city centre restaurant on a rooftop bar.