All Operators articles – Page 79
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D&D chefs launch delivery kitchen
Two former D&D London chefs have launched a delivery-only kitchen concept, with a plan for eight sites by the end of 2018, MCA has learnt.
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Sushi Gourmet opens 50 in 2017, targets 30 in 2018
Sushi Gourmet, the supermarket sushi kiosk concept exclusive to Sainsbury’s, opened c50 sites in the last year, with a minimum of 30 expected in 2018, MCA has learnt.
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Antic London branches out into pub accommodation
Antic London is planning its “first foray” into overnight accommodation as part of its latest pub renovation project, with three more in the pipeline, MCA has learnt.
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Food hall model 'more attractive than restaurants'
London Union co-founder Jonathan Downey has told MCA the food hall model is far more attractive to operators than the restaurant market. Downey said food halls and street food markets were more in keeping with consumer tastes, and said there was plenty of space in the UK market for new ...
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NewsLondon Union to make regional debut "this year"
London Union, the street food market concept from Jonathan Downey and Henry Dimbleby, is set to make its regional debut later this year, MCA has learnt.
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NewsDomino’s UK lfls up 4.8% in 2017
Domino’s grew UK like-for-like (lfl) sales by 6.1% in the 13 weeks to 24 December, with full-year lfl growth at 4.8%.
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Analysis & InsightThe new normal
After a tumultuous year across the eating and drinking-out sector, 2018 is likely to represent the establishment of a ‘new normal’ in terms of trading conditions. AlixPartners managing director Graeme Smith talks to James Wallin about the likely winners and losers of this new era
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NewsInception secures third Fogg’s; two more lined up
The Inception Group has secured a site for the third iteration of its Mr Fogg’s concept and is close to securing two others, MCA has learnt.
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Time Out Market Spitalfields concerns 'not justified'
Time Out Markets it is appealing the rejection of its planning application to open in Spitalfields, describing public concerns as “simply not justified”.
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NewsWhite Rabbit behind Hutch delivery vehicle
White Rabbit Fund, the Kofler & Kompanie-backed investment vehicle for fledgling restaurants, is moving into delivery-only kitchens with the launch of operating company Hutch, set to include new concepts from Kricket and A Wong, MCA understands.
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NewsTossed ‘in growth mode’ as it adds two sites
Tossed, the healthy food-to-go operator is to open its first site in a year in Horseferry Road in April and will be part of the refurbished Fleet Services, MCA understands.
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National scheme launched to cut plastic bottle usage
A national drinking water scheme has been launched in a bid to cut plastic bottle usage by tens of millions each year.
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NewsEdinburgh Airport first site for Barburrito/TRG partnership
Barburrito has opened its first airport site, in Edinburgh Airport this week, kicking off a new partnership with The Restaurant Group (TRG).
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NewsChicago Rib Shack to open in Boxpark Croydon
Chicago Rib Shack has secured its fifth site in Boxpark Croydon, which it has announced it will be opening “very soon”.
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Crepeaffaire eyes new formats as it looks to triple estate
Crepeaffaire, which has just secured £2m investment from BGF, will look at different store formats as it seeks to triple its UK estate from 15 to 45 in the next four years, MCA has learnt.
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NewsMarket Halls targets 10-12 food halls
Market Halls, the food hall concept from Andy Lewis-Pratt and Simon Anderson, has announced its first three locations
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Discounting predicted to remain at elevated levels
The level of discounting in the eating and drinking-out sector hit epic proportions last year and shows no sign of abating as we head into 2018, according to industry experts.
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NewsBrunning & Price acquires new site in Warwickshire
Brunning & Price has acquired a new site in Warwickshire, as the pub operator continues to expand outside its heartland.
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NewsBar 44 recruits operations director as it targets fifth site
South Wales-based restaurant group Bar 44 Tapas y Copas has recruited Natalie Isaac as its new operations director as the business looks to expand.
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NewsMarston’s eyes 25 openings in FY19
Future growth will come from Marston’s pipeline of new site development, as well as the realisation of opportunities following its acquisition of Charles Wells Brewing Business, chief executive Ralph Findlay told MCA.