All Opinion articles – Page 39
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OpinionCharlotte's Web
It might only operate three London sites, but Charlotte’s Group is proving to be one of the capital’s most progressive restaurant operations thanks to its forward-thinking, young owner Alex Wrethman. Stefan Chomka talks to him about the growth of the company
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How the Galvins are going global
As the Galvin Brothers confirm their latest venture, Joe Lutrario talks the successful restaurateurs about expanding both internationally and into the pub sector
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OpinionUsing your noodle
Whilst the majority of the sector is finding the current climate challenging, Wagamama has gone back to its roots to come out of a period of stagnation and is now driving forward, reporting double-digit growth in the process
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OpinionBrexit – Time for a VAT Cut?
Oakman Inns & Restaurants chief executive Peter Borg-Neal says that in the fallout from the Brexit, the sector needs to unite behind a common cause that can provide a boost to all operators. Is it time to reignite the VAT cut debate?
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OpinionHe’s Eclectic
Last year the future looked bleak for listed late-night operator Eclectic Bar Group as it suffered a slump in sales from its core student market. But with the involvement of Luke Johnson came an unexpected new direction, a restructure and a resultant upturn in sales. Lee Nicolson – the recently appointed managing director of Eclectic – talks to James Wallin about partying, ping pong and piers.
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OpinionYoung’s at heart
Stephen Goodyear, who stepped down as chief executive of Young’s last week, talks to MCA about his 13 years at the helm of the company and 42 years in the pub trade. He discusses the evolving role of pubs in society, the company’s ambitions in its food and accommodation and offers and why it may be making a return to brewing.
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Work ethic has reaped rewards
The rags to riches story of Comptoir Libanais founder Tony Kitous is inspirational – and, as Dominic Walsh discovers, he is worthy of such good fortune. But the Algerian still has big plans including the openings of more Comptoirs and Shawas, using the £8m war chest gleaned from a recent IPO
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Inside Track: Intended consequences
The recent history of the pub sector has often been the story of ‘unintended consequences’ –from the smoking ban to the pubs code. However, MCA Pub Market Report shows that the pub sector is increasingly forging its own destiny, driven by a new generation of pub entrepreneurs. James Wallin investigates a new era of dynamism, professionalism and relevance for the sector.
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10 things to consider in light of Brexit
Dan Tench and Alicia Videon of international law firm Olswang set out ten things companies should be considering in light of the UK’s vote to leave the European Union
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OpinionThe dead hand of government regulation
Sapient’s Peter Hansen suggest that when governments introduce legislation – they rarely achieve their announced goals and create a number of unintended negative consequences.
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OpinionGiraffe ventures out again
After three years in the ownership of retailer Tesco, Giraffe is now under the wing of Harry Ramsden’s backer Boparan Ventures, which finds itself looking to revive another brand
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Playing down big Shott status
Dan Shotton co-founded Redcomb Pubs in the heart of the economic downturn. But against the odds, the group has built a successful estate of 14 pubs and is now making its first foray into the casual-dining market. Here he discusses the company’s journey so far with Mel Flaherty
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OpinionReady for a Magic Leap ahead?
If you think your business is just about keeping up with technological developments and is forging an unspectacular but steady evolutionary path to the future, you could be in for a shock. For if Tom Weaver is right, some of the equipment you are using right now could be obsolete in as little as five years’ time
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OpinionCleaning up?
Nut milks, avocados, rice bowls and courgetti: does the clean eating craze that’s turned ‘wellness’ bloggers into food stars have legs in the restaurant industry?
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Big Apple targets small details
Sector leaders took the opportunity to visit New York with MCA and Restaurant to see what’s hot in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Mark Wingett reports
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Tim Martin: I'm out for democracy
Will the UK be better off out of the European Union? Of course, says JD Wetherspoon founder and chairman Tim Martin
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Plural roles in the boardroom
The profile of executives is changing according to PSD Group’s Flemming Hansen. Here he explains how this affects the make-up of non-executive positions in the powerhouses of businesses across the country and how anyone wanting such a post can make the most of the opportunities that await
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OpinionPatty success is child’s play
Patty & Bun founder Joe Grossman is enjoying the trappings of running a four-branch cult hit and believes the concept would do well across The Pond too. Mel Flaherty reports
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OpinionThere is a light that never goes out
MCA editor Mark Wingett pays tribute to Tim Bacon, the founder of Living Ventures, who sadly passed away over the weekend after a long battle with cancer. It features contributions from his erstwhile business partner Jeremy Roberts and Paul Campbell, the sector investor, who sat on the board of the New World Trading Company with Tim
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OpinionReturn of the Mac
Steve Easterbrook, chief executive of McDonald’s, talks about the improvements the fast food chain has made over the last 13 months, how the company is applying forensic analytics across all aspects of its businesses to identify opportunities for longer-term growth and how the group is developing a new teaching approach ...