All Pret A Manger articles – Page 27
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Diary
Diary: GK; Drake & Morgan; Turtle Bay; and Clive Watson
In this week’s Diary we ask how many Clive Watsons it takes to complete a pub deal, have a look at the new Drake & Morgan site and find out where you can find out which city spends the most on beer.
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NewsFred’s ends Tesco link up
Fred’s Food Construction has ended its association with Tesco, as it looks to eventually grow as a standalone venture
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Diary
Diary: Pret, Deltic, Enterprise Inns and St Austell
In this week’s Diary we hear about some ‘interesting’ results from Pret’s evenings trial, look at trends in the late-night sector and get Rupert Clevely’s first impressions of the debut site he will develop with Enterprise Inns. All that and some truly awful beer and music-related puns
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Opinion
Melting pot
Chicago-based Potbelly comes to the UK this month to discover whether consumers here have the stomach for a premium toasted sandwich chain. Can it do for sandwiches what Shake Shack and Five Guys did for burgers in the UK?
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InterviewsFive-minute interview: Steve Holmes – Ask/Zizzi
M&C Report takes five minutes to talk to Steve Holmes, chief executive of The Azzurri Group, owner of ASK Italian and Zizzi, about securing good sites, the challenge of recruiting good staff and cooking pasta in a kettle!
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News
Williams steps down as Starbucks UK FD
Nigel Williams has stepped down as finance director of Starbucks UK after five-and-a-half years in the role
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News
Pret collects top responsible sourcing award
Pret A Manger has been named the top foodservice business for Responsible Sourcing at the fifth annual Footprint Awards.
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NewsPret and Wagamama to offer Apple Pay
Pret A Manger and Wagamama are among the first companies in the sector to confirm they will introduce Apple Pay.
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OpinionThe Leon King
One of the UK’s most influential restaurant chains is finally gearing up for serious growth and intends to build a healthy presence outside its London heartland within the next few years. Joe Lutrario talks to John Vincent about the story behind Leon
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NewsAbokado builds pipeline
Abokado has announced that it has secured two further sites in the City of London
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HousekeepingManaged Pub Summit
A must-attend event for leaders and decision makers in the UK’s managed pub and bar sector
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NewsVital Ingredient appoints new MD
Vital Ingredient, the London-based tossed salad-to-go concept, has appointed Paolo Peretti as its new managing director
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NewsSchlee: Be direct and give feedback
Clive Schlee, chief executive of Pret A Manger, has put forward three bits of advice to aid young people looking to progress their careers
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NewsPret pays record breaking rent
Raymond Estates Ltd has let retail space on Albemarle Street, London W1 to Pret A Manger, at a record breaking new rent
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NewsPret to open first hospital site
Pret A Manger will open the doors to its first hospital location next month, in Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital
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Opinion
Mixing markets takes Brains
As Coffee#1 reaches the milestone of its 50th store, SA Brain chief executive Scott Waddington talks about what pubs can learn from coffee shops but why the company is certainly not seeking to emulate Whitbread
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News
Metcalfe’s Food Company announces demerger
Metcalfe’s Food Company, the snack brand launched by Pret A Manger founder Julian Metcalfe, has announced plans to de-merge and restructure the business.
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Analysis & Insight
Survey reveals demand for healthier sandwiches
Consumers want a greater variety sandwiches that do not include meat, cheese or fish as more people opt for healthier lifestyles, a survey has revealed
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Analysis & Insight
Confidence increases as more brands plan rollouts
Confidence has increased among foodservice brands with 54% planning to open more than five outlets in the next year compared to 35% at the same point last year, new research has shown. A survey by Horizons showed that shopping centres top the target locations for expansion (mentioned by 86% in ...
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Analysis & InsightWe want to be together
After a relatively slow start to the year, momentum behind M&A in the sector is starting to pick up, with the sales processes of La Tasca and Las Iguanas moving up a gear. Consolidation of the market place is high on the agenda