All MCA Insight articles in August 2014 – Page 6
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NewsFindlay reiterates lodges plan
Marston’s chief executive Ralph Findlay has reiterated plans to grow its lodge business in an interview with Reuter
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Analysis & InsightBrand watch: Yates
M&C Report talks to Stonegate chief executive Toby Smith about the launch of the new generation Yates format, and the thinking behind the new design, drink and food offers, and introducing a breakfast offer
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Multi-million pound leisure scheme planned for Barnsley
Barnsley town centre is set to benefit from a new leisure and dining experience complete with six new restaurants
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Analyst corner - Essenden
Jeffrey Harwood at Oriel Securities and Andrew Blain of Cenkos have both issued Buy recommendations for Essenden, the ten-pin bowling operator, pointing to the turnaround of the business in recent years in addition to strong trading momentum and scope for significant growth
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Manchester pubs could face licensing crackdown
Pubs in Greater Manchester could face a crackdown on licensing from police and councils, following a new report that reveals excessive drinking costs the region £1.2bn each year
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OpinionThe original punk brewer
From founding Firkin pubs to selling Capital Pub Company for £93m and helping Americans fall in love with craft beer, David Bruce has been there and done it. But with several exciting new ventures bubbling away, Bruce’s enthusiasm is as strong as ever – while the craft revival has given him a spring in his step
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NewsSpirit launches degree programme for GMs
Spirit Pub Company has launched a degree programme for its general managers as part of its ongoing partnership with Leeds Metropolitan University
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NewsFred’s Food Construction begins roll out
Fred’s Food Construction, the deli-diner concept backed by Tesco, is to open its second site in the City of London next month
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NewsItsu strengthens head office team
Itsu has strengthened its head office team with three new appointments as it gears up for further expansion across the UK
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NewsCarluccio’s sets up employee project team
Carluccio’s has set up a project team to address perceived shortcomings about how the company works with its staff that came to light on the TV show Undercover Boss
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Baguette Express builds UK and overseas pipeline
Baguette Express, the UK-based sandwich chain, is set to open its second site in London and has revealed progress on overseas openings in Ireland and Dubai
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InterviewsMartin 'incensed' not to be interviewed for Punch CEO role
In a satirical swipe at the country’s second biggest tenanted pub operator, JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has revealed that he is “incensed” not to have been interviewed for the job of Punch Taverns chief executive
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Analysis & InsightOne in 10 eat out more than once a week
One in ten (11%) UK diners eat in a restaurant and 9% order a takeaway or home delivery more than once a week, according to new research that shows pubs are increasingly the favourite choice for eating out of home
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Analysis & Insight
Food spend falls
The amount spent on food has fallen for the first time since record began 25 years ago, as prices continued to outstrip wage growth
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NewsB&P secures Wirral site
Brunning and Price, The Restaurant Group-owned the pub operator, has secured a further site in the North West, on the Wirral
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NewsAbokado seeks openings manager
Abokado is seeking a new store openings and property manager as it looks to step up its expansion plans
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ResDiary launches new “Table Plan” function
ResDiary, the online reservation system provider, has launched a new feature that it says allows operators “unrivalled customer management”
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NewsCote secures Teddington site
Cote, the French brasserie chain backed by CBPE, has secured it’s a further site in London, in Teddington
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Opinion
The restaurant fashion victims
A trip down nostalgia lane beckons for Stephen Evans, development director at Gourmet Burger Kitchen, who looks at the restaurants he visited as a child, remembers how much of a treat they were, and questions why they have been usurped by new national brands
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Ceviche launches TV channel
Ceviche, the Peruvian restaurant and bar concept headed by Martin Morales, has launched its own TV channel on YouTube