All Restaurants articles – Page 22
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Las Iguanas makes supermarket debut
Las Iguanas, the Casual Dining Group-owned, casual dining chain, has made its grocery debut with a chilled ready meals range.
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NewsLion in talks to back Ramsay
Lion Capital, the private equity backer of Loungers, is in talks to back Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant group, MCA has learnt.
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Fulham Shore reports on “successful” H1
Fulham Shore has given a sparse update on the six months to 23 September ahead of the full interim results announcement next month.
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NewsPrezzo reports loss of £65m after closures
Prezzo has reported an operating loss of £65m the year to 31 December 2017.
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NewsPrezzo to refurb half estate in 2019
Prezzo executive chairman Karen Jones has told MCA that a refurbishment programme under a new look and design will be the priority for 2019, with a target of around half the estate.
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NewsYard & Coop launches Kickstarter
Yard & Coop, the fried chicken restaurant concept, is crowdfunding on Kickstarter to support the launch of a third site.
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NewsBenito’s Hat confirms two new openings
Benito’s Hat, the Calculus-backed Mexican chain has confirmed two new openings.
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Analysis & InsightNeeds must
The Casual Dining Group (CDG) and Wasabi were both featured in the press over the weekend, linked with the need to make necessary changes to their businesses. One is taking a proactive approach to bring landlords to the table to discuss issues it faces with rental levels at a handful of sites, while the other claims it is looking for an injection of capital to support its next phase of growth. But, is one being more realistic with itself and the impact of the current harsh trading environment than the other, asks Mark Wingett.
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NewsPolpo MD Macdonald departs
Scott Macdonald has left his role as managing director of Polpo, MCA understands.
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NewsFranco Manca secures Aldwych site
Fulham Shore is to open its 43rd Franco Manca, in Aldwych, and is in advanced talks on another central London site, MCA understands.
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NewsRule of Tum crowdfunding to open two new concepts
A Rule of Tum Group is looking to source £400k of investment on Crowdcube in order to open two new concepts.
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NewsSarlas to launch Taiwanese concept in Marylebone
Paul Sarlas, the former Ping Pong Dim Sum chief executive, is launching a new Taiwanese concept Bao & Bing in Marylebone, MCA understands. The 40-cover concept, set to launch in 22 Paddington Street, will specialise in steamed bao buns, ‘bing’ Taiwanese pancakes, ‘wheel cake’ made from adkuki beans, grilled corn ...
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Leon to open at Cheshire Oaks
Leon, the John Vincent-led group, is to open its third site in the North West, after securing a site in the Cheshire Oaks designer outlet village.
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Carluccio’s appoints Graham Ford as commercial director
Carluccio’s has appointed Graham Ford, the former Bill’s chief operating officer, as commercial director.
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NewsGrillstock founders eye rollout for new Cali brand
Grillstock co-founder Jon Finch has told MCA new Californian-inspired all-day concept Quay St Diner could be rolled out to other towns.
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CockaDoodleMoo Rochdale to be converted to WowYauChow
EatsMeatsWest, the Henry Yau-fronted restaurant group, its converting its CockaDoodleMoo Rochdale site into new Chinese brand WowYauChow.
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NewsTRG gambles big on Wagamama deal
The Restaurant Group (TRG) chief executive Andy McCue has rolled the dice and landed on Wagamama – arguably the UK restaurant sector’s best-in-class concept. It is a gamble that many would argue the Frankie & Benny’s operator had to take, but – with TRG’s shareholder still to OK the deal – what does it mean for both businesses and for the wider sector, asks Mark Wingett.
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NewsJames Hart: 'We still feel like we have the personal touch'
The Harts Group, the operator of Barrafina and El Pastor, has doubled its headcount and made a number of key hires to support the opening of five new restaurants at the Coal Drops Yard development, and to continue its strategy of cautious, organic expansion.
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NewsDacosta confirms details of paella concept launch
Quique Dacosta, the three Michelin-star Spanish chef, has revealed his new rice-focused concept will be called Arroz QD, and will open in Eastcastle Street, Fitzrovia in early 2019.
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NewsIvy Collection to reveal Asian-style format in Spinningfields
The Ivy Spinningfields will be the first restaurant in the collection with ‘The Ivy Asian’ on the second floor.