All Operators articles – Page 70
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Analysis & InsightCreative solutions are needed to close gender pay gap
Following the passing of the gender pay gap reporting deadline earlier this month, Kate Nicholls, chief executive, UKHospitality, considers what the results mean for the industry and how positive initiatives are helping to change things
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The Alchemist makes 'big strides' at breakfast
The Alchemist, the Simon Potts-led cocktail and restaurant concept, is looking to develop the breakfast daypart to maximise value from expensive sites.
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OpinionA restaurant in denial
Continuing on its mission to make wine more accessible to the masses, Vinoteca is now gearing up for its first regional opening. Georgi Gyton met the founders to find out more
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Opinion
On course to be US masters
Competitive socialising is frequently cited as the ‘next big thing’ for the eating and drinking-out sector and one of the stars of the segment is crazy golf concept, Swingers. Mel Flaherty met founders Matt Grech-Smith and Jeremy Simmonds as they look to hit overseas expansion a fair way.
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’The future of the pub is bright’, says CGA
While branded food pubs have seen a decline, “the future of the pub is genuinely bright” as food-led pubs increased in numbers during 2017, Phil Tate, group chief executive, CGA, told MCA.
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Tenpin acquires two sites from MFA Bowl
Ten Entertainment Group (TEG), the tenpin bowling centre operator, has announced the acquisition of two new sites, to take it to 44 in total.
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Former Grand Union spin-off closes
Trade Union, the standalone concept from Grand Union, which was acquired by Draft House last year, has closed, MCA understands.
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Debenhams to ramp up food offer
Debenhams has reported a 10% sales lift in the food and drink offer across its estate in the 26 weeks to 3 March.
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Concept Watch: Crosstown
Crosstown’s focused offer of artisan doughnuts and speciality coffee has seen it confidently grow from a start-up to an established brand. Co-founder JP Then discusses the brand’s origins and staying in a fast-evolving high street. Finn Scott-Delany reports
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Crussh lines up mixed format model for SSP roll out
Crussh chief executive Shane Kavanagh has told MCA the brand has honed a number of store formats for its launch into travel hubs in partnership with SSP.
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Tommi’s Burger Joint leaves Editions
Tommi’s Burger Joint, the Icelandic burger concept, has pulled out of three Deliveroo Editions sites in London, MCA understands.
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NewsCrussh confirms partnership with SSP
Crussh, the healthy food and juice chain, has confirmed it has partnered with SSP to open in travel hubs across the UK and internationally.
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Majestic invests in plan to double customer base
Majestic Wines has announced a plan to invest £21m a year in new customer acquisition, saying there is potential over time to double its customer base from the current level.
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Graffiti to relaunch Bold Street Coffee with eye on evenings
Graffiti Spirits, the Liverpool based restaurant and bar operator, has become a partner in Bold Street Coffee, and is to relaunch it as an all-day café and late night bar, MCA has learnt.
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NewsETM secures £10m funding package
ETM, the London-based pub and restaurant operator, has secured a £10m funding package from HSBC, which will allow the group to accelerate its growth plans.
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NewsDeliveroo to launch 10 more virtual restaurant brands
Deliveroo is working with an increasing number of operators on its ‘virtual restaurant’ concept, with a further 10 to launch in the UK in the next few months.
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OpinionAre hotels the new high streets?
With several branded restaurants recently announcing additional openings within hotels, as they look to become less reliant on the high street, Helen Gilbert looks at how the benefits can work both ways
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Spring menu round-up: Pret, Leon and ASK unveil light veggie focus
As spring finally begins to make a belated appearance, leading high street operators have unveiled their new seasonal menus, with a particular focus on lighter, vegetarian and vegan options
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Mandira launches simit spin-off
Mandira, the fresh yoghurt concept, is launching a spin-off format, SIMIT by Mandira, at Old Spitalfields Market, MCA understands.
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NewsBeds & Bars FY sales up 9%; eyes funding options
Beds & Bars has reported sales up 9% for the year to March 2018 to exceed £50m for the first time, as it gears for a new funding push.