All Prezzo articles – Page 14
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Analysis & InsightThe lunch crunch
We would appear to be set for a wave of lunchtime sector M&A. However, there are a number of reasons why any M&A glut may be a little less frenzied than was the case with the restaurant sector, argues Sam Fuller of Altium Capital
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Government to launch investigation into “tipping abuse”
The Government is to launch an investigation into the issue of tipping across the sector
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NewsFrench: Expect further M&A activity after Cote deal
Leading analyst Simon French, of Cenkos, has said he expects further M&A activity in the sector over the coming months, following the acquisition of Cote by BC Partners.
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Spur unveils details of first small format site
RBW, the new high street concept from Spur Steak & Grill restaurants, has launched its first site in Corby, Northants at a new cinema development
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NewsOsmond drops out of La Tasca running
Hugh Osmond’s Sun Capital vehicle is understood to have dropped out of the running to acquire La Tasca, which was placed on the market earlier this year
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NewsOsmond runs rule over La Tasca
Hugh Osmond’s Sun Capital Partners vehicle is believed to be one of the parties running the rule over La Tasca
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NewsPE and trade suitors circle La Tasca
Up to six parties are still believed to be in the running to acquire La Tasca, which was placed on the market earlier this year
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Analysis & InsightThe hopes and fears facing our industry
As we stand at the midpoint of 2015, it now seems timely to reflect on the ‘Hopes and Fears’ facing our industry and what we might expect to see in the latter half of the year, writes Stephen Evans, development director at Gourmet Burger Kitchen
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NewsPrezzo begins search for CEO Kaye’s successor
Prezzo, which was taken private by TPG Capital earlier this year, has started the search for a new chief executive
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Weekend Press
Weekend press round-up, 20-21 June
Top story Jamie’s 10p ‘sugar tax’ on fizzy drinks Jamie Oliver is imposing his own levy on sweet drinks sold in his restaurants in protest at the government’s refusal to introduce a “sugar tax”. Oliver, the celebrity chef and restaurateur, will add a 10p charge to every drink with added ...
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OpinionYoung's at heart of M&A theory
There has been movement in the acquisitions market, talk of a flotation and likely responses to the market rent-only option (MRO) recently, and Dominic Walsh thinks there may be more on the horizon
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NewsBistrot Pierre launches in Bath
Bistrot Pierre, the highly-rated French restaurant chain, has opened its latest site in Bath
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NewsOne in and one out for Giggling Squid
Giggling Squid has secured a further site in Esher, but also announced the imminent closure of its unit in Crawley
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NewsTampopo consolidates estate
Tampopo is to pull out of its sites in Reading and Bristol, after taking the decision to surrender both the leases back to the landlord
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Prezzo sets for Spur Lakeside site
Prezzo, the TPG Capital-backed, group, is in talks to acquire the Spur steakhouse site in the Lakeside scheme in Essex
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Analysis & InsightToby, Prezzo and Subway outperform in KPIs
Consumers rate Toby Carvery highest among pub brands for food quality, value for money and low prices
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NewsMorrison swaps Chimichanga for Giggling Squid
Giggling Squid, the fast growing chain of Thai restaurants, has hired Peter Morrison as its new operations director
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NewsGiggling Squid secures further Prezzo site
Giggling Squid has secured a further former Prezzo site and its first in Suffolk, after acquiring the Chimichanga in Bury St Edmunds
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Le Bistrot Pierre lines up Swansea opening
Le Bistrot Pierre, the highly-rated French restaurant chain, has lined up an opening in Swansea as it looks to grow its 2016 openings pipeline, M&C Report understands.