All Operators articles – Page 78
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NewsBrewDog records 11% increase in LFLs
BrewDog achieved close to an 11% increase in like-for-like (LFL) sales during 2017, in what was “a really strong trading year for us”, David McDowall, managing director of its bars division, told MCA.
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NewsLondon Union secures licence for Woolwich launch
London Union, the street food market operator, has had its licence to operate at Woolwich Indoor Market approved.
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Analysis & InsightWhat backers want to hear
With high-profile cases of restructuring and site closures becoming more common across the eating-out sector, what does this mean for investment? Alex Dumphy, of law firm Addleshaw Goddard, examines what operators can do to ensure lenders remain on-side during turbulent times for the sector.
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NewsEAT appoints advisors to consider options
EAT, the Lyceum-backed chain, has become the latest sector operator to call in advisors to assess its options in an increasingly harsh trading environment.
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Analysis & Insight
Apprenticeships – a saviour for our post-Brexit labour demands?
Viewed by a tax as some and an opportunity by others, Mark Dawe chief executive of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers discusses whether the Apprenticeship Levy will be the answer to the industry’s recruitment fears.
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NewsUpham Group looking to capitalise on faltering casual dining market
Upham Group is hoping that the dip in the casual dining market will benefit them in terms of the availability of new sites, as well as recruitment, CEO Chris Phillips told MCA.
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Fulham FC to develop community leisure space
Fulham Football Club has appointed Davis Coffer Lyons to source a variety of leisure tenants, including bars and restaurant/café operators to open in a new 50,000 sq ft community space at the clu
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OpinionExpansion on the front burner
With major projects in its hometown of Leeds, and expansion on the high street across a number of night-time brands, Burning Night Group continues to punch above its weight
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Analysts Corner: Peel Hunt on Ei Group
In advance of Ei Group’s Q1 update next Thursday (8 February), leading analysts Douglas Jack and Ivor Jones from Peel Hunt share their views on what we can expect.
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Opinion
Gene-ius: how DNA is dishing up personalised meals
Food Spark examines how restaurants and supermarkets are turning to genetic testing to offer consumers a unique shopping and eating experience
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NewsHop Stuff Brewery eyeing up south west expansion
Hop Stuff Brewery has revealed it is looking for sites in the south west of England as it continues its aggressive expansion, managing director James Yeomans has told MCA.
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Hollywood Bowl diner rollout near completion
Hollywood Bowl Group is set to complete the rollout of its Hollywood Diner menu across its estate by the end of this financial year.
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CDG secures DUBL wine bar brand for Luton Airport
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has acquired an exclusive contract from Italian wine producers Feudi di San Gregorio, to operate its DUBL wine bar concept in the UK, with the first site planned for Luton Airport.
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Marston’s to invest £8m in Burton brewery
Marston’s is to consult with employees at the former Charles Wells brewery site in Bedford.
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Feast Canteen confirms line-up
Feast Canteen, the Incipio Group’s latest opening in Hammersmith, has confirmed Made of Dough, Sinchow, Patty & Bun, Breddos Tacos and Salvation in Noodles are joining the line-up of operators.
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NewsBrand watch: Domino’s Pizza
Despite the ever-widening range of options for consumers in the home delivery market, Domino’s remains the best known operator and continues to grow sales. Georgi Gyton examines how the brand has focussed on offering a different experience to many of its competitors in the delivery field.
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NewsAnalysts' Corner: Domino’s Pizza
Following the announcement of Domino’s Q4 trading update yesterday (30 January), MCA rounds-up a selection of analyst’s comments on the group’s performance.
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Adil Group updates pipeline
The Adil Group, the multi-site franchise operator, has updated its development pipeline for 2018-19 in England and Scotland.
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NewsBrasserie Bar Co achieves £8m+ sales in December
Brasserie Bar Co turned over more than £8.6m during December, with Christmas “a big success”, MCA has learnt.