All MCA Insight articles in April 2016 – Page 4
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Analysis & Insight
Sector entering new era of menu price inflation
The sector is entering a new and step-changed period of more substantive menu price inflation, the latest MCA data has shown.
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News
CDG appoints Shelley Sandzer on rent reviews
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has appointed Shelley Sandzer to act on rent reviews and lease renewals for all of its sites within the M25 Greater London area
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Analysis & Insight
Sweetfin tips the scales on poké
Hawaiian raw seafood speciality dish poké has set sail for the US mainland and new fast-casual chain has quickly got on board on the West Coast to make the most of this trending phenomenon. Kerstin Kühn finds out why the operator thinks it can capture the market and expand
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News
Johnson invests in Lussmanns Fish & Grill Restaurants
Luke Johnson has invested in Lussmanns Fish & Grill, the Hertfordshire-based restaurant group, to further aid the expansion of the three-strong business
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News
Costa to trial artisan coffee concept
Costa is to trial a new ‘finer coffee’ concept at a store in Covent Garden, as it seeks to speed up its rate of innovation.
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News
Punch developing accommodation model
Punch is developing a new retail format based on pubs with accommodation, MCA has learnt.
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News
Crussh appoints new CEO
Crussh has appointed Shane Kavanagh, former managing director of Benugo, as its new chief executive
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Analysis & Insight
Only half of hospitality workers are paid for overtime
The majority of workers in the hospitality industry work overtime, despite only half being paid for doing so
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Analysis & Insight
Data shows tap water offer has little impact on drinks sales
New figures have shown a minimal impact on soft drinks sales by the provision of tap water.
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News
Stonegate shortlisted for HR Excellence Award
Stonegate Pub Company has been shortlisted as a finalist for ‘Best learning and development strategy’ at the HR Excellence Awards 2016
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News
The Palomar founders to open Seven Dials site
The siblings behind Soho’s The Palomar restaurant are to open a new venue in London’s Covent Garden
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News
Kopapa to close after receiving bids
Kopapa, Peter Gordon and Adam Wills’ fusion restaurant in London’s Seven Dials, is set to close its doors at the end of this week
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News
Busaba Eathai secures Leeds site
Busaba Eathai, the Jason Myers-led group, has strengthened its openings pipeline for 2017, after securing a site in Leeds
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News
Zing Zing now “overfunding”
Zing Zing has begun “over funding” on Crowdcube, after already reaching its crowdfunding target of £350k
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News
Chipotle posts first quarterly loss
Chipotle posted its first quarterly loss as a public company as it continues its attempts to win back customers following a series of food scares
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Analysis & Insight
Poll shows top demands for family diners
A survey into dining trends of families has shown that a third would prefer to have smaller portions of dishes from the full menu as opposed to ordering from the children’s menu.
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News
Meantime collaborates with M&B on new ale
London brewer Meantime has brewed an ale exclusively for Mitchells & Butlers (M&B).
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News
Timothy Taylor’s appoints new FD
West Yorkshire brewer and pub operator Timothy Taylor’s has appointed a new finance director following the departure of Steve Drinkwater after 20 years with the firm.
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News
Disco Bars eyes three openings this year
Disco Bars, the Midlands-based late night operator is set to open three sites this year, MCA has learnt.
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News
Martin: Brexit would have no impact on JDW
Tim Martin, chairman and founder of JD Wetherspoon, has vowed to maintain staff perks and bonuses despite having to fork out extra cash for the national living wage