All Wagamama articles – Page 33
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Weekend Press
Weekend press round-up, 12-13 September
Top story Yo! Sushi heads for cut-price Mayfair deal A recently launched investment firm has become the new frontrunner to buy Yo! Sushi in a cut-price deal worth less than £100m. Mayfair Equity Partners has replaced Inflexion as the most likely buyer of the UK’s biggest Japanese restaurant group. Sources ...
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Analysis & InsightKing of the pack
Almost two years on from its change in ownership, there is a steely determination from founder Tom Byng and his team to make sure Byron remains a proper restaurant business that is sustainable for many years
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NewsYau sets out Duck & Rice ambition
Alan Yau has set out his long-term ambition for his new venture Duck & Rice, which he believes could eventually expand to 100 sites
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Carluccio’s, ASK and Zizzi trial MasterCard app
Carluccio’s and the Azzuri Group’s ASK Italian and Zizzi are introducing MasterCard’s mobile payment app Qkr! with MasterPass from the end of 2015
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Busaba appoints head of projects
Busaba Eathai, the Jason Myers-led group, has appointed Richard Pratt, formerly of Wagamama, as its new head of projects
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Freehold of Wagamama Camden site sold for £5m
The freehold of a Camden site housing a Wagamama restaurant has been bought for £4.85m, reflecting a net initial yield of 4.35%.
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NewsRed’s set for Liverpool
Red’s True Barbecue, the fast-growing smokehouse concept, is to make its debut in Liverpool this November
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Analysis & InsightEmployees rank Greggs as best employer
Bakery chain Greggs came top of an online poll of the best high street eateries to work for, according to feedback from its employees that put McDonald’s at the bottom
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Vapiano appoints ex-M&B property manager
Vapiano has appointed Rob Wickenden, formerly of Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), as its new real estate and development manager
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NewsDeliveroo to launch in Australia
Online restaurant delivery platform Deliveroo plans to launch into Australia by the end of the year as well as East Asia and the Middle East, M&C has learnt
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Analysis & InsightResearch shows consumers ordering fewer courses
Consumers are ordering fewer courses when eating out for dinner, with starters hardest hit, the latest Menu and Food Trends report from M&C Allegra Foodservice has shown.
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NewsWagamama FY lfls up 10%
Wagamama saw like-for-like sales rise 10% in the 52 weeks to 26 April and promised more openings in “key locations” and a programme of customer innovation for the coming year.
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Analysis & Insight
Nando’s leads in social media stakes
Nando’s has come out on top in the eating-out sector when it comes to social media,according to a snapshot of by consultancy VON Marketing
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NewsBill’s confirms Trafford Centre opening
Bill’s is set to open at the New Orleans dining quarter at Manchester’s intu Trafford Centre
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Analysis & InsightLittle and large
The Azzurri Group has done a canny bit of business acquiring the fast-casual concept Coco Di Mama, while Costa has decided to follow rival Starbucks’ route in looking to enhance its food offer through a partnership with a smaller complimentary brand. Mark Wingett asks if it is time for more sector companies to seek new partnerships and add further strings to their bows.
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NewsCasual Dining Group acquires Las Iguanas
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has acquired the 41-strong Las Iguanas restaurant chain from private equity firm Bowmark Capital in a deal thought to be worth between £80m and £90m.
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NewsCo-Op chair joins Wagamama board
The Co-Operative chairman Allan Leighton has announced he is joining the board of the Duke Street Capital–backed chain Wagamama.
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US private equity firm to acquire Fourth
Insight Venture Partners, the New York-based, technology-focused private equity firm, has agreed to acquire Fourth
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NewsMcDonald’s and Nando’s lead on social media engagement
Nando’s, McDonald’s and Domino’s lead the way when it comes to social media engagement in the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector,
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NewsQ3 lfl sales up 9.9% at Wagamama
Wagamama, the Duke Street Capital-backed chain, saw Q3 like-for-like sales across its 112-strong UK estate increase 9.9%