All MCA Insight articles in August 2013 – Page 20
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Opinion
The hours issue
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics suggest that approximately 250,000 people – fewer than 1% of those in employment - consider themselves to be on a zero hour contract. However, with McDonald’s, Spirit and JD Wetherspoon all being drawn into the debate surrounding employee contracts, new CIPD research suggests this figure may be an underestimate.
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News
Pack Snacks makes UK debut
Pack Snack, the Hungarian bakery chain with thousands of outlets across Europe, is to open its first franchised UK site in Leeds
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NewsWahhab puts Moolis on hold, plans new US concept
Iqbal Wahhab has put his Indian streetfood concept Moolis on the backburner while he looks to launch a new American concept in the capital
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Redcomb closes in on next site
Redcomb Pubs is set to secure its seventh site this week, its second in South London
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Haimes steps down as Obika CEO
David Haimes has stepped down as group chief executive of Obika Holdings, the international mozzarella bar chain
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Labour proposes 'tourism tax'
A Labour shadow minister has proposed a new levy on overnight accommodation for tourists to fund improvements to popular tourism locations
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Papa John's reports global sales lift
The US-based firm has reported a 7.5% rise in comparable sales outside North America in the six months to 30 June as it announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share
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Drinkaware sets priorities
Drinkaware, the industry-funded alcohol awareness charity, has set out its four priorities for action in 2013 in a report on its progress last year
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Harris + Hoole to make transport hub debut
Harris + Hoole is to launch its first site in a transport hub later this year in King’s Cross station
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United Ramen concept eyes London launch
New company Live 4 Food Ltd is looking to launch a new Japanese restaurant and takeaway concept called United Ramen in central London before the end of the year
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Inclusion of leisure to help reduce centre vacancies
Investment of between £2m and £12m and the inclusion of a broader operator mix, including a leisure offer, can reduce the vacancy rates in secondary shopping centres
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BBPA cautious over tied rent figures
The group has issued a note of caution over figures that suggest rents are higher in tied pubs as a proportion of turnover than the free-of-tie outlets
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Craft Beer Co launches home brewer awards
Craft Beer Co, the specialist craft beer pubco, is launching a new set of awards aimed at home brewers
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US firm acquires original UK Hooters
Chanticleer Holdings has announced it has entered an agreement to acquire the original Hooters site in the UK in Nottingham
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Springboard launches Awards for Excellence
Springboard is to recognise inspirational people and businesses across the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry with the launch of its ‘Awards For Excellence’ 2013
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Jamie’s closes in on Adelaide site
Jamie’s Italian is set to secure its fourth restaurant in Australia after agreeing to take a unit in the centre of Adelaide
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VQ secures second site
VQ, formerly Vingt-Quatre, the 24-hour restaurant and bar concept, is set to open its second site in London, 18 years after it made its debut in Fulham
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NewsThali Café gears up for expansion
Thali Café is gearing up for its next stage of growth after the success of its new generation site and is looking to expand out of its Bristol heartland
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Arran Brewery eyes £4m share issue
The Scottish company plans to raise £4m via a public share sale beginning in October to raise £4m for expanding its pub and brewery business
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Vagabond to double up
Vagabond, the wine shop and deli concept, is to open its second site in London next month