All MCA Insight articles in August 2015 – Page 4
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Boneyard set for roll-out
Restauranteur Robert Newmark has said his latest concept Boneyard has the potential to be rolled out and he will open more following the initial site in Shoreditch
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Poncho8 founder opens Peckham restaurant
Frank Yeung, founder of Poncho 8, has opened a Spanish restaurant in Peckham called Miss Tapas since the London-based burrito chain was acquired by MSG Group earlier this year
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Analysis & Insight
Contactless spending triples in 12 months
Contactless spending has more than trebled in the last 12 months, with restaurants generating the second highest number of transactions
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World beer meets its match
The trend for matching beer and food continues to grow as customers demand more from both menus and drinks lists. Miller Brands’ Gary Haigh examines how operators can offer combinations that enhance the occasion for customers.
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GK hands publicans cameras to create national ad campaign
Greene King has equipped 50 licensees across its estate with video cameras to capture special moments in their pubs as part of a new advertising campaign.
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Analysis & Insight
Only 12% of UK men opt for a pint in a pub
A poll has found that only 12% of British men over-30 name beer or lager as their drink of choice in a pub, with one in five citing calories as the reason for their choice.
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Analysis & Insight
Shopping tourists visiting UK spend 80% more
International tourists who visit the UK primarily to shop spend 80 per cent more during their stay than those visiting for other reasons, according to research by VisitBritain.
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Beds and Bars grows FY revenue 10%
Beds and Bars, the bars-meets-hostels operator, saw revenue rise 10% to £36.8m in the year to 31 March.
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Analysis & Insight
Chains increasingly adopting street food staples
Burgers continue to dominate British menus but street food inspired dishes are increasingly being offered by high street operators, the latest research from Horizons shows.
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Good Stuff Eatery eyes UK launch
Good Stuff Eatery is planning to launch in the UK after securing a master franchisee for the country
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D&D to open Restaurant Sauterelle at Royal Exchange next month
D&D London will unveil its Restaurant Sauterelle at the refurbished Royal Exchange building in London next month.
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Analysis & Insight
London customers twice as likely to want healthy meal out
Customers in London are twice as likely to be motivated to eat out by the desire for a light or healthy meal than those in the rest of the UK.
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Venues employing illegal immigrants face instant closure
Pubs and restaurants that employ illegal immigrants could be stripped of their licences and face immediate closure for 48 hours under new powers outlined in the Immigration Bill.
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IRC takes stake in My Pasta Bar
Individual Restaurant Company (IRC) has taken a stake in My Pasta Bar, the fast-casual concept from Gino D’Acampo
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Flora Indico to open in South Ken
A botanicals-inspired Indian restaurant with lounge and cocktail bar is opening in London’s South Kensington in October
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Jackson & Rye set for growth
The team behind Jackson & Rye (J&R) plans to open three sites under the concept over the next year, including its first provincial openings
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Cristina Saulini set for UK debut
Cristina Saulini, the St Tropez-based Italian restaurant, plans to make its UK debut later this year
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Costa appoints CSR manager
Costa has appointed a corporate responsibility programme manager to coordinate how to achieve the company’s goals over the next five years
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68 and Boston bar set for Greek Street
A trio of experienced operators are opening a wine and cocktail bar called 68 and Boston at 5 Greek Street, Soho
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Good Food Guide 2016 winners revealed
Simon Rogan’s L’Enclume has been named the UK’s best restaurant for the third year running in the Waitrose Good Food Guide.