All MCA Insight articles in April 2017
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News
Ex-Tesco exec named The Portman Group CEO
Former Tesco senior executive John Timothy is to take on the top role as chief executive of The Portman Group
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Hard Rock Café plans new London flagship site
Hard Rock International is planning to open in a new UK flagship site in London’s Piccadilly
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Radio Alice to double up
Radio Alice, the fast-casual pizza concept, is to open its second restaurant after securing a site in Clapham
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Beer & Cider Marketing Awards 2017 launched
The Beer & Cider Marketing Awards have been launched for 2017
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Chick ‘n’ Sours to launch new concept CHIK’N
The founders of Chick ‘n’ Sours are to launch a new fast-casual fried chicken concept called CHIK’N
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Opinion
Pecking order: Can CHIK'N become the next Nando's?
“We want to be the next Nando’s” is a refrain that is probably been heard more than we care too mention at MCA. Many concepts incorporating many styles and cuisines have stated that as their goal, but with the burger and pizza categories well served in potential contenders, is it ...
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Just Eat UK orders up 17% in Q1
Just Eat, the online delivery platform has announced UK orders up 17% to 24 million for the first three months of its financial year, to 31 March.
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M&B lines up further Son of Steak site
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) is set to open a further site under if new fast casual concept Son of Steak
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Clarke joins Ennismore as chef director
Ennismore has hired Ross Clarke as its new chef director
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Analysis & Insight
Why good food is increasingly on the menu at hotels
Hotel restaurants are shedding their stuffy image, thanks to forward-thinking hoteliers who hope to attract food-savvy travelers with buzzy destination restaurants and casual lobby bars, says JLL Foodservice Consulting
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Pizza Hut’s Hofma joins McColl’s board
Jens Hofma, chief executive of Pizza Hut Restaurants UK, has joined the board of convenience store chain McColl’s, as a non-executive director
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Five Guys confirmed for Piccadilly Circus
Five Guys UK has confirmed it will open a further flagship site in central London, in Piccadilly Circus
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Analysis & Insight
Pub design? It’s no small beer
As pubs scramble to reposition themselves for the 21st century, too many are embracing ruinous interior design, argues Tony Naylor
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News
Beef & Brew to open at London Bridge
Kentish Town-based steakhouse, Beef & Brew, has secured a second a site – at London Bridge - as part of a plan to roll out up to 10 sites, MCA understands.
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Mosaic to open second pizzeria
Mosaic Pub & Dining, formerly known as City Pub EIS Fund, is to open its second pizzeria, MCA has learnt.
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Senor Ceviche reveals Fitzrovia plans
Senor Ceviche founder Harry Edmeades has shared details of his next opening in Charlotte Street, the former Barnyard site in Fitzrovia. He told MCA the second edition of the Peruvian concept would feature a new menu with more exploration of nikkei and chifa cuisines, which came out of respective Japanese ...
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WBB starts fit-out on brewery
West Berkshire Brewery has started the fit-out of its new £4m brewery.
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Boxpark plans 20 more sites
Boxpark founder Roger Wade wants to open a further 20 developments in the UK over the next five years.
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Rosa’s delays funding talks
Rosa’s, the London-based, Thai cafe concept, has put discussions regarding new funding on hold
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Jamie’s creates delivery-only range
Jamie’s Italian, the restaurant group spearheaded by high-profile chef Jamie Oliver, has created an extensive pizza range exclusively for Deliveroo.