All Arc Inspirations articles
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NewsOpenings 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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Interviews
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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News
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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News
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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Interviews
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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Interviews
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
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News
Arc Inspirations secures £14m arrangement with HSBC
It includes a separate £5m facility to underpin the group’s expansion and growth
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Analysis & Insight
Restaurants debut new planted-based dishes as Veganuary returns
With the UK’s appetite showing no signing of abating, MCA rounds-up some of the latest vegan innovations to hit menus this month.
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News
Arc Inspirations sees Q2 revenue up 42%
The bar group experienced a 42% uplift in sales between July and November this year, versus 2019, and says it is on track to post record revenue and profit in FY2022
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News
Arc Inspirations sees sales up +40%
Bar group Arc Inspirations has achieved a total sales increase of 42% since restrictions were lifted on 19 July, compared to the same period in 2019.
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Interviews
Arc Inspirations: ‘We are trading our socks off’
In the latest in our Birmingham series, Martin Wolstencroft, CEO, Arc Inspirations, talks to MCA about the company’s recent Manahatta opening and plans for a cluster of sites in the city
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News
Arc Inspirations appoints new people director
Arc Inspirations has appointed Nazareen Johnson as its new people and culture director.
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News
Arc Inspirations restarts growth plans
Arc Inspirations has resumed its expansion plans with two new openings announced for the northern bar operator, including its first in the Midlands.
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Interviews
Arc Inspirations: ‘We’ve been surprised at the competition for sites’
There is a surprising amount of competition between operators for the best sites, Martin Wolstencroft, chief executive of Arc Inspirations has found.
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News
Arc Inspirations borrowed £5m “just to stand still”
Northern bar group Arc Inspirations has had to borrow £5m from lenders to survive the rolling lockdown restrictions, CEO Martin Wolstencroft has said.
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Interviews
Arc Inspirations CEO Martin Wolstencroft: ‘Tech will drive the future of our business’
The role of technology in data handling, ordering and payment will drive the future of hospitality, Arc Inspirations CEO Martin Wolstencroft has said.
