All YO! Sushi articles – Page 7
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Analysis & InsightDelivery presents bitter/sweet pill for operators
A new wave of delivery is rapidly transforming the dynamics of the restaurant industry, with everyone from fledgling operators to listed hospitality groups entering the fray - whether they want to or not. But has the impact been wholly positive, and is the current model sustainable for operators already battling a series of cost pressures? Finn Scott-Delany reports.
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OpinionNo brand is an island
One of the words of the year for the eating and drinking out sector has been partnership - as casual dining brands seek new avenues for growth, pubcos re-evaluate their relationships with tenants in the wake of the pubs code and delivery platforms play an increasingly important role in the presentation of brands. James Wallin looks at the impact of these collaborations on the sector.
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Comptoir lines up double opening
Comptoir Group, the listed operator of Comptoir Libanais and Shawa, has lined up two further openings for its core brand for 2018
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Analysis & InsightMomentum in vegan trend merits greater recognition
Veganism is one of the UK’s fastest growing lifestyle trends, but how can operators capitalise on its popularity and what is currently stopping them? MCA’s Steve Gotham reports.
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Holy Moly Macaroni eyes Grand Central site
Birmingham-based street food concept Holy Moly Macaroni has secured its first permanent site, MCA understands.
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OpinionA new slice of the action
Robin Rowland is now stepping aside at YO! Sushi to let Richard Hodgson, the former chief executive of PizzaExpress, build on a strong foundation and momentum. He has tried to pass the baton on before, but this time everything looks set fair for it to work out for everyone involved
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NewsHodgson to become YO! CEO
Richard Hodgson, the former chief executive of PizzaExpress, is to take over the running of YO! Sushi
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NewsYO! confirms £59.2m Bento Sushi deal
YO! Sushi has confirmed the £59.2m acquisition of the 600-strong North American chain Bento Sushi.
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NewsYO! to acquire 600-strong Bento Sushi chain
YO! Sushi has agreed to acquire c600-strong Canadian grab-and-go chain Bento Sushi for $78.3m (£59.2m), according to reports.
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Todd joins K10 as ops director
Reuben Todd has left Patisserie Valerie after less than a year to join K10, the London-based sushi concept, as its new operations director
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ALMR Ops Awards winners revealed
Representatives from Greene King, YO! Sushi and Fuller’s were among the winners at the ALMR Operations Managers Awards last night.
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NewsCEOs 'haven't seen the light' on tech
Many chief executives in the restaurant sector have “not seen the light” when it comes to technology, despite the huge potential for improving efficiency, according to Wagamama customer director Emma Woods.
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Pure secures Wasabi site & YO! Sushi marketer
Pure is to further strengthen its presence in the capital after acquiring a site in Victoria
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NewsCubitt House secures fifth site
Cubitt House is set to open its fifth site in December, after securing The Coach Makers Arms on Marylebone Lane
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NewsTop ranked restaurant brands revealed
Miller & Carter and Cosmo were the top-ranked restaurant brands in MCA’s analysis of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
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Operators lined up for London Bridge station development
Operators including Pizza Pilgrims and Tonkotsu are believed to have been lined up to take space at the redevelopment of London Bridge train station
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Opinion
Sector Snapshot: Leaving the herd behind
With two new openings in Southbank Tower and Principal Place this week, Black Sheep Coffee shows no signs of slowing down. But growth is not at the expense of watering down the operator’s speciality offer, head of coffee Tony Knauf says.
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OpinionTunnel vision
It’s heads down, gritted-teeth tough out there at the moment for the majority of the UK’s eating and drinking-out market, and there aren’t many signs that things are going to pick up soon. Also what next for Byron?
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Meadowhall scheme gets go ahead
Plans for a £300m extension to Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield have been given the go ahead by councillors.
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NewsSherlock to join Black Sheep Coffee
Kieran Sherlock, who stepped down from YO! Sushi earlier this summer, is to join Black Sheep Coffee