All Wagamama articles – Page 2
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Analysis & InsightWagamama: ‘We continually strive to push the boundaries’
As the Pan-Asian brand launches its new summer menu, global executive chef Steve Mangleshot speaks to MCA about innovation in casual dining, the trend for conscious eating, and plans to experiment with an experiential offer
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NewsWagamama to launch in India
The brand has partnered with Travel Food Services to open in Mumbai Airport - its 19th market - with the ambition for expansion in transport hubs across the country
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Wagamama, Ecti Mehmet, Greene King’s 50th Hive pub, and more
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Analysis & InsightWagamama goes back to its roots for new summer menu
The new menu leans heavily into lesser known Japanese-inspired dishes, as well as featuring on-trend ingredients like yuzu throughout while playing with textures
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, including Wagamama, HOP Vietnamese, Côte Brasserie, Harts Group and more
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NewsWagamama plans 10 new restaurants
New sites to open this year include St Enoch’s in Glasgow, Epsom, Doncaster, Chatham in Kent, and Watford
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Wagamama, Pret a Manger, Urban Greens, Cornish Bakery and more
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NewsWagamama actively exploring loyalty programme
The Asian-inspired chain sees tech as a fundamental component of its growth strategy and is looking into a loyalty scheme, CEO Thomas Heier told MCA’s Restaurant Conference
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Wagamama, Miss Millie’s, Fatto a Mano, Rosa’s Thai, and more
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NewsPizzaExpress owners may make rival bid, TRG says
The Restaurant Group has said it will ‘carefully consider’ a rival bid, which may result in a bidding war between Apollo and PizzaExpress owners Wheel Topco
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Wagamama, ASK Italian, Big Mamma Group and Three Uncles
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Analysis & InsightTRG/PizzaExpress combination offers ‘compelling logic’
MCA asks industry commentators about a potential bid by PizzaExpress owner Wheel Topco for The Restaurant Group, a deal that could not only see cost synergies but combine two of the high street’s biggest brands
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NewsWagamama appoints people & culture director
Vicky Hall, previously head of people at Wagamama, replaces Matt Hudson
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NewsWhy is Wagamama so popular? The secret to its success
With the noodle chain’s owner TRG poised for new ownership, The Sunday Times gets a taste of how it conquered Britain
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Analysis & InsightTRG/Apollo: ‘It’s rather cheap’
Following a bid for The Restaurant Group to be taken private by US private equity giant Apollo Global Management, MCA hears from analysts and commentators about their verdict on the proposed £506m cash deal
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NewsWagamama showcases new Korean-inspired menu
The pan-Asian restaurant brand has launched a campaign that showcases its new menu of “nourishing bowls”, alongside new Korean street food favourites
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Analysis & InsightInterims ‘reinforce’ TRG’s negotiating position
Outperformance, delivered in a competitive environment, puts the Wagamama owner in a stronger position as it weighs potential asset disposals, according to analysts
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InterviewsTRG: ‘We’re reviewing our options from a position of strength’
CEO Andy Hornby tells MCA that the group’s Wagamama and Pubs divisions have seen real volume growth and outperformed the market, with the pace of expansion accelerated accordingly
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NewsThe Restaurant Group deliver strong sales growth
The group said it has made “significant progress” in the first eight months of the year, delivering strong like-for-like sales growth despite the consumer backdrop
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NewsActivist investor weighs bid for TRG divisions
Activist investor TMR Capital is reported to be weighing a bid for The Restaurant Group’s Brunning & Price and Leisure divisions