All MCA Insight articles in August 2019 – Page 2
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News
Loungers outperforms market with 6.9% LFL growth
Loungers, the listed café-bar group, has reported like for like sales growth of 6.9%, as it continues to outperform the wider hospitality market.
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Robin Rowland steps down from YO! board
Robin Rowland is to step down from his role as a non-executive director on the board of YO! marking the end of a 20-year tenure at the business.
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Yorkshireman takes fish and chips to China
Yorkshire fish and chip shop Scotts is opening in China as Asian diners flock to the British favourite.
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Business rates reform at risk of delay
Urgent business rates reform risks being delayed by the recent ministerial, the British Retail Consortium and other trade bodies have warned.
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London pub numbers remain stable, says Lord Mayor’s report
The number of London pubs has remained flat, according to new research by City Hall.
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Salaid rebranded for UK expansion drive
German healthy-eating chain Salaid is set to launch in the UK under new name Choppaluna as it eyes a major expansion.
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News
Deep Blue acquires Harry Ramsden’s from Boparan
Deep Blue Restaurants has acquired Harry Ramsden’s from Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG). The transaction sees the 25-strong Deep Blue take over the entire estate of the Harry Ramsden brand, debt free, which includes outlets in 34 locations across the UK, Ireland and Malaysia. BRG will retain an interest in the ...
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Analysis & Insight
Growth potential for Greene King pub brands
In light of the recent bid for Greene King by CK Asset Holdings, MCA market insight director Steve Gotham assesses what MCA’s Eating Out Panel data has to say about the performance of its four core brands.
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News
Former Costa MD appointed CEO at Ole & Steen
Jason Cotta, the former MD for Costa Coffee UK & Ireland, has been appointed as the new chief executive of Danish bakery chain Ole & Steen.
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News
Vagabond to open in Cabot Square
Vagabond’s upcoming Canary Wharf site is to open within 25 Cabot Square, MCA understands.
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Pure appoints Takhamt as first COO
Healthy grab and go brand Pure has appointed Said Takhamt, formerly of Pret, itsu and Eat, as its first chief operating officer.
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Analysis & Insight
Steve Gotham: The murky world of promotions
MCA market insight director Steve Gotham analyses consumer use of promotional deals and suggests they may not as damaging as first thought.
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Interviews
Gary Usher: ‘It’s annoying not understanding things on the menu’
Ahead of a documentary tracking the opening of his fifth restaurant in Prescot, the founder of Elite Bistros talks to Food Spark’s Tom Lee about the pros and cons of cookery shows, simplifying menus and the many uses of a konro grill.
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News
The Big Interview: Jamie Barber on Cabana
Jamie Barber’s Cabana chain was bought out of administration last week and absorbed into his Hush Brasseries group, saving the Brazilian barbecue concept, but shuttering a further two sites. In his first interview since the news, Barber discusses the bittersweet outcome, securing new investment for the brand, and the continued tough trading in the sector.
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Pubs Code Adjudicator to step down next May
Paul Newby has announced he will leave office at the end of his current term as Pubs Code Adjudicator, in May 2020, and will not be seeking reappointment.
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Bird sold in pre-pack to Crown Partnership
Fried chicken and waffle concept Bird has been sold in a pre-pack administration to the hospitality and catering business Crown Partnership, MCA has learnt.
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Opinion
Prestige Purchasing: Playing poker with food supply
Prestige Purchasing’s chairman, David Read, suggests that Brexit fatigue is the wrong reason to relax.
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News
Heavenly Desserts signs franchisee agreements for London expansion
High-end dessert café Heavenly Desserts has signed development agreements with two franchisees that should see the operator open nine cafes across London over the next three years, MCA can reveal.
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News
Coffeesmiths looks to offload four sites
Speciality operator Coffeesmiths Collective is looking to dispose of four sites alongside its aggressive acquisition strategy, MCA understands.
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Scottish eating out sector could be hit with mandatory calorie labelling
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has called for the introduction of mandatory calorie labelling on menus, including food to go items, and takeaways/home delivery.