All Arc Inspirations articles
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Arc Inspirations: ‘There’s huge opportunity in London’
The BOX and Manahatta operator sees potential for 20-30 sites in the capital, CEO Martin Wolstencroft tells MCA
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Arc Inspirations secures £7m
The funding from lender HSBC and shareholders including BGF will support plans for four sites a year over the next five years
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Arc Inspirations, ETM Group and Regional Taverns partner with the NFL
The venture will see the three sports-led hospitality operators offer fans watch parties, activations and competitions to bring in-stadium entertainment to the bar
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Arc Inspirations: ‘One of our core values is to care’
The group’s senior team discuss the journey towards a more inclusive business, as part of a series of finalist profiles for the Diversity Leadership Programme category at MCA’s Hospitality Awards
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Arc Inspirations toasts record December
The premium bar operator reported like-for-like sales in December 2023 were up 19.9% compared to 2022, as it prepares to debut in Edinburgh while eyeing launches in London, Cardiff, and Liverpool this year
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New people & culture director at Arc Inspirations
Arc Inspirations has appointed Lee Woolley as people & culture director, supporting the premium bar operator’s commitment to driving a people-first culture
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Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Chopstix, Bunsik, Pizza Pilgrims, Manahatta and more
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Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Arc Inspirations, Miss Millie’s, Joe & The Juice and more
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Arc Inspirations delivers £40.8m in sales
The premium bar operator delivered annual sales growth of 7.5% for the year to 26 March 2023, with plans to open four sites - including a London debut
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Arc Inspirations appoints new CFO and marketing director
The bar group has appointed Ciara Allan as its CFO following the departure of Tim Knockton, while Laura Lewis has been promoted from her role as head of marketing
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Openings of the week
Arc Inspirations, Fat Hippo, Sticks ‘n’ Sushi and the reopning of the Bellanger are among the top stories this week
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Rising Star: Arc Inspirations’ Anni Opong strives to always do better
In the first of a series profiling the finalists for MCA’s Rising Star Award at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, we speak to Arc Inspirations CEO Martin Wolstencroft about why his MD was “a star in the making” from the very beginning
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Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Arc Inspirations, Marugame Udon, Inception Group, Gino D’Acampo, and more
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Arc Inspirations appoints chairman
Mike Tye, currently chairman of the Big Table Group, has become a non-exec director after Steve Richards has decided to step down after five years in the role
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Arc Inspirations: ‘It’s the best year we’ve ever had’
CEO Martin Wolstencroft speaks to MCA about doubling the size of the business, continued momentum, and accelerating while others are consolidating
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Arc Inspirations plans to double business
The premium bar operator announced plans to double the size of its business in the next three to five years, following strong sales in the year to 31 March 2022
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Openings of the week
MCA rounds up the biggest opening news this week, featuring Wagamama, M Restaurants, Inception Group and San Carlo Group
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Arc Inspirations secures £19m investment from BGF
The northern bar operator is looking to double its 18-strong footprint over the next three to five years, by continuing its cluster strategy of opening multiple venues in major UK cities, across its three brands
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Arc Inspirations boycotts Russian vodka
Indian restaurant and craft beer bar Bundobust also urged operators to stop serving Russian products over the invasion of Ukraine
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Hero Award: ‘Nik Lowery was a tower of strength’
In the latest in a series profiling nominees for MCA’s Hero Award at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, we speak to Arc Inspirations CEO Martin Wolstencroft about his property director Nik Lowery