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Business profile: Frank Dowling of Inc Group
03-Mar-2010 - As founder of the Inc Group, Frank Dowling heads up a company that operates eight restaurants and bars in Greenwich
Business profile: Hugh Fowler of CG Restaurants
03-Feb-2010 - Hugh Fowler, managing director of CG Restaurants, talks about the expansion of Fire & Stone and past experience with Cafe Pasta
Business profile: Jamie Barber
04-Jan-2010 - Jamie Barber, owner of Hush and Villandry talks about these brands and his latest concept Kitchen Italia
Business profile: Giraffe
02-Dec-2009 - Giraffe founders Russel and Juliette Joffe talk about how they built the Giraffe brand into a premier family-led business
Business Profile: Rupert Clevely of Geronimo Inns
05-Nov-2009 - Geronimo Inns has eschewed a one-size-fits-all approach to pubs, opting instead to tailor each of its 28 sites to its location. And it's working, according to its founder Rupert Clevely
Business profile: Paul Symonds of Bay Restaurant Group
05-Oct-2009 - A debt-for-equity deal secured the future of the Uk's fourth-largest casual dining operator. Bay Restaurant Group chief executive Paul Symonds explains why it's now full steam ahead
Business Profile: Luke Johnson of Patisserie Valerie
04-Sep-2009 - Luke Johnson, serial entrepreneur, successful restaurateur and chairman of Channel Four describes the opportunities offered by a downturn and his plans for Patisserie Valerie
Business profile: San Carlo
31-Jul-2009 - Food, atmosphere, hard work and passion have helped San Carlo become one of the most successful family-owned restaurant companies in the UK – and landed them a franchise deal with one of the Middle East’s richest companies
Business profile: D&D London
04-Jun-2009 - D&D London has ambitious expansion plans in spite of the troubled economy. Its chairman and MD explain how theyre weathering the storm
Business profile: Benugo
05-May-2009 - Warner brothers presents a group of bespoke restaurants in public spaces and a ground-breaking chain of sandwich bars. So how did the Benugo boys do it?
Business profile: Martin Kuczmarski of Soho House Group
03-Apr-2009 - The success of the Soho House Group, according to operations director Martin Kuczmarski, relies on staff giving guests everything they want – within reason, of course
Business profile: Clapham House Group
03-Mar-2009 - The Clapham House Group surprised everyone by calling the downturn early. But the resulting changes the company made to its business strategy have paid off, says its chief executive Paul Campbell
Business profile: Rhubarb takes flight
16-Feb-2009 - Catering company Rhubarb has opened its first restaurant and its at Heathrows T3. BigHospitality went along to see how it is performing in an environment dominated by established high street operators
Business profile: Leon
02-Feb-2009 - Henry Dimbleby and John Vincent set up fast food chain Leon after spotting a gap in the market. And they’ve got some pretty ambitious plans, including going worldwide.
Business profile: Robin Rowland of YO! Sushi
08-Jan-2009 - An extraordinarily loyal customer base coupled with increased investment in staff will help YO! Sushi ride out the current economic storm, says its chief executive Robin Rowland.
Business profile: Richard Caring
18-Dec-2008 - Richard Caring has announced expansion plans in 22 countries. And involvement with a Brighton greengrocer. Whats going on?
Business profile: Steve Hill of Wagamama
12-Nov-2008 - Other brands have tried and failed but Wagamama chief executive Steve Hill believes his cult noodle chain company has what it takes to succeed in the States