All MCA Insight articles in August 2014 – Page 11
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Cattle Grid to trial "express" format
Shaun Gray and Steve Novak, the owners of Cattle Grid, the fast-casual steakhouse chain and chicken-led concept Poulet Rouge, are developing an express format of its Cattle Grid restaurant that is due to be trialled at its Kingston-upon-Thames site
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Burger & Lobster eyes Canary Wharf opening
Burger & Lobster, the London-based group, is in talks to open its seventh site in the capital in Canary Wharf
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Analyst corner: Sahil Shan on TRG
Sahil Shan at N+1 Singer looks ahead to the H1 results update from The Restaurant Group (29 August)
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Las Iguanas added to Chelmsford line up
Las Iguanas has become the latest operator to sign up to open at the Bond Street Development in Chelmsford
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Eclectic to relaunch Chelsea’s Embargo 59
Eclectic is to relaunch its Embargo 59 nightclub in Chelsea’s King’s Road, under the name Embargo Republica
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Walkabout has the potential to return to 50 sites
Intertain has said it has already received interest from a mixture of private equity and high-net worth individuals
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Dalston set for new Hawaiian concept
The Pond, which describes itself as London’s first official new Hawaiian cuisine (NHC) restaurant, is set to open at the end of this month in Dalston
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Jimmy’s eyes franchise expansion route
Jimmy’s Restaurants has launched a franchise agreement as it looks to further expand its two brands both in the UK and overseas
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Batram: Another solid delivery expected for TRG
A leading analyst has said that he expects a further continuation of the consistent double-digit earnings growth when The Restaurant Group (TRG) reports interim numbers
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Rollo: Outlook on margins key at JDW
A leading analyst has said he expects JD Wetherspoon to report a solid pre-close update, and therefore expects no surprises with its full-year results
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Rock and Sole Plaice outline satellite expansion model
Rock and Sole Plaice, the Covent Garden fish and chip shop that is expanding after 140 years on the original site, is planning a satellite model of up to 16 express sites and five restaurants from centralised kitchen to roll out its fish and chip concept
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Muffin Break planning 14 sites next year
Muffin Break, the Australian bakery cafe chain owned by Foodco, is on target to open 12 stores this year and is planning a further 14 in 2015- 16, M&C Report has learnt
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Feasting on a US fraternity model
The frat-house concept so beloved by American educational institutions may never have caught on over here, but that hasn’t stopped entrepreneur Jez Hall using it to full effect at his Earlham Street Clubhouse
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Tea put forward as an alternative to alcohol
Britain’s tea manufacturers are being advised to promote the traditional cup of tea as an alternative to alcohol
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Parliamentary group calls for accountable alcohol minister
The All Party Parliamentary Committee on Alcohol Misuse is calling for a single government minister to be accountable for the responsibility of reducing alcohol harms as part of its 2015 Manifesto that also includes a minimum unit price for alcoholic drinks
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M&C20 stages dramatic bounce back
The M&C20 Leisure Index witnessed a steep uptick this week finishing 60 points up at 1,198 with impressive performances from the 10 biggest caps
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Intertain explores investment options
Intertain has appointed advisors to help secure new investment in the business to finance its expansion plans
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London and Tex Mex top dining lists
London continued to be the UK’s most in-demand eating-out city, with the most restaurant bookings over the last year
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Food price inflation fallen to 2%
Food price inflation has fallen from 3.8% to 2% due to the stronger economic climate according to Prestige Purchasing, which expects 2015 inflation to be above current levels
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Giraffe consolidates London estate
Giraffe, the Tesco-owned restaurant concept, has closed two of its sites in London after a review of its estate