All Wagamama articles – Page 4
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NewsWagamama launches new lunchtime delivery concept
BOX is a new lunchtime delivery concept designed for the hybrid worker and will be available across London and Leeds
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NewsWagamama to fully reopen London estate
The Restaurant Group-owned business said that following months of increased demand at Wagamama’s other central London sites, the five that had stayed shuttered would reopen over the next month
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Analysis & InsightRestaurants debut new planted-based dishes as Veganuary returns
With the UK’s appetite showing no signing of abating, MCA rounds-up some of the latest vegan innovations to hit menus this month.
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OpinionPeter Martin: Life in the fast lane
If Neat Burger is anything to go by, green, fast and tech-centric appear to be key attributes for an attractive investment in the out-of-home market these days
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NewsWagamama makes half menu vegan
The Pan-Asian brand says it is the UK’s first high street restaurant to give plant-based dishes equal share on its menu.
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InterviewsAndy Hornby: ‘Make sure your supply forecasting is nailed on’
In the second part of an interview with MCA, Andy Hornby, chief executive of The Restaurant Group, discusses the importance of accurate supply forecasting and simplifying menus as a way of controlling menu price inflation. He also discusses pub estate expansion, as well as current and future prospects for trading.
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Analysis & InsightCost increases could cloud TRG’s future performance
There was a generally positive reaction from analysts to The Restaurant Group’s recent first half trading update, which included the 15-week period following the reopening of indoor dining, although longer-term questions remain.
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NewsAndy Hornby: “There is a long-term structural shift around delivery”
Following The Restaurant Group’s first-half results announcement MCA caught up with Andy Hornby, chief executive, to discuss recent trading.
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NewsWagamama achieves +21% like-for-like growth
The Restaurant Group has reported strong like-for-like sales since the reopening of indoor trading. But dine-in covers remain below 2019 equivalents, with much of the growth coming via delivery. During the 15 weeks to 29 August 2021, its Wagamama brand achieved +21% like-for-like growth versus its 2019 ...
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NewsWagamama launches ‘plant pledge’ campaign
Wagamama has launched a “plant pledge” campaign to encourage diners to eat more vegan dishes and cut back on meat and dairy to help the environment. The company confirmed 50% of its menu will be meat-free from October 6.
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NewsWagamama warns of staff shortages
Wagamama is struggling to hire chefs at a fifth of its sites, chief executive Thomas Heier has said.
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Analysis & InsightLumina: Challenging trading made worse by staff shortages
Lumina Intelligence’s Top Of Mind Survey shows that respondents believe that pre-existing recruitment challenges have been exacerbated by Brexit and the pandemic, with 93% of eating out professionals describing the current trading environment as being either challenging or extremely challenging. Yet the majority of those surveyed are expecting trading conditions to improve across the next 12 months. McDonald’s, Pret and Wagamama are admired brands that are making a success of tapping into key trends such as delivery, technology, sustainability and plant based foods.
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InterviewsCôte: ‘We want to make this a beautiful thing’
Côte executive chair Jane Holbrook is looking to ‘do a Wagamama’ on the French brasserie brand and make it one of the stand-out performers in the market. Joining last year with new owners Partners Group – an acquisition which won Deal of the Year at MCA’s Retailer’s Retailer Awards – she shares her vision for the restaurant group, and why it must become more relevant and contemporary to win over a new generation of customers.
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NewsJane Holbrook: ‘Cote had lost its way’
Cote executive chair Jane Holbrook has told MCA the new management team and owners are looking to “do a Wagamama” on the French brassiere brand.
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NewsWagamama heads to Paddington
Wagamama has opened its latest restaurant in Paddington, designed with ample space for click and collect and delivery.
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NewsWagamama launches new cook at home range
Wagamama has launched a new cook at home range, inspired by the response to its online cooking series Wok From Home.
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NewsChilango appoints new NED
Chilango has appointed Wagamama’s chief operating officer Nigel Sherwood to the board as a non-executive director.
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NewsAndy Hornby: TRG ‘seriously expanding’ Brunning & Price
The Restaurant Group (TRG) plans to near double the number of Brunning & Price pubs following its £175m recapitalisation, chief executive Andy Hornby has told MCA.
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EventsRetailer’s Retailer Awards 2021 winners
The best of the best in the hospitality industry were recognised at MCA’s 2021 Retailer’s Retailer Awards, which were broadcast live on 11 March.
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NewsWoods to step down from Wagamama
Wagamama CEO Emma Woods is stepping down and handing over to her internally appointed successor, Thomas Heier.