All Opinion articles – Page 44
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OpinionNo time for just a casual approach
Growth in the UK branded restaurant market is not being distributed equally and a new order is emerging which means there can be no casual approach to casual dining
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Getting to the core of the Big Apple
Late last month, M&C Allegra Foodservice and Restaurant magazine took 30 leading operators to New York as part of their 72 Hours in… series. Their time was divided between exploring the independent and edgy concept melting pot that is Brooklyn and the more brand-conscious Manhattan. Mark Wingett sahares some of the highlights from the trip.
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Late Night Levies: one year on
With the recent anniversary of year since a Late Night Levy was imposed in Cheltenham, Clare Eames of licensing law specialist Poppleston Allen looks back at its implementation and reviews its impact:
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Exploit the value in property
It is easy for operators to fear the costs associated with property but, as Mark Sheehan of Coffer Corporate Leisure understands, there is money to be made and saved by knowing the market
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OpinionNot a smash and grab
Tom Ryan, founder of US better burger chain Smashburger, talks to M&C Report about the growing influence of the fast-casual movement, the brand’s…
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OpinionCharles Wells acquires second managed site
Apostrophe Pubs, the managed pub arm of Charles Wells, is opening a second site called The Merlin’s Cave in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire as part of plans to grow a managed estate under the managed division
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OpinionNo easing off for this Guy
Andrew Guy has been in the business for more than 30 years and knows it inside out. Mark Wingett finds out what it takes to succeed in a sector that is becoming tougher in which to make your mark.
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OpinionStreet Food Focus: Duck ‘N’ Roll
This month our street-food spotlight shines on the mighty duck – rich, gamey and exceptionally versatile in the hands of one of London’s top chefs. Street Feast organiser Adam Layton waxes lyrical on the feathered miracle:
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OpinionFuture's Breit for TRG chief
When Danny Breithaupt was appointed chief executive of The Restaurant Group last year, he set out his vision to double the size of the company and find the right strategy for each of the company’s brands. Dominic Walsh talks to him about the potential to roll out new concepts, the public perception of TRG and how he handles competition from young upstarts such as Five Guys.
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OpinionBreaking bread
Launched in the UK in 2006, Le Pain Quotidien, the all-day bakery and café concept, has quietly grown to a c£34m-turnover, 24-strong business. New managing director Peter Jenkins talks to Mark Wingett about what comes next for a business that is increasingly finding the market coming its way
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OpinionReady to bloom
Alistair Darby has had a solid second year at the helm of Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), but with a significant acquisition to integrate and like-for-like sales momentum to build he knows that expectations will be even higher for the coming 12 months. Mark Wingett reports
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OpinionOn Coors for big things
Following the rebranding of Molson Coors Wholesale last month, Martyn Cozens, director of independent on-premise, talks to M&C Report’s sister title the Publican’s Morning Advertiser about his plans to make the business the ‘John Lewis’ for pubs.
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OpinionLicence to develop
Toby Smith left Stonegate Pub Company looking for a new challenge. In taking the top seat at Novus Leisure he has certainly chosen one, but he tells Mark Wingett that he has a strong base on which to build and a new format that he believes could be a phenomenal success
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OpinionBattle lines drawn on great pubs vote
With the general election less than a month away, the battle for votes is intensifying. But which party will best tackle the issues affecting the pubs sector? Ellie Bothwell spoke to the Conservative Community Pubs Minister Kris Hopkins and his Labour counterpart Toby Perkins
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OpinionWhere next for pubs code debate?
The bill containing the pubs code received Royal Assent last week but that is far from the end of the story. Mike Berry looks at what could happen next.
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Operators to watch next year
While the AlixPartners Profit Tracker list is the market-watcher’s pre-eminent guide to dynamism in the sector, there are other operators making waves which haven’t made it on to the list for one reason or another. Mark Wingett provides a snapshot of four that are jostling for a listing.
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OpinionWhat's the beef
High beef prices are driving change at the centre of the plate, but to create winning menus, operators must first understand consumer demands. Darren Tristano reports.
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OpinionDawn of a new era for the Great British Pub
As the House of Commons gives the final seal of approval to the bill containing the Pubs Code, Heineken UK managing director, David Forde, says it is now time to rise to the challenge of reform and secure the future for the Great British Pub.
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OpinionAn artisan take on burger and beer
Serving quality refreshment at an affordable price in the wake of the financial crash has seen the Hopdoddy chain expand out of its Texas base. Kerstin Kühn reports.
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OpinionThe bigger tracker picture
As with previous years’ lists, the 2015 AlixPartners Profit Tracker has thrown up some interesting nuances, showing continued, concerted growth for the more established brands and a further strong showing from traditional brewers and pub operators