All MCA Insight articles in April 2016 – Page 19
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OpinionThe lasting value of founders
Pret chief executive Clive Schlee discusses some of the guiding principles established by the group’s founders which still define it today. He discusses why companies who put purpose above profit are likely to enjoy greater longevity, why you have to change to stay the same and why most companies are not murdered by the market place – they just die:
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NewsThe Diner set for Southampton
The Good Life Group has said that it intends to rapidly expand its The Diner concept, which will include the opening of its first regional site in Southampton early next year
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NewsOakman rated three stars by SRA
Oakman Inns has announced all 15 of its pubs are now rated at the highest level of Three Stars from The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA).
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Punch trials group energy deal for publicans
Punch is trialling its own energy deal for its publicans.
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NewsMcDonald’s sets out growth plans for Asia
McDonald’s yesterday announced its intent to identify strategic partners who will “add value and unlock growth potential” in key markets throughout Asia
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‘Flawed’ USA menu labelling scheme delayed again
Delays to the enforcement of menu labelling in the USA show the pitfalls of a “well-intentioned but ultimately flawed policy”.
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Pre-booking trial ‘saw 44% increase in covers’
Bookatable is to roll out its partnership with EasyPreOrders after a trial with four national chains saw a significant boost in sales.
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Square Pie to launch gourmet pie range in Sainsbury’s
Square Pie is launching a range of gourmet pies with Sainsbury’s from Monday (4 April)
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NewsRenewed speculation over future of Giraffe
A report by Sky News has led to renewed speculation about the future of the Tesco-owned Giraffe restaurant chain
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NewsLess than half of companies budgeting for NLW
Less than half of companies in the retail and leisure sector are budgeting in preparation for increases in the National Living Wage
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NewsLeon appoints ex-McDonald’s exec as MD
Leon, the healthy fast food chain, has appointed former McDonald’s senior director John Upton as its new managing director