All MCA Insight articles in August 2018 – Page 2
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NewsFirezza co-founder to launch pizza-pub concept with Santa Maria
Firezza co-founder Edin Basic has gone into partnership with Santa Maria for a new pizza and pub concept, MCA has learnt.
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NewsThai Leisure Group closes Nottingham Thaikhun
Thai Leisure Group has closed its Thaikhun restaurant in the Intu Victoria Centre in Nottingham.
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Analysis & InsightInterview with an innovator: Ceviche’s Martin Morales
The Ceviche chief executive and founder talks to MCA’s sister title Food Spark about his favourite ingredients and why he believes the restaurant sector is just scratching the surface when it comes to Peruvian cuisine
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NewsJamie Oliver restaurants 'simply ran out of cash'
Jamie Oliver has told how his restaurant group “simply ran out of cash” after senior management were faced with the “perfect storm” of cost pressures, the Financial Times reports.
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NewsBrewDog confirms Brixton site; unveils raft new openings
BrewDog has confirmed it is to open a site in Brixton, as reported by MCA last week.
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NewsGamma Gamma takes Bo Drake site
Japanese-Indian fusion concept Gamma Gamma has taken on the former Bo Drake site at 6 Greek Street, Soho.
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Analysis & InsightBeefeater grows share of visits at every day-part
Beefeater has grown its share of visits at every day-part, as a result of site and menu refreshes, according to the latest MCA Pub Brand Monitor Q2 2018.
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NewsHumphrys to launch coffee shop, bar and restaurant in Chorley
Lesley Humphrys, formerly of Weston Castle, and now of Toastie Taverns, is launching a coffee shop, bar and restaurant in Chorley.
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NewsStonegate enhances training scheme for back-of-house staff
Stonegate Pub Company has enhanced its Albert’s Theory of Progression (ATOP) training scheme, with the addition of a new management training programme for its back-of-house staff.
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NewsInigo seeks £350k for kiosk rollout
Inigo, the sushi hand roll concept, is seeking £350,000 in crowdfunding to roll out kiosks across London.
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NewsCrop shortfall could mean 15% rise in eating out
Weather-related food shortages could force restaurants to raise prices by 15%, wholesaler Vernon Mascarenhas has warned.
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NewsRichoux raises £1.09m via share subscription
Richoux Group has raised £1.09m through a subscription of 18,168,335 new ordinary shares of 4 pence each, at a price of 6 pence per ordinary share.
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NewsGehlan steps down as Smashburger UK MD
Tracy Gehlan has stepped down as managing director of Smashburger UK, the better burger brand, MCA understands.
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NewsPCA highlights concerns to pubcos
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) Paul Newby has written to pub companies highlighting concerns after an initial analysis of first Pubs Code compliance reports.
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NewsCrepeaffaire appoints Kerslake as MD
Crepeaffaire, which earlier this year secured a £2m investment from the Business Growth Fund (BGF), has appointed Allen Kerslake, formerly of Costa and Pret A Manger, as its new managing director, MCA has learnt.
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NewsPizzaExpress lfls down 0.7% in H1 2018
PizzaExpress’ UK & Ireland business saw like-for-like (lfl) sales drop 0.7% in the first half of the year, due to the impact of adverse weather earlier this year.
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NewsStonegate to accelerate Popworld roll out
Stonegate Pub Company is to accelerate the expansion of its Popworld concept, with six new venues lined up to open before the end of the year, including its first in London.
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NewsBGF invests £7.5m into Purity Brewing Co
Purity Brewing Co, one of the UK’s largest independent breweries, has received £7.5m investment from the British Growth Fund (BGF), in order to support its growth strategy.
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NewsKent duo eyes 10 pubs for Liquor Box and Pantry
Simon and Dan Barton have taken on their first Star Pubs & Bars site, as they look to build a portfolio of 10 gastro pubs under the trading name Liquor Box and Pantry.