All MCA Insight articles in April 2015 – Page 13
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News
Westgate Arcade upgraded for F&B operators
Westgate Arcade, a retail and leisure complex in Peterborough, East Midlands, is being refurbished to attract high-quality independent retailers and restaurants
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Analysis & Insight
Influence of smart devices on spending to grow
Consumers are set to spend £53.6bn a year using their smartphones and tablets by 2024, compared with the £9.7bn spent today
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Award-winning operator secures second site
Andrew Fishwick, fledgling multiple operator, has secured his second London site in Belsize Park on Haverstock Hill on a former Chinese restaurant to open a wine bar called the Truscott Cellar, M&C Report has learnt
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Camerons considering franchise agreement for hotel
Camerons, the Hartlepool-based brewer and pub operator, is considering a franchise agreement as it prepares to re-open the Crook Hotel in County Durham, M&C Report understands.
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Duke of Kendal operator doubles up
The Princess Victoria, a public house just off Kensington High Street that dates back to 1830, has been acquired by Ali Barzin, operator of the Duke of Kendal in Marble Arch
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Circle Pizza set for Hoxton Square
Fledgling pizza concept Circle Pizza Co is opening at the end of April at the food and music heartland of Hoxton Square in east London
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New Moon secures second Beef & Pudding site
The New Moon Company has secured a second site for its Beef & Pudding concept, the group’s second in Liverpool
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UKIP unveils pubs plans
The UK Independence Party (UKIP) has unveiled a range of policies for pubs, including opposing the minimum pricing of alcohol and allowing pubs to introduce smoking rooms.
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Antic plans mixed use site in Norbury
Antic London has submitted a planning application to turn a Victorian mews in Norbury, south London, into a pub with a café and restaurant space.
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Inception Group’s latest venue beats social media records
The Inception Group, the London-based bar and restaurant operator, has reported record social media reach for its latest venue.
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Cameron says rates review will 'back small firms'
David Cameron has confirmed that the business rates review will “back small firms” by ensuring there is clearer billing, better communication and a more efficient appeal system.
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Greens call for £6.7bn ‘unhealthy food tax’
The Green Party has pledged to introduce an ‘unhealthy food tax’ as part of its General Election manifesto, which it expects would raise £6.7bn a year.
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Caffe Nero reveals more details on UAE growth
Caffè Nero has revealed more plans about its growth in the UAE.
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Cocktail sales grow in on-trade
New research has shown the volume of cocktail sales in the on-trade has risen 4% in the last six months compared to total wet sales which fell 7% versus the previous half.
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Ed’s commences succession plan
Ed’s Easy Diner has appointed head hunters to commence the search for a possible successor to current chief executive Andrew Guy
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Chop’d acquires Salad Bowl for northern debut
Chop’d, the London-based salad bar group, has acquired a complementary two-strong salad bar group in Liverpool to mark its entrance into the north west, M&C Report has learnt
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Analysis & Insight
Restaurant spending up 17%
Total spend in restaurants in the first quarter of 2015 was 17% higher than the same period a year earlier
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News
Anand sells c£600k worth of shares
Rooney Anand, chief executive of Greene King, sold over £600k worth of shares in the brewer and pub operator yesterday
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Suchef roll-out on track
Suchef, the healthy fast food concept from the Aroma Food Group (UK), is opening its fifth site in Farringdon where it will trial an evolved format, M&C Report has learnt
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El Mexicana headed to Swindon and Worcester
El Mexicana, the fast-casual Mexican franchise restaurant group, has lined up its next openings in Worcester and Swindon as it plans to grow its estate beyond 20 stores this year, M&C Report has learnt