All Tortilla articles – Page 7
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Analysis & InsightThe future of click & collect
Delivery has been the platform arguably making bigger waves in the world of consumer convenience, but the opportunities around click and collect should not be ignored. Georgi Gyton looks at the prospects for growth, what trends are being seen by operators, and how the entry of Deliveroo to the arena might change the game. Featuring commentary from McDonald’s, Tortilla, K10, Chop’d and HOP Vietnamese.
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Analysis & Insight'Still headroom for new sites'
The latest Market Growth Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners shows managed restaurant numbers are in decline for the first time in 14 years. With the tide turning after an unprecedented five year 27.3% growth period, MCA news editor Finn Scott-Delany picks apart the nuances of the study.
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NewsCampbell joins Yard Sale Pizza as NED
Yard Sale Pizza, the restaurant and delivery concept, has hired Hawksmoor chairman Paul Campbell as a non-executive director, MCA has learnt.
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NewsTortilla secures Soho site for ‘baby Tortilla’
Tortilla is looking to open a further London site, in Soho, which will come under its ‘baby Tortilla’ format, MCA has learnt.
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NewsTortilla FY lfls up 6%
Tortilla, the Quilvest-backed fast-casual concept, saw like-for-like sales grow 6% in 2018.
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NewsRROTY 2019 finalists announced
The finalists for the Retailers’ Retailer of the Year Awards have been announced, including multiple nominations for Stonegate, The Restaurant Group and New World Trading Company (NWTC), among others.
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Opinion
Changing through the gears
On the back of securing investment from private equity group TriSpan, Mark Wingett speaks to Thunderbird Fried Chicken founder Matt Harris, new chief executive Marcel Khan, and property director Kieran Sherlock about what that means for the business, and looks at what it means for the wider better chicken category, which could be set to take off after several false starts.
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NewsTriSpan backs Thunderbird Fried Chicken rollout
Private equity firm TriSpan has made its second UK investment, backing the rollout of street food star Thunderbird Fried Chicken, MCA has learnt.
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NewsMcDonald’s adds first veggie Happy Meal to menu
McDonald’s UK has added a vegetarian wrap to its Happy Meal menu for the first time.
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NewsStephens and Wall step down from Red’s board
Brandon Stephens and Stephen Wall have stepped down from their board roles at Red’s True Barbecue, MCA understands.
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NewsHonest Burgers scoops R200 Best Restaurant Operator award
Restaurant groups including Nando’s, Mowgli, Honest Burgers and Tortilla were among the winners at Restaurant magazine’s R200 Awards, held last night (3 December) at Hawker House.
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NewsBoost from delivery helps Tortilla LFLs rise 6% YTD
Tortilla has seen like-for-like sales (lfls) increase by c6% across it estate in the year to date, and has plans to take further advantage of the trend for delivery, including its own dark kitchen concept, MCA has learnt.
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OpinionFinding the perfect PE bedfellow
Seeking a partnership with private equity can be a daunting and complex challenge for operators. There are a number of variables to consider before choosing the right partner, according to AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith. Includes the experiences of operators and investors, including Flat iron’s Jo Fleet and Daniel Smith of Livingbridge
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NewsDeliveroo reworks allergy info on menus
Deliveroo is overhauling the way its platform displays allergen information on menus in an effort to increase transparency for consumers and encourage restaurants to follow suit and take action.
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Analysis & InsightBusiness re-modelling in the full-service casual dining sector
The casual dining market grew over the last 30 years in response to customer needs for accessible and assured restaurant brands. However, new market segments are emerging that challenge the future consumer need for casual dining. How do brands in this sector evolve to ensure long term success and growth? Ian Dunstall discusses
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NewsAutumn menu round up: Continued focus on veggie options, with a heartier twist
As the air takes on a decidedly fresher feel, pubs and restaurants are unveiling their Autumn menus filled with a host of heartier options.
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Analysis & InsightThe virtual world becomes reality
Virtual restaurants might sound like a computergenerated fabrication – but the food they delivery is very much a physical reality, and it’s growing. As the major delivery companies start to push into restaurant brands, Finn Scott-Delany examines the lie of the land.
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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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OpinionVegan trend picks up momentum in the States
In her latest profile of trends in US dining, Kerstin Kuhn, looks at the chains that are taking vegan cuisine mainstream across the state
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NewsTRG launches delivery-only concept for Chiquito
The Restaurant Group (TRG) is rolling out a delivery-only concept for its Chiquito brand called Kick-Ass Burrito