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 <title><![CDATA[M&B reports 2.7% like-for-like sales growth]]></title>
 <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 06:21 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Mitchells & Butlers, the UK's biggest pub and restaurant operator, saw revenues grow 6.3% in the 28 weeks to 7 April - with like-for-like sales ahead 2.7%.]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Restaurant Group sees bright start to 2012]]></title>
 <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 07:11 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[The Restaurant Group, operator of Frankie & Benny's, Chiquito's and Garfunkels, has reported strong trading for the first 19 weeks of the year with total sales 8% ahead of the previous year and like-for-like sales 4% ahead. It also announcedit would be rolling-out of its new Coast to Coast concept.]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Marston's sees 15% profit growth]]></title>
 <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 06:21 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Marston's, the pub operator and brewer, saw underlying pre-tax profits grow 15% in the 26 weeks to 31 March, with total sales up 7.6% to £342.1m. Like-for-like sales in its managed pubs were ahead 3.6%.]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Cold, wet April prompts 2% like-for-like sales decline]]></title>
 <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 21:34 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Poor weather hit sales across the eating and drinking-out market in April, according to latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker data – with pub and restaurant groups seeing collective like-for-like sales down 2% for the month.]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Cold, wet April prompts 2% like-for-like sales decline]]></title>
 <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 21:31 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Poor weather hit sales across the eating and drinking-out market in April, according to latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker data – with pub and restaurant groups seeing collective like-for-like sales down 2% for the month.]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[New openings: Four more for Hall & Woodhouse; Burger & Lobster takes Bistro du Vin]]></title>
 <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:18 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Dorset-based brewer and pub operator Hall & Woodhouse has picked up four new freehold sites; as MWB sells its Bistro du Vin sites to Burger & Lobster. Meanwhile, there's opening news from Bill's Produce, Ruby Tuesday's, Buddha Bar, Rossopomodoro, SSP and Meantime Brewery.]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[New openings: Four more for Hall & Woodhouse; Burger & Lobster takes Bistro du Vin]]></title>
 <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:17 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Dorset-based brewer and pub operator Hall & Woodhouse has picked up four new freehold sites; as MWB sells its Bistro du Vin sites to Burger & Lobster. Meanwhile, there's opening news from Bill's Produce, Ruby Tuesday's, Buddha Bar, Rossopomodoro, SSP and Meantime Brewery.]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Hook Norton freshens identity]]></title>
 <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:15 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Brewer and pub operator Hook Norton is to revamp its corporate identity to create consistency across its various brands. ]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[McDonald’s trials ‘McWaiter’ service, revamps portal]]></title>
 <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:13 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[McDonald’s is trialling table service in a move that could herald major changes to its approach to customer service in the light of competition from the casual dining sector.]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[‘Improving’ Enterprise on track]]></title>
 <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:12 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Enterprise Inns, the leased pub operator, says it is nearing financial stability after reporting a solid performance in the six months to end-March. ]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Marketing names make Power list]]></title>
 <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:10 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Marketing chiefs from McDonald’s, KFC, Starbucks, Costa and Domino’s are among the names on the Power 100 - the prestigious annual list of the most important people in the sector from Marketing magazine. ]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Nando’s a favourite for Priority scheme ]]></title>
 <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:08 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Nando’s has again proved the power of its brand by topping a poll for suggested additions to the Priority Moments loyalty scheme run by O2. ]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Greggs like for likes down 1.8% in first quarter]]></title>
 <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:07 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Greggs has reported a challenging start to 2012 with sales down by 1.8% on a like for like basis in the 19 weeks to last Saturday (12 May).]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Contactless gets a boost with Pingit]]></title>
 <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:06 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Contactless payment via smartphones could take a big step forward in the UK with the launch by Barclays of a new money-sending service - Pingit.]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Public backs VAT cut, says poll ]]></title>
 <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:04 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Public opinion in the UK supports a cut in the rate of VAT for pubs, bars and restaurants, a new survey reveals—adding important weight to operators’ campaigns for a reduction. ]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[MPs demand new food strategy]]></title>
 <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:29 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[The UK needs to radically overhaul its strategy on food to improve health and environmental sustainability, a new MPs' report warns. ]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Pubs lift community life]]></title>
 <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:27 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Even people who don’t visit pubs think they add benefits to local communities, according to an upbeat new report from market research company Mintel.]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Scotland to narrow gap on alcohol pricing]]></title>
 <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:26 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[The gap in pricing between Scotland’s pubs and off-licences could be slashed after the government revealed plans for a 50p per unit minimum pricing on alcohol. ]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Retail revamp for Pizza Express ]]></title>
 <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:22 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Pizza Express has revamped its retail range of pizzas to echo the fresh look in its restaurants. The new design makes heavier use of Pizza Express’ iconic black and white stripes, as worn by its pizzaiolos.]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Hix to serve up simplicity at Tramshed]]></title>
 <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:21 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Chef Mark Hix will launch what will be one of the most interesting new openings of the year in late May - the Tramshed in Shoreditch. It will also be more evidence of a growing trend in the eating out sector - simplicity of menus and ingredients. ]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[India’s Bhosle targets Asha's expansion]]></title>
 <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:20 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle wants to turn her Asha's restaurant concept, whose sole UK site is in Birmingham, into an international chain.]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Spirit takes apprenticeships to next level]]></title>
 <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:19 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[The Spirit Pub Company is claiming an industry first with a new Level 3 Apprenticeship programme for staff. ]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Livebookings gets £15m funding round boost]]></title>
 <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:18 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Online booking and marketing specialist Livebookings has secured £15m of fresh capital for expansion after a new funding round.]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[BrewDog misses award but wins publicity battle with Diageo]]></title>
 <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:15 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Brewers BrewDog and Diageo have demonstrated the ups and downs of PR in the digital age after an intriguing row over the winner of a drinks industry award.]]></description>
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 <title><![CDATA[Missed this - the best bits from the web]]></title>
 <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:08 +0000</pubDate>
 <description><![CDATA[Catch up on the pick from other media websites, including: Mail chases chains on litter campaign, Restaurants’ waste means energy and US restaurant gets volume control.<br/><br/><br/><br/>]]></description>
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