All MCA Insight articles in August 2018 – Page 4
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NewsDarwin & Wallace announces seventh site
Independent neighbourhood bar group Darwin & Wallace has secured its seventh site, in the Dicken’s Yard development in Ealing, and has hinted of more to come in 2019.
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NewsGreene King launches compostable straw across estate
Greene King is to introduce compostable PLA straws across it estate of 1,750 pubs as part of its pledge to send zero waste to landfill by 2020.
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NewsBrewDog reports revenues up +50%; lines up Brixton site
Scottish craft beer brewer and bar operator BrewDog achieved total revenue of £78m for the first half of 2018 – up 55% on the same time last year.
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NewsAmateur hour in alcohol research
Christopher Snowdon, head of lifestyle economics at the IEA, offers a scathing critique of the Sheffield University’s latest alcohol research.
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NewsPopworld to open in Manchester
Stonegate Pub Company is to open its first Popworld site in Manchester, following a £430k refurbishment of its existing late-night venue Ark.
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NewsPepe’s Piri Piri lines up two more
Pepe’s Piri Piri, the 75-strong chicken franchise, has lined two new sites, in Cardiff and Rosyth, MCA understands.
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News'Fatal mismatch' in T-Level expectations
Three-quarters of UK employers are unable to offer minimum T-Level work experience, according to a report from HR body the CIPD.
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NewsVaulkhard Group exits Sheffield sites to focus on north east
Vaulkhard Group has divested its two Sheffield sites, as it looks to focus on growing the business within its north east homeland, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & InsightBrandwatch: Chiquito
A common feature at leisure and retail parks across the UK, fast-casual Mexican chain Chiquito has underperformed the market in recent years. In response, parent company TRG has been investing in the brand’s development – so have their efforts been bearing fruit? Georgi Gyton investigates.
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NewsBanarse swaps Gaucho for Wahaca
Suresh Banarse, the global HR director for the Gaucho group, is leaving to join Wahaca as people director, MCA understands.
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NewsCoffee prices fall amid oversupply
The price of coffee on commodities markets has reached its lowest levels in decades, partly as a result of oversupply - though the weak pound means this will make little difference to consumers.
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Analysis & InsightValue of non-execs underutilised by SMEs
The role and value of a non-executive director is less well defined for SMEs than for listed companies, meaning growth opportunities may be missed, according to new research.
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NewsGiraffe to launch in Spain
Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has entered a new franchise partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail to open its Giraffe Restaurant concept in Spanish airports.
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NewsMacellaio RC confirms sixth site, eyes one more in London
Macellaio RC founder Roberto Costa plans one more restaurant under his core premium Italian brand in London before will look at regional expansion.
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NewsComptoir confirms four openings with HMSHost
Comptoir Group has four openings lined up with HSMHost International, MCA has learnt.
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Disaronno and Bella Italia partner for new promotion
Italian liqueur brand, Disaronno, has linked up with Bella Italia for as new promotion Bottles of Disaronno sold in 147 Tesco stores will offer £10,000 worth of vouchers to use at all Bella Italia restaurants. Every bottle purchased will also guarantee that the customer automatically wins a Disaronno cocktail at ...
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NewsFaucet puts KuPP into administration
Faucet Inn founder Steve Cox has told MCA he still sees opportunities to expand the KuPP casual dining brand despite the closure of two sites and KuPP Ltd being put into administration.
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NewsMyers and Ramsey secure first Grosvenor Pubs site
Grosvenor Pubs, the Downing-backed vehicle led by former Busaba Eathai chief executive Jason Myers, has secured its first site.
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Jollibee confirms UK debut
Jollibee, the Philippines fast food group which was last year linked with a takeover of Pret, is to make its UK debut with its eponymous brand, as first reported by MCA in May.
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NewsFulham Shore sees “encouraging” start to FY
Fulham Shore has said the first 21 weeks of the financial year brought “encouraging” revenue increases at both Franco Manca and The Real Greek.