All Arc Inspirations articles – Page 4
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Analysis & Insight'Still headroom for new sites'
The latest Market Growth Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners shows managed restaurant numbers are in decline for the first time in 14 years. With the tide turning after an unprecedented five year 27.3% growth period, MCA news editor Finn Scott-Delany picks apart the nuances of the study.
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Opinion
Navigating the debt landscape
With the well-publicised issues facing the UK’s hospitality sector, many would believe that lenders are steering clear. However, despite clear caution, debt options remain available to the right businesses, write Jacco Brouwer and Thomas Paterson of AlixPartners
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NewsJanuary 2019
We look at the worrying signals from the health lobby about possible intervention in the way people eat and drink. Are proposals for calorie caps on specific dishes just the latest scare story or could it become a reality? We also profile the new brand from PizzaExpress, and talk to Bombay-style café concept Dishoom about taking their time rolling out into the regions, and Arc Inspirations, who have punchier plans and are looking for the backing to achieve it.
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OpinionThree by three is Arc’s inspiration
Veteran bar operator Martin Wolstencroft is aiming to double his Arc Inspirations estate in the next four years – and has strengthened his board and appointed advisors to guide the process. He talks to James Wallin about clusters, culture and deskilling the kitchen
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Analysis & Insight
Opportunities despite knocks
The next 12 months will be another tough year for the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector, and the gulf between great operators and the rest will widen. However, with 2018 proving there were still opportunities to grow and secure investment, AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith considers the outlook for 2019.
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NewsChristmas trading update, part 2
With January now in full swing, and many more operators having crunched the numbers, MCA takes another look at how the festive trading faired for the sector, with strong like-for-like growth reported by many. Featuring Brasserie Bar Co, Crussh, Arc inspirations and Dirty Martini
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NewsArc Inspirations appoints advisors
Arc Inspirations has appointed advisors as it gears up for its next stage of growth, MCA understands.
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Analysis & InsightThat was the year that was in M&A
This year has been far from the barren 12 months many predicted for sector M&A activity. Strong businesses with good management teams have continued to generate significant interest, especially in the drinks-led sector. AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith reflects on the major deals and themes that emerged.
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NewsCollier swaps Tokyo Industries for Arc Inspirations
Arc Inspirations, the Leeds based bar operator, has appointed Brett Collier as operations director.
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NewsArc announces next Manahatta in Newcastle
Arc Inspirations, the Leeds based bar operator, has announced plans to open a Manahatta in Newcastle on Collingwood Street.
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Analysis & InsightHappy hour for pub groups
Despite the noise surrounding the consumer sector, the pub M&A market is buoyant, with varied and competing investors alive to the attractions of the sector, according to AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith.
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News
Arc takes on Jamie’s Italian Newcastle site
Arc Inspirations has taken on the former Jamie’s Italian site in Newcastle, where it will invest £1.5m in the first Banyan Bar & Kitchen in the North East.
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OpinionThe winds of change
Sector analyst Simon French looks at the key trends affecting the eating and drinking-out sector in 2018, including the increasing importance of convenience and effective use of technology. He also discusses the differing approaches of some of the industry’s most notable investors, and why argues that now is not the time for operators to ease up on innovation.
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NewsArc secures £7m funding from Santander
Arc Inspirations, the Leeds-based bar operator, has secured a new senior debt deal with Santander to fund further growth.
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NewsArc Inspirations lfls up 1%; EDITBA up 33%
Bar operator Arc Inspirations has achieved like-for-like sales growth of 1% for the full year to 1 April 2018, with EDITDA up by a third (33%), to £3.2m.
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NewsArc Inspirations lfls up 43% during World Cup
Arc Inspirations has reported a like-for-like wet sales increase of 43% across its estate during the four-week World Cup period.
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News
Richards joins Arc board
Casual Dining Group chief executive, Steve Richards, has joined the board of Arc Inspirations.
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Analysis & Insight
Gender pay gap reporting: A sector overview
Gender pay gap reporting has been dominating the headlines this week. With the deadline now passed, what were the numbers reported by some of the biggest players in the eating and drinking out market? MCA takes a look
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NewsArc Inspirations secures Leeds site for The Box
Arc Inspirations has begun the rollout of its bar concept The Box, after securing a site in Leeds city centre.
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NewsLoungers is UK’s fastest growing pub company
Loungers was the fastest growing UK pub group in terms of turnover in 2017, the latest MCA data has shown.