All MCA Insight articles in August 2016 – Page 2
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News
Real Greek and Project Pie confirmed for WestQuay
The Real Greek and Project Pie have confirmed they will open in Hammerson’s WestQuay Watermark development in Southampton.
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Analysis & Insight
Brexit – two months on
MCA looks at the Brexit effect on the eating and drinking out sector, two months on from the vote to leave the EU.
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News
Be At One eyes £60m+ sale
Be At One has appointed advisors to review its options, which could lead to a sale of the £60m+ valued business, according to reports.
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News
Oakman Inns donate pizza profits to Italian Red Cross
Oakman Inns & Restaurants, is to donate the proceeds from pizza and pasta sales over three days next week to the Italian Red Cross, in light of the Amatrice earthquake.
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News
Yard Sale Pizza eyes 10-strong estate
Pizza restaurant and delivery business, Yard Sale Pizza, is eyeing expansion to a 10-strong estate in the capital, MCA understands.
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News
Tavistock eyes export; updates on expansion
Mark Hird, founder of north east-based Tavistock Hospitality, has told MCA he is looking at export options for his distillery and brewery as he drives ahead with expansion plans.
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News
Chop’d plans further regional sites
Chop’d managing director Eddie Holmes has tod MCA he is keen to expand the concept further in the regions after opening its first site outside London.
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News
Chicago Rib Shack secures sixth site
Barbecue and burger brand Chicago Rib Shack is to open its sixth restaurant.
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Opinion
Using his noodle
While the majority of the sector is finding the current climate challenging, Wagamama has gone back to its roots to come out of a period of stagnation and is now driving forward, reporting double-digit growth in the process. Mark Wingett talks to chief executive David Campbell
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News
TRG chair says company ‘own goals’ led to sales slide
The Restaurant Group chairman Debbie Hewitt has given a scathing account of how Frankie & Benny’s became a troubled brand for the group.
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News
Soho Coffee acquires Euphorium sites from Tesco
Soho Coffee has acquired the five-strong Euphorium Café high street estate as well as its Islington Bakery from Tesco.
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Analysis & Insight
Half of millennials moving to healthier diet
New research has shown an increasing appetite for healthy eating – with 47% of millennials saying they have changed their dining habits over the last year towards a healthier diet.
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News
B&K targets M4 corridor
Brewhouse & Kitchen chairman Kris Gumbrell has told MCA the company is eyeing the M4 corridor as an infill area between its current hubs.
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Opinion
Sector snapshot: Little Chef on a big mission
MCA talks to head of operations at Little Chef, John Moore, on his plans to reignite the public’s love of the brand.
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News
Byron appoints new marketing director
Byron has appointed Paul Coppin as its new marketing director, MCA has learnt.
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News
Clock House founder launches burger and shake concept
The owner of Nottingham’s Clock House café is to open a new burger and milkshake concept in the city, ahead of a planned rollout.
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News
Wadworth trials retail franchise agreement
Wadworth’s is trialling a retail franchise agreement at a new pub in Exeter.
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News
UberEats drivers to protest over pay
Driver’s for Uber’s fledgling food delivery service are to protest after complaining that their wages had been cut.
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News
Government issues response on alcohol guidelines
The Government has released its response to the consultation on proposed new drinking guidelines.
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News
Over 70,000 sign petition to ‘save’ Fabric
More than 70,000 people have signed a petition aimed at preventing the closure of iconic London nightclub, Fabric.