Casual Dining Group

22,000 restaurant jobs lost so far in 2020, double 2019 total

The number of jobs lost across the embattled restaurant and casual dining sector so far this year is already nearly…

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Casual Dining Group rebrands following takeover

The Casual Dining Group (CDG) has rebranded as The Big Table, following its acquisition by private equity firm Epiris. A…

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Casual Dining Group falls into administration

The owner of Bella Italia and Café Rouge, Casual Dining Group, has fallen into administration. According to a report by…

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Former TGI owner in talks to buy Casual Dining Group

Epiris, the former owner of TGI Friday’s, is reportedly in talks to acquire the Casual Dining Group from administrators. According…

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Casual Dining 2020 confirms over 65 keynote speakers

Casual Dining, the restaurant, pub and bar event, has confirmed it has added CEOs, founders and senior directors from YO!,…

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CDG launches Leadership Academy Plus programme 

The Casual Dining Group (CDG) has officially launched its Leadership Academy Plus programme, which aims to combine its internal talent…

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Casual Dining Group commits to sourcing higher welfare chicken

Casual Dining Group (CDG), has signed up to the European Chicken Commitment, in a bid to improve welfare for the…

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Greene King CEO leaves on high as sales outperform market

Rooney Anand, the outgoing CEO of pub group Greene King, is leaving the company on a positive note as its…

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James Spragg appointed Casual Dining Group CEO

Casual Dining Group (CDG), the operator of c.280 mid-market restaurant brands including Bella Italia, Las Iguanas and Cafe Rouge, has…

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Recruitment in the catering industry

When asked in a recent survey, only one third of employees from the catering industry said that they chose their…

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