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Leon opened its first restaurant outside London in 2009, at [[Bluewater]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://wellbeingmagazine.co.uk/article/leon-takes-fast-food-big-boys |title=Leon takes on the fast food big boys|date=1 September 2010|work=Wellbeing Magazine|accessdate=23 September 2012 | location=London}}</ref><ref name = Dimbleby/> |
Leon opened its first restaurant outside London in 2009, at [[Bluewater]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://wellbeingmagazine.co.uk/article/leon-takes-fast-food-big-boys |title=Leon takes on the fast food big boys|date=1 September 2010|work=Wellbeing Magazine|accessdate=23 September 2012 | location=London}}</ref><ref name = Dimbleby/> |
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The ''[[Financial Times]]'' reported in February 2012 that Leon have hired [[Brad Blum]], former [[Burger King]] chief executive, to advise on expansion plans and that they have also signed a deal with US-based [[HMSHost]] to open their first two franchised outlets in the United States.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/21bcb26a-4dac-11e1-bb6c-00144feabdc0.html#axzz27IbUO9Ey |title=Leon hires former Burger King chief|author= Moules, Jonathan|date=6 February 2012|work=[[Financial Times]]|accessdate=23 September 2012 | location=London }}</ref> |
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Dimbleby is the group's chief executive.<ref name= Director/> |
Dimbleby is the group's chief executive.<ref name= Director/> |
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Revision as of 13:31, 23 September 2012
Leon is a restaurant group, based in London, specialising in seasonal, locally sourced fast-food. It was founded by chef Allegra McEvedy[1] with Henry Dimbleby[2] and John Vincent[3] and was named after Vincent's father.[4]
Leon opened its first outlet in Carnaby Street in 2004.[5] Six months after opening, Leon was named the “Best New Restaurant in Great Britain” at the Observer Food Monthly Awards.[4] In March 2009 McEvedy gave up her role at Leon to focus on writing and television work, but she remains a shareholder in the business.
Leon opened its first restaurant outside London in 2009, at Bluewater.[6][2]
The Financial Times reported in February 2012 that Leon have hired Brad Blum, former Burger King chief executive, to advise on expansion plans and that they have also signed a deal with US-based HMSHost to open their first two franchised outlets in the United States.[7]
Dimbleby is the group's chief executive.[4]
References
- ^ "Food chefs: Allegra McEvedy". London: BBC website. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
- ^ a b Evans, Simon (16 August 2009). "Henry Dimbleby: nine restaurants and growing". The Independent. London. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
- ^ Bordell, Tom and Jaffer, Mehdi]. "If God owned McDonald's..." London: The Gateway. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c Nielsen, Tina (July 2008). "Fast food needn't be junk food". Director magazine. London. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
- ^ Scott-Moncrieff, Chloe (22 January 2006). "Fast food needn't be junk food". The Independent. London. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
- ^ "Leon takes on the fast food big boys". Wellbeing Magazine. London. 1 September 2010. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
- ^ Moules, Jonathan (6 February 2012). "Leon hires former Burger King chief". Financial Times. London. Retrieved 23 September 2012.