All MCA Insight articles in August 2016 – Page 5
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Ruth & Robinson rebrands, appoints ops director
Ruth & Robinson, the Imbiba-backed Brooklyn-inspired bar project, has changed its name to Albion & East, MCA has learnt.
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Requien swaps the Big Easy for Park Chinois
Jean-Baptiste Requien, who earlier this summer joined the Big Easy as an operations director, has left the barbecue and lobster shack concept, to join Park Chinois
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Noble Inns set to launch Little Smoke
Noble Inns, the London-based group behind the Smokehouse concept, is set to launch a new incarnation of the format called Little Smoke in the City
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West Cornwall Pasty strengthens travel hub presence
West Cornwall Pasty Co is forging ahead with a remodelling of its high street estate and expanding its presence at travel hubs, MCA has learnt.
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Contactless spending rises following limit increase
The amount spent by Barclaycard customers using contactless technology has multiplied 2.7 times so far this year
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Bonnie Gull to open in Soho
Seafood restaurant business Bonnie Gull is to unveil a second site in London this autumn.
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Leon moves to 100% renewable energy
Leon has announced it has switched to a green energy deal made up of 100% renewable energy.
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Gail’s parent company reports 41.5% rise in FY revenue
Bread Holdings saw revenue increase by 41.5% to £63.8m in the year to 29 February 2016, driven by growth in both its retail and wholesale businesses
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Analysis & Insight
Poll says ‘concept’ restaurants on the rise
Over two fifths of UK restaurateurs consider their business to be ‘a concept restaurant’ and 95% say they are on the rise, despite 88% saying they risk leading to poorer quality food.
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Operators see little immediate impact from night tube
Leading late-night operators have welcomed the introduction of the night tube but told MCA there was little discernible difference in trade on the first weekend.
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Zerodegrees in talks with councils over possible schemes
Zerodegrees, the microbrewery, pub and restaurant operator, is in talks with several councils about opening in their areas.
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Deltic secures Eclectic site for third B&B
The Deltic Group has made the first acquisition for its Bar & Beyond concept – securing a proposed Lola Lo site in Sheffield from Eclectic Bar Group.
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New ramen concept to launch in Clerkenwell
Monohon, a new ramen concept, is to open its first permanent restaurant site in London’s Clerkenwell
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Phillips joins Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Liz Phillips, former HR director at Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has joined Macdonald Hotels & Resorts as its new director of people
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Costa trials 24-hour trading in the capital
Costa has begun a trial of 24-hour trading at its London Liverpool Street Mainline café in line with the introduction of the Night Tube
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Nightjar founders to take over the Lab
The founders of London bars Nightjar and Oriole are to takeover the running of the iconic Soho-based bar Lab
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Analysis & Insight
Generations differ on menu must-haves
Developing dishes that appeal to all four generational groups could reap rewards for your business. Technomic’s Darren Tristano explains why increasing variety on menus is key to broadening your offer.
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French: McCue appointment has reduced pressure on TRG board
Analyst Simon French at Cenkos has said he expects TRG to confirm the disposal of up to 40 sites and the removal of up to £5m head office costs
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Bandura to step down as Carluccio’s CFO
Frank Bandura will step down as chief financial officer of Carluccio’s after 17 years with the company on 5 September
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Turtle Bay appoints people director
Turtle Bay, the Piper-backed Caribbean chain, has further strengthened its board, with the appointment of a new people director