All MCA Insight articles in April 2018 – Page 5
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News
Gail’s Bakery lines up three more London sites
Gail’s Bakery is to open a further three London sites, in Balham, Southbank and Muswell Hill, this year.
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Inception to start Squirrel expansion through Editions
Squirrel, the Inception Group’s healthy eating brand, is using Deliveroo Editions to grow its brand ahead of a potential physical rollout.
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WBB secures third pub
West Berkshire Brewery has secured its third pub – the Oxford in Kentish Town, MCA understands.
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NewsSubway targets 35 new South East sites by 2020
Subway has announced it is planning to open a further 15 sites in Kent and Surrey by the end of the year, and an extra 20 between 2019 and 2010, taking its total in the region to more than 125 outlets.
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Review launched at Atherton's Temple & Sons
The Jason Atherton-run Temple & Sons has launched a review of its offer and opening times.
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KFC partners with Flyt on delivery
KFC has announced a new partnership in the UK and Ireland with Flyt.
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Analysis & Insight
Two thirds of customers wait 48 hours before leaving review
New research on customers’ likelihood to leave feedback has underlined the importance of leaving a lasting impression.
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NewsBrasserie Bar Co makes two senior appointments
Brasserie Bar Co has appointed Chris Guy as its new finance director, while he predecessor Helen Melvin moves to the role of director of people – a newly created position.
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Purezza to take over Patterns kitchen
Purezza, the vegan pizza concept, is taking over the kitchen at Patterns, the Mothership Group’s Brighton bar, terrace and nightclub.
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Just Eat trials plastic opt-out
Just Eat has announced the launch of a trial to nudge customers to opt out of taking disposable plastics in their takeaway orders.
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Analysis & Insight
Zero hours contracts up 100,000
The number of zero hours contracts has risen by 100,000 in the year to November 21017, Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures reveal.
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Chester Race Company closes Ginger Wine Bar
Ginger Wine Bar & Delicatessen, owned by Chester Race Company, has closed down, only eight months after the company took it over.
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UKHospitality appoints Cathcart
UKHospitality has appointed Jim Cathcart as director of policy and regulation.
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Opinion
Rising burger player keeps its cool
Patty & Bun is emerging from its status as cult burger bar to established player with almost a dozen sites. Founder Joe Grossman reflects on the roller-coaster ride in the early years and how he has combined focus and mayhem to build a brand with lasting cool. Finn Scott-Delany reports
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OpinionOur friends in the north
Operators in London often look to the US for inspiration and to find out what is on trend. Should they instead be looking to the talent in the north of their own country. Daniel Cornwell, managing director of SPE Resourcing, looks at the diversity outside the M25 and whether the northern powerhouse can challenge the capital
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NewsKaren Jones to head Prezzo as Hendry Pickup departs
Karen Jones has been appointed executive chair of Prezzo while chief executive Jon Hendry-Pickup has decided to leave his role.
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NewsMcKie to swap Welcome Break for Sticks n Sushi
Welcome Break chief executive Rod Mckie is to step down from his role at the end of next month to join Sticks n Sushi as worldwide chief executive.
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Chapel Down FY sales up 15%
Chapel Down saw sales rise 15% to £11.8m in the year to 31 December, with beer and cider sales growing 7% t0 £3.7m.
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NewsComptoir FY revenue up 38%
Comptoir Group, the Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurant operator, has announced revenue for the year to 31 December 2017 up 38% to £29.6m but EBITDA down 58% to £1.1m.
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OpinionSupply chain saga acts as wake-up call
The dramatic collapse of Conviviality, closely following other supply dilemmas for KFC and customers of Russell Hume, has shone the spotlight on the relationship between operators and their key suppliers. MCA spoke to leading figures across the eating and drinking-out sector, including some of the biggest customers of Conviviality’s Matthew Clark drinks wholesaler arm, to find out how the saga is likely to impact the sector going forward.