Côte Brasserie

Today’s news in brief – 06/03/25

Côte Brasserie has appointed Emma Dinnis as its new CEO. Dinnis joins the French brasserie chain following a tenure as managing director of Sofology, where she led the brand’s customer-first transformation. She brings experience in retail and hospitality, having held senior leadership roles at Topshop/Topman, M&Co, Ikea, and M&S. She…

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The Restaurant Group appoints new central operations director

The Restaurant Group has announced the appointment of Michele Bacon to the team as the new central operations director for the concessions and Barburrito division.  Bacon has a wealth of hospitality experience and has worked in a variety of different roles  within casual dining including Carluccios, Giraffe and Pizza Express. …

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Côte Brasserie appoints new CEO

Côte Brasserie has announced the appointment of Emma Dinnis as its new chief executive officer. Dinnis joins the French brasserie following a successful tenure as managing director at Sofology, where she led the brand’s customer-first transformation. With a wealth of experience in retail and hospitality, she has also held senior…

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Hospitality leaders warn against Christmas tube strikes

UKHospitality has coordinated a letter signed by numerous hospitality groups in the UK warning against tube strikes over the Christmas period which can cost businesses up to 70% of daily sales. The letter is backed by the bosses of pub groups, Fuller’s, Greene King, Punch Pubs, Stonegate Group, Young’s –…

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Today’s news in brief – 24/07/24

Tortilla saw a 5.9% drop in revenues to £31.5m in H1 ended 30 June 2024. The Mexican restaurant chain attributed this decline to its strategic decision in Q1 to condense to a dual delivery platform to improve profit conversion and increase focus on in store revenue. The group’s adjusted EBITDA…

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Slim Chickens opens at Basingstoke’s Festival Place

American fried chicken restaurant chain Slim Chickens has launched a new location at Festival Place, marking its Basingstoke debut. The chain has launched in a 3,503 sq ft unit on Festival Place’s ground floor, occupying a space on the F&B-focused mall opposite the Festival Square entrance, close to Five Guys…

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Comptoir Group to open new Southbank Centre site in Easter 2024

The owner and operator of Comptoir Libanais restaurants, Comptoir Group, will be opening a new venue at the Southbank Centre in London around Easter 2024.  The restaurant will be located opposite the entrance of the Royal Festival Hall, neighbouring Las Iguanas, Côte Brasserie and Honest Burgers restaurants.  With over 5,400…

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