All POD articles – Page 7
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News
POD reports like-for-like growth
POD has reported a strong trading performance over the first quarter of the year and further strengthened its management team with appointment of a new marketing director
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Analysis & InsightBranded dining sector to grow 7.6% by revenue in 2014
The UK branded dining sector will grow 7.6% by revenue in 2014, with outlet numbers increasing 5.5%, according to figures from Allegra’s Project Restaurant Report
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NewsGiraffe launches pre-opening pod
Giraffe, the Tesco-owned casual dining chain, has launched a pod concept for use at pre-opening locations for its core formats where applicable
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News
Former McDonald’s CEO takes POD chair role
Andrew Taylor, the former chief executive of McDonald’s UK, has joined POD, the London-based, healthy fast food concept led by Tim Hall, as chairman, M&C Report understands
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OpinionBeds & Bars enters new phase
2014 promises to be a big year for Beds & Bars under new MD Murray Roberts. He shares his vision for the company with M&C Report and discusses plans to expand and evolve
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News
POD ready for next stage of growth
POD is ready to return to the expansion trail after 12 months of consolidation and strengthening its head office, which includes the appointment of Anton Read as operations director, M&C Report has learnt
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Weekend Press
Weekend press round-up, 17-18 August
Pubs Irish Nationwide took €130m hit on loan deal with UK pubs chainIrish Natiowide Building Society (INBS) took a gigantic hit of €130m on a single client by agreeing to a bizarre loan restructuring for one of its biggest clients in the summer of 2007 as the society was gearing ...
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News
POD to consolidate estate
POD is to consolidate its estate before returning to the acquisition trail next year
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News
Coffee Republic appoints new head of UK ops
Coffee Republic, the Arab Investments-backed chain, has appointed Daniel Coole as its new UK & International head of operations
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OpinionReviving Pod’s pioneering spirit
Since Pod’s 2005 launch many operators have jumped on the healthy food bandwagon. Founder Tim Hall talks to M&C Report about plans to revamp and reposition the brand
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Analysis & Insight
Work placement
News earlier this month that Compass Group had opened its first Marks & Spencer (M&S)..
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News
Chains in gym offer link ups
Poncho No8, Pod and Yalla Yalla have all entered into partnership with gym chains to offer gym goers discounts off their products this January.Poncho No8 has linked up with Fitness Firstin a deal which will enable all its gym members to receive ongoing discounts on the burrito chain’s health-focused food ...