Archives for July, 2010
Capricorn and Clapham House: Consolidation Continues
The fact that Nando’s owner Capricorn Ventures International has made a bid approach for Clapham House, owners of the Gourmet Burger Kitchen and the Real Greek brands, is further evidence of the consolidation we are likely to continue seeing in the eating out sector as we move slowly out of the recession.
Government contracts could become unviable
The announcement today that the coalition Government is calling in its main suppliers to look at ways of cutting some £3bn from their service contracts means that the large contractors servicing education, local authorities, prisons, the MOD and the health service could find some contracts become financially unviable to service.
Will Taco Bell ring the right note with UK consumers?
Taco Bell, owned by Yum! Brands, is once again set to tackle the UK market and is hoping to build a significant presence in Britain. But while the company cites the fact that fast food in the UK is currently buoyant as grounds for potential success, I can’t help being rather more sceptical.