All Restaurants articles – Page 30
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NewsM Restaurants acquires Newfoundland site in Canary Wharf
M Restaurants is to open its fourth site, in Canary Wharf, after acquiring a unit in new development Newfoundland.
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NewsElectra ends formal sales process but talks continue
TGI Fridays UK backer Electra Private Equity has ended its formal sales process but said discussions continue on possible individual portfolio or group sales.
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NewsErpingham House takes on Big Fernand site
Erpingham House, the Norwich-based vegan café and restaurant concept, has taken on the former Big Fernand site in Percy Street, Fitzrovia, for its debut in London, MCA understands.
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Analysis & InsightBrandwatch: Chiquito
A common feature at leisure and retail parks across the UK, fast-casual Mexican chain Chiquito has underperformed the market in recent years. In response, parent company TRG has been investing in the brand’s development – so have their efforts been bearing fruit? Georgi Gyton investigates.
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NewsGiraffe to launch in Spain
Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has entered a new franchise partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail to open its Giraffe Restaurant concept in Spanish airports.
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NewsMacellaio RC confirms sixth site, eyes one more in London
Macellaio RC founder Roberto Costa plans one more restaurant under his core premium Italian brand in London before will look at regional expansion.
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NewsComptoir confirms four openings with HMSHost
Comptoir Group has four openings lined up with HSMHost International, MCA has learnt.
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Disaronno and Bella Italia partner for new promotion
Italian liqueur brand, Disaronno, has linked up with Bella Italia for as new promotion Bottles of Disaronno sold in 147 Tesco stores will offer £10,000 worth of vouchers to use at all Bella Italia restaurants. Every bottle purchased will also guarantee that the customer automatically wins a Disaronno cocktail at ...
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Jollibee confirms UK debut
Jollibee, the Philippines fast food group which was last year linked with a takeover of Pret, is to make its UK debut with its eponymous brand, as first reported by MCA in May.
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NewsFulham Shore sees “encouraging” start to FY
Fulham Shore has said the first 21 weeks of the financial year brought “encouraging” revenue increases at both Franco Manca and The Real Greek.
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NewsPizza Hut CEO pledges to protect margins over lfl growth
Jens Hofma, chief executive of Pizza Hut Restaurants UK, has told MCA he believes the industry is obsessed with like-for-like growth ahead of protecting margins and that the brand will not be drawn back into the discounting wars.
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Opinion
New era for maturing Searcys
Searcys, the 1847-founded caterer and restaurant operator, is celebrating its past while looking to the future with a number of new developments. Managing director Matt Thomas talks about his vision for a contemporary and relevant operator. Finn Scott-Delany reports
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NewsComptoir opening at Cheshire Oaks
Comptoir Libanais is to open a restaurant at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet as part of its partnership with HMSHost, MCA understands.
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NewsM&B acquires Johnson’s stake in Ego
Mitchells & Butlers and 3Sixty Restaurants have formed a joint venture for the continued expansion of the Ego restaurant and bar chain.
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NewsYO! FY lfls up 4%
YO! Sushi, the Mayfair Equity Partners-backed group, saw like-for-like sales increase by 4% in the year to 27 November 2017, as EBITDA increased from £7m to £8.5m.
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NewsGBK losses mount as lfls fall 10.6%
Speculation is mounting about the future of GBK after its parent company issued another warning about its mounting losses.
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NewsTortilla eyes rollout for dedicated delivery kitchen model
Tortilla, the Quilvest-backed fast-casual concept, is looking to roll out its dedicated delivery kitchen model after a successful trial.
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NewsFounders buy back Randall & Aubin Manchester
Randall & Aubin founders Ed Baines and Jamie Poulton have bought the Manchester franchise of their restaurant brand out of administration to operate it themselves, MCA has learnt.
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NewsMcDonald’s poll highlights appetite for flexible working
A survey commissioned by McDonald’s has shown an increasing desire for flexible working among the British public.
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NewsHong Kong-based bank takes Gaucho position
SC Lowy, Hong Kong-based boutique investment bank, is believed to have taken a position in Gaucho, which was placed into administration last month.