All Wagamama articles – Page 19
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NewsPrezzo: Life after the CVA
Prezzo chief executive Jon Hendry Pick-up speaks exclusively to MCA on the back of last week’s approval of the group’s Company Voluntary Arrangement. He talks about the further rollout of the group’s new restaurant design, with another 18 sites expected to be upgraded by the summer and discusses the focus on capturing customers in the right “moments and occasions”. He also addresses the issue of promotions, stressing that Prezzo needs to “earn the right to step away” from the discounting scrum.
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Yumpingo signs with ASK, Bill’s and Rosa’s Thai
Yumpingo, the food intelligence platform has announced a raft of new contracts, including Bill’s, ASK Italian, Rosa’s Thai Cafe, BIRD and Mac & Wild.
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Analysis & InsightBrand building in adversity
A number of high-profile restaurant brands are currently in the limelight for their economic woes. But how much of their difficulties can be traced back to the strength or otherwise of the brand, and what can be done to rescue it once it has been damaged? Ian Dunstall shares his thoughts
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NewsPatron takes lead in Laine Pub Co bid
Patron Capital has taken the lead in its bid to acquire a stake in Laine Pub Company, MCA understands.
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Carluccio's "approaches PE buyers"
Carluccio’s has approached multiple private equity groups including Duke Street and Bridgepoint in an effort to secure a sale, the FT reports.
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Ritchie joins GK as interim property director
John Ritchie has joined Greene King as interim group property director, with Richard Lewis set to focus solely on his role as chief operating officer.
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OpinionA peek in the Wagamama lab
Wagamama’s executive chef Steven Mangleshot has been at the forefront of innovation in the casual-dining sector. Here he talks to Food Spark’s Tom Lee about what’s going on in his Noodle Lab
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NewsWagamama launches walk out payment app
Wagamama has launched an app giving customers a “walk out” payment option after a trial at selected restaurants.
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NewsTonkotsu reveals details of further site openings in 2018
Ramen restaurant group Tonkotsu is set to open in a site in Stratford this summer, followed by Dickens Yard, in Ealing, in the autumn, MCA has learnt.
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Lahpet open to expansion opportunities overseas
Burmese restaurant Lahpet may look to open a couple more restaurants in London before taking the concept overseas, MCA has learnt.
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NewsWagamama & TGIs flagged up on minimum wage
Wagamama and TGI Fridays are among the latest companies named and shamed by the Government for failing to pay the legal minimum wage.
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NewsSchlee named Retailers’ Retailer of the Year
Pret A Manger chief executive Clive Schlee has been voted by his peers as the stand-out individual in the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector.
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Itsu appoints new head of property
Itsu has appointed Sean Donnelly, formerly of Pizza Hut and Steak ‘n’ Shake, as its new head of property
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Analysis & InsightAlan Yau: ‘Shun’, Seasonality and Sanitaryware
Alan Yau, the founder of Wagamama, Busaba Eathai and Hakkasan, discusses how the UK restaurant sector latched onto the theme of seasonality and compares the comparisons and differences between the British and Japanese dining scenes.
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Private equity circles Laine Pub Co
Duke Street Capital, the backer of Wagamama, is one of three bidders currently in the running to acquire Laine Pub Company
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Analysis & InsightSing when you’re winning
Press coverage of the eating out sector has not made the easiest reading of late, however beyond the much-debated headwinds and the travails of selected brands, the sector remains replete with success stories. Ahead of this week’s Retailers’ Retailer of the Year awards, James Wallin highlights just a few.
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NewsWagamama UK lfls up 8.2% in Q3
Wagamama saw UK like-for-like sales (lfls) growth of 8.2% in the third quarter to 28 January – improving on the 7.1% rise in the second quarter.
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NewsMaxwell’s Group faces Roadhouse eviction
Maxwell’s Group has launched a campaign to save its Roadhouse venue from eviction.
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Wagamama adds to New York pipeline
Wagamama has added two sites to its US pipeline, as its looks to double its presence in New York.
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NewsLV sweeps the board at Casual Dining Awards
Living Ventures, wagamama, Bistrot Pierre, Brewhouse & Kitchen, Loungers, The Alchemist, Flat Iron, GBK, and The New World Trading Co were among the winners at the Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub Awards 2018.