All Restaurants articles – Page 74
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Younger generation keep openings buoyant
A younger generation of entrepreneurial operators inspired by street food have helped keep new openings in London buoyant during uncertain times, Peter Harden has told MCA.
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Analysis & InsightWhat now for Busaba?
In 2008, Phoenix Equity Partners signed a deal to back restaurant entrepreneur Alan Yau, investing £21.5m in the rollout of the then three-strong Busaba Eathai casual dining chain. Next June will mark the 10th anniversary of that deal and if the company hopes to finally exit the now 15-strong group by then you wonder if it will get anywhere near recouping that initial investment.
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NewsFive Guys sets out European expansion plans
Five Guys plans to open up to 30 new sites across Continental Europe next year, whilst also looking to add 15 to 20 sites in the UK
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OpinionSteering in a new direction
The shock exit of Gaucho Group’s long-serving CEO Zeev Godik yesterday, hot on the heels of a change of chairman, has left a number of questions unanswered. Dominic Walsh looks back at Godik’s long tenure and asks what the news means for the sector.
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NewsGodik steps down as Gaucho CEO
Gaucho Group founder Zeev Godik is to step down from his role chief executive after 41 years at the helm of the business.
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NewsLondon restaurant prices up 3.6% year-on-year
The price of dinner-for-one at London restaurants increased 3.6% in the year to August, compared to inflation of 2.9%.
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NewsMurdoch to step down as GBK CEO
Alasdair Murdoch is to step down as the chief executive of Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) at the end of this year
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NewsItsu to focus on regional expansion next year
Itsu, the Julian Metcalfe-led group, is to focus on regional expansion next year as it looks to open 10 sites across the next 12 months.
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Smashburger to open Deliveroo Editions site
Smashburger, the US better burger brand, is to open a delivery only concept through Deliveroo Editions, MCA understands.
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Splendid plans steady expansion for concepts
Splendid Restaurants plans to add two new sites to its Absurd Bird operation over the next six months, including a new concessions format, whilst also opening a further two to three Jack & Alice locations during 2018, MCA has learnt.
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Ex-Caprice Holdings bar manager to open first solo site
A former Caprice Holdings bar manager, Leon Costa, is to open his first solo restaurant later this year.
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3Sixty to dispose of final Rocket site
3Sixty Restaurants, the James Horler-led group, has placed its remaining Rocket bar and restaurant site in Nottingham on the market.
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Antonio Carluccio passes away
Chef Antonio Carluccio, who was affectionately known as the godfather of Italian gastronomy and was the founder of the national chain of restaurants that was named after him, passed away yesterday morning.
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Veeno co-founder places restaurant on the market
Blue Lobster, the upmarket Italian seafood restaurant from Veeno co-founder Nino Caruso has been placed on the market
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Original Wabi site for sale
The original Wabi restaurant site in Horsham, which was launched by chef Scott Hallsworth, has been placed on the market
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Hix closes Hix Mayfair
Mark Hix has closed his eponymous restaurant at Brown’s hotel in Mayfair, London
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The Athenian lines up Belgravia opening
The Athenian, the Greek street food concept, has lined up a further opening in the capital
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Lasan opening second Fiesta del Asado
The Lasan Group is opening a second branch of its Fiesta del Asado steak restaurant concept in Birmingham.
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NewsPizzaExpress offloads Firezza business
PizzaExpress, has sold its upscale pizza delivery business Firezza, in order to further focus on its eponymous brand
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Filmore & Union makes play for evenings
Filmore & Union, the BGF-backed healthy eating group, has two more sites lined up, in Jesmond and Newcastle, with five or six expected to open next year, MCA has learnt.