All Opinion articles – Page 36
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Regeneration through F&B
Foodservice doesn’t just provide welcome sustenance, it can be the difference between a town or village thriving or perishing. Steve Gotham looks at how some areas have been transformed into F&B destinations
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Inside Track: Thai dining boss is squids in
Giggling Squid founder Andy Laurillard explains why Home County towns are where the growth opportunities are.
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House of cards
Given the rapid pace of expansion over the past few years on the high street and in leisure parks of restaurant brands, many believe it is inevitable that there will be some casualties over the coming 18 months
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OpinionM&A activity – 2016 a year in review
2016 was another eventful year in the restaurant and bars sector. Despite some strong headwinds, a steady flow of deal activity has continued over the last 12 months. BDO M&A specialists Tom Barnard and Eleanor Moulsdale take a look at the deals that shaped 2016 and who will be the movers and shakers over the next 12 months.
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Serving up the restaurant of the future
From online ordering to real-time delivery status updates and remote check-in for reservations, some tech-savvy restaurant companies are already creating next-generation dining experiences.
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OpinionRamen home a good idea
When Emma Reynolds began a noodle business with her flatmate, she never expected the potential to be realised so quickly and in such an impressive manner. Mel Flaherty catches up with the former microbiology student
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Seconds out for Punch suitors
As Punch reveals the timetable for shareholders to vote on the takeover bid for Heineken and Patron Capital (see below), James Wallin asks if the knock-out blow has been delivered or if further twists are ahead. He also discusses the wider implication of the proposed tie-up for the wider sector.
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OpinionMarginal calls, big decisions
A new year finds the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector coming under pressure from a number of different angles, but as sure as day follows night, a challenge for one business is an opportunity for another as the sector enters a period of significant change
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OpinionJamie opens a can of worms
News this month that Jamie Oliver was to shut six of his restaurants was met with a wave of criticism of the celebrity chef and the suggestion that Brexit might have played a part. Dominic Walsh reports
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OpinionWill 2017 be the year of the deal?
Leading analyst Simon French, of Cenkos, gives his view on what the next 12 months is likely to hold for the pub industry.
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Inside Track: The king of new builds
For many pubco estate directors life is all about corporate acquisitions, but Ed Hancock’s role is very different, because Marston’s wants to build from scratch – literally. Michelle Perrett reports
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OpinionIt’s all white now
Five years ago, French chain Brasserie Blanc was a brand in stasis. But a revamp of the entire estate and a move into the pub sector means it has rediscovered its je ne sais quoi. Stefan Chomka reports
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Augmented reality check for hospitality
As the pace of technological advances increases, Flypay’s Tom Weaver looks at what is likely to happen in the near future, how it could help your business and whether full investment is necessary now
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OpinionCamerons eyes brew legacy
The north-east brewer and pub operator Camerons may not be the most celebrated of the family brewer/pub operators but with a fledgling national pub brand, a thriving brewery and the firepower to grow, Lion Brewery is ready to roar. James Wallin meets managing director Chris Soley to talk about the big plans brewing in Hartlepool
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Taking tech from the tablet to the table
As restaurants use technology to make service more efficient, and delivery companies turn to robots to bring food to customers, Inamo is staying focussed on the guests. Finn Scott-Delany talks to chief executive Lee Skinner about the concept’s unique approach to technology.
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OpinionHeineken hopes to be first to the Punch
Heineken’s bid for Punch would see the Dutch brewer and pub operator take on 1,900 pubs – with Patron Capital retaining the remaining 1,300 in the estate, MCA understands.
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Standing out from the crowd
Mark Wingett talks to Be At One founders Steve Locke, Leigh Miller and Rhys Oldfield
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Teaching the Brits to fry eggs
Jason Wells launched Brew Café with a mission to bring Melbourne café culture to London. He talks to Finn Scott-Delany about saturation in the casual-dining market and how his competitors will always be held back because of the British approach to brand building
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Like father, like San
Family-run Italian restaurant group San Carlo is switching focus away from its northern heartland to expand across the capital. Stefan Chomka reports
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OpinionInside track: Byng bows out from Byron
Tom Byng will step down from Byron, the brand he founded in 2007, early next year to “pursue various exciting ventures”. He leaves a concept he created as a now £80m-turnover business, with backer Hutton Collins turning to a new chief executive and chairman, both of which are experienced in operating established brands, that they hope will now cement Byron’s credentials as a national brand and one that eventually has an international presence.