All MCA Insight articles in August 2017 – Page 7
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Oakman gets Royal recognition for training excellence
Oakman Inns has been named as a recipient of the Princess Royal’s Training Award, organised by the City & Guilds Group.
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Holborn Leisure takes on Kensington Park Hotel
Holborn Leisure Group, the Ducalian Capital-backed pub vehicle, has taken on the Kensington Park Hotel in Ladbroke Grove, MCA understands.
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One in seven Brits predominantly drink at home
New research by YouGov has shown that one in seven Brits almost always stay in to enjoy a drink, with over 55s most likely to skip drinking out.
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‘Clarity needed over calorie reduction plan’
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has called for comprehensive industry engagement around calorie reduction and stressed the sector’s hard work to date in promoting healthy attitudes to food.
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Analysts corner: Rollo on pub and restaurant spend
Leading analyst Jamie Rollo, of Morgan Stanley, has said all the metrics point to a continued demand from consumers to spend in pubs and restaurants. However, he insists question marks remain over how long this will be sustainable.
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Chestnut Group acquires sixth site
The Chestnut Group, the East Anglian-based pub group, has acquired the Black Lion in Long Melford, on the Suffolk/Essex border, for an undisclosed sum.
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Mandira eyes expansion in office hubs
Mandira, the fresh yoghurt bar concept, is looking to expand into the City and Canary Wharf as it looks to capitalise on shifting preferences for healthier eating.
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Deliveroo to roll out tech at 160 kitchens in 2017
Deliveroo is rolling out new technology across its UK Editions sites which it says will double the number of meals operators are able to produce an hour.
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Analysis & Insight
'No link to fast food clusters and obesity'
There is no evidence of a correlation between a high density of fast food restaurants and obesity levels, new research has found.
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Tourist visits up 7% in June
Overseas residents made 3.5 million visits to the UK in June 2017 - up 7% compared from June 2016.
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Cochran: 80% of chefs are useless
James Cochran, the former Ledbury chef who has just opened his second eponymous restaurant N1, has railed against overpaid chefs who “can’t even dice an onion”.
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Punch deal to complete this month
The Competition and Markets Authority has accepted the latest undertakings from Heineken, paving the way clear for its acquisition of 1,900 Punch pubs.
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7Bone to open in Portsmouth
7Bone Burger Co, the Kings Park Capital backed concept, is set to open a site in Portsmouth, MCA understands.
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Scarpetta to open in Bishopsgate
Scarpetta, the two-strong Italian casual dining brand, has confirmed its third site will be Bishopsgate, with a fourth also due to launch in the next six months.
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PE remains sector’s growth partner of choice
Paul Hemming, managing director of AlixPartners, looks in detail at the figures from this year’s Growth Company Index, produced in partnership with MCA. In this article he looks at the enduring influence of private equity on growth companies.
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Iberica secures Bristol site
Iberica, the seven strong Spanish restaurant group, will launch a site in Bristol in 2019, MCA has learnt.
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Brewery-less brewer eyes crowdfunding push
A company that aims to become the biggest brewer in the world, without owning a brewery, is gearing up for a crowdfunding raise.
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St Austell Brewery reveals new look
Cornish brewery St Austell has unveiled revamped designs for its bottled beer range.
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Red Dog sells American Sandwiches site
Red Dog Saloons has disposed of the debut site for its fast-food format Red Dog American Sandwiches.
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KFC opens first airport site
KFC has opened its first airport site, after launching in partnership with HMSHost at Manchester Airport.