All MCA Insight articles in April 2016 – Page 14
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Opinion
Statements of intent
Last week, one of the UK’s eating-out market’s up-and-coming forces, Côte, made an appointment that put down a marker to the rest of the sector on the level of its ambition. At the same time, Leon underlined its fast food credentials and growth aspirations with a significant appointment of its own
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Capricorn appoints advisors to explore options for GBK
Capricorn Ventures, the backer of Nando’s, has appointed advisors to explore options for its premium burger chain, Gourmet Burger Kitchen
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Harley eyes gastropub opportunities
Reuben Harley, outgoing chief executive of Eclectic Bar Group (now re-named The Brighton Pier Group) has said he plans to focus on his gastropub concept, which could roll out.
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Johnson: Piers, ping pong and partnerships
Luke Johnson has told MCA that future for Eclectic Bars Group lies in wider leisure but has insisted that the late-night side of the business is now robust.
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Hong Kong-based operators eye UK launches
A pair of Hong Kong-based operators, including Duddell’s, the two Michelin-starred restaurant, are believed to be eyeing opportunities to launch in the UK
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Dardis: Burger Shack & Bar has ‘huge potential’
Patrick Dardis, incoming chief executive of Young’s, has told MCA that the first standalone Burger Shack & Bar will allow the group to target a younger demographic and offers “huge potential”.
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Everyman exchanges on Durham opening
The developers of Milburngate in Durham City have exchanged contracts with Everyman Group for a new boutique cinema
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Storey named president of the IoH
Alastair Storey, thee chairman and chief executive of WSH, is to become the new president of the Institute of Hospitality
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Opinion
Investments in relationships
MCA’s Tenant Track survey showed relationships between pubcos and their tenants improving again, despite a turbulent year for the sector. James Wallin takes a closer look at the findings and talks to some of the companies taking part for their opinions on the sector
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Solita eyes ‘hybrid’ format for Preston opening
Franco Sotgiu, co-founder of Solita, has told MCA that its Preston site could be a hybrid of its two models.
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Rick Stein to open gin bar
The Rick Stein Group is to open a gin bar in its Padstow heartland, MCA understands.
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DCL appointed on Derwent schemes
Derwent London has appointed Davis Coffer Lyons, on its White Collar Factory and Morelands schemes, both in EC1
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Macellaio RC lines up third London site
Macellaio RC, the Italian restaurant concept from Roberto Costa, has lined up a third site in the capital in Southwark
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Martin revises down JDW growth targets
Tim Martin has revised his target for the potential size of the JD Wetherspoon estate, now suggesting it could grow by fewer than 500 extra sites.
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New pizza delivery concept launched
Love Pizza has announced plans to expand nationwide through a franchise model, after launching its first site in Manchester
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Cote strengthens J&R ops team
Cote, the BC Partners-backed group, has moved to strengthen the operations team of its recently acquired Jackson & Rye brand
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Young’s to open first standalone Burger Shack
Young’s is to open its first standalone Burger Shack, at the former Five Stables in Wimbledon, MCA understands.
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POD’s Hall returns with new take-out concept
Tim Hall, the founder of POD, has returned to the sector with the launch of a new take-out concept called Zest in London
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Camden Town secures new brewery premises
Camden Town Brewery has secured new brewery premises in Enfield
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D&M to launch first airport site
Drake & Morgan is to open its first airport site this summer, with a new concept to launch at Heathrow’s Terminal 4.