All Wagamama articles – Page 18
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NewsJollibee to make 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, MCA has learnt.
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NewsWagamama makes Sharjah debut
Wagamama has opened a restaurant in Sharjah, the company’s first site in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) outside of Dubai
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Wagamama to open fourth site in Edinburgh
Wagamama has been confirmed for the Fort Kinnaird retail park in Edinburgh for a 2019 opening.
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OpinionAround the world in 80 opportunities
In his latest Going Global column for MCA, international franchise expert Jasper Reid, weighs up the pros and cons of the major franchising targets around the world. He also takes a look at some non-traditional locations where UK eating out brands could thrive.
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NewsPatron completes acquisition of Laine Pub Co
Patron Capital, the backer of Punch, has completed the acquisition of Laine Pub Company, the 54-strong, Gavin George-led group
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Easterbrook to join Walmart board
British-born McDonald’s chief executive Steve Easterbrook is to join the board of retailer and ASDA owner Walmart
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Analysis & InsightIs everyone in position?
The latest sector most powerful people list has unsurprisingly sparked debate on where people were positioned and who was included and left out. It has also put the spotlight on some of those roles that need filling across the sector, including at Drake & Morgan. At the same time, Wagamama has filled some roles of its own in its US operation, highlighting its determination to succeed Stateside, writes Mark Wingett.
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NewsWagamama appoints new US chairman and MD
Wagamama has strengthened its senior management team in the US with the appointment of Scott Burger as chairman and Janine DiGioacchino as managing director.
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NewsHolder steps down as Jamie’s CFO
Crispin Holder has stepped down as chief financial officer of Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group just six months after joining and two months after its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) process, MCA has learnt.
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Yumpingo secures £750k in new funding round
Yumpingo, the food intelligence platform, has secured £750,000 in a new round of investment, taking its total amount raised to £1.3m.
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Wagamama takes Gloucester Quays Chimichanga site
Wagamama has taken on the closed Chimichanga site in Gloucester Quays, MCA understands.
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Lilley steps down as Koh Thai CFO
Paul Lilley has stepped down as chief financial officer of Koh Thai Tapas, the Alcuin Partners-backed chain.
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Hollinshead becomes Soho House JV MD
Graham Hollinshead, former regional director at Wagamama and operations director at All Bar One, has joined Quentin, the joint venture backed by Soho House’s shareholders as its new managing director, MCA understands.
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Analysis & Insight
Poll shows 25% spend just 15 minutes on lunch
A poll by Wagamama has shown that almost a quarter of respondents took between eight and 15 minutes for lunch.
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McDonnell swaps Be At One for Turtle Bay
Graham McDonnell, who recently left Be At One, has joined Turtle Bay as its new head of talent
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NewsFlesh & Buns 'has legs to travel'
Bone Daddies founder Ross Shonhan wants to develop the second edition of Flesh & Buns into a brand with potential for international expansion in order to diversify out of London, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & Insight
Gender pay gap reporting: A sector overview
Gender pay gap reporting has been dominating the headlines this week. With the deadline now passed, what were the numbers reported by some of the biggest players in the eating and drinking out market? MCA takes a look
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Nando’s appoints new CEO for North America
Nando’s has appointed John Fisher, formerly of Bob Evans Farms, as the new chief executive of its operations in North America
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Wowburger owner eyes UK market
Press Up Entertainment, the Irish pub and restaurant group, is eyeing opportunities to enter the UK market in the medium term as it eyes a potential IPO, the Irish Times reports. The Paddy McKillen Jnr-led company’s Wowburger franchise and recently-acquired Elephant & Castle restaurant businesses are understood to be the ...
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NewsBe At One promotes Stones to MD
Be At One has promoted former chief operating officer Andrew Stones to the role of managing director, as part of a trio of appointments at the specialist cocktail operator.