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Fast casual pan-Asian chain Banana Tree has doubled its estate following acquisition by Big Table Group

Banana Tree doubles estate in a year

By James McAllister

Fast casual pan-Asian chain Banana Tree has doubled its estate in a year following its acquisition by The Big Table Group.

MW-Eat chairman Ranjit Mathrani on what makes a good leader and how to deal with unpredictability in business

How I Got Here: Ranjit Mathrani

By James McAllister

The chairman of Indian restaurant group MW-Eat, who was recognised at this year's R200 Awards, on what makes a good leader and how to deal with unpredictability in business.

Jamie Oliver and Jeremy King are two restaurateurs with something to prove

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Down but never out: I salute the comeback kings

By Stefan Chomka

Jamie Oliver and Jeremy King are two high-profile restaurateurs who could have called time on the sector after suffering setbacks, but both are back with something to prove.

Six by Nico founder Nico Simeone on what makes a good leader, being decisive, and business evolution

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How I Got Here: Nico Simeone

By James McAllister

The CEO and founder of Sixco Limited, the group behind tasting menu restaurant brand Six by Nico, on what makes a good leader, being decisive, and business evolution.

Various Eateries tees up plans to expand Noci concept following successful openings in Shoreditch and Battersea

Various Eateries tees up plans to expand Noci concept

By James McAllister

Various Eateries says it expects its modern Italian pasta concept Noci to ‘become an increasingly core part of its growth strategy’ following successful openings in Shoreditch and Battersea.

Gusto Italian restaurant group sees turnover rise to £24m

Gusto sees turnover rise to £24m

By James McAllister

Northern-based restaurant group Gusto Italian has seen its turnover almost double in its latest set of financial results, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) also up.