All MCA Insight articles in August 2019 – Page 3
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News
Pierre White criticises Oliver for Brexit excuse
Marco Pierre White has claimed Jamie Oliver is “delusional” if he thinks the Brexit is one of the main reasons for the downfall of his restaurant empire.
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News
UnBarred merges with Holler for Brighton brewhouse
Cult craft beer brand UnBarred is launching a new brewery and taproom after merging with Holler, MCA understands.
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Analysis & Insight
Pub brands lose share at dinner time
Pub brands’ share of visits at dinner time – its most important occasion – in the second quarter of 2019 (April – June), reflecting toughening competition from restaurants and growing customer expectations.
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Analysis & Insight
Steve Gotham: New tricks at old dog Pizza Hut Restaurants?
Using key consumer insights from MCA’s Eating Out Panel, to what extent are UK customers feeling and acknowledging the love for Pizza Hut Restaurants?
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Opinion
Analysts’ verdict: Berenberg on Greene King
Analysts at Berenberg have said they expect the acquisition of Greene King by CK Asset Holdings to be approved by shareholders and as a result has upgraded its rating to ‘hold’ and increased its price target to the offer price.
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Star Pubs introduces own label and ethical wine ranges
Star Pubs & Bars has introduced its own Italian and ethical wine ranges as part of a large-scale range review.
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Employees’ financial wellbeing on agenda at CDG
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has introduced a new suite of financial services for its employees, including on-demand pay, across its brands.
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British brewers decrease their CO2 emissions by 42%
The brewing industry has cut its CO2 emissions by 42% in the last decade – a reduction of 202,952 tonnes – according to research by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).
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US franchise entrepreneur swoops on Wrap it Up
US restaurant executive and investor Aziz Hashim has bought a majority stake in World Gourmet Restaurants, the operator of grab and go franchise Wrap it Up!, MCA can reveal.
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Unite seeks assurances over Greene King deal
Union Unite has said it is seeking assurances over job protection following the proposed multi-billion-pound bid for Greene King by CK Asset Holdings.
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Wingstop announces second site
Wingstop, the global wing concept, has announced its second UK site will open in Dalston Kingsland High Street.
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Analysis & Insight
Greene King: A bid out of the blue
The dust had barely settled in the pub sector following the news that Stonegate had reached an agreement to buy Ei Group for £1.27bn, when another bombshell hit in the form of an outside investor looking to snap up Greene King.
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Analysis & Insight
Good value of less importance to consumers
The need for good value has declined in importance as a mission for consumers when choosing where to eat out, according to MCA’s latest Eating Out Panel for Q2 2019 (April – June).
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News
Punch appoints Belither to ops team
Punch Taverns has appointed Robin Belither to its operations team.
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Bounce-operator appoints PE director
Social Entertainment Ventures (SEV), Adam Breeden’s competitive socialising company, has appointed Acropolis Capital CEO Cameron Chartouni as a director, MCA understands.
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Opinion
Analysts’ verdict: Berenberg on Domino’s
Following the publication of Domino’s first half results earlier this month, analysts from Berenberg share their thoughts on the challenges it faces.
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Opinion
Analysts’ verdict: Greene King
Following the news that Greene King could be acquired by Hong Kong-based property developer CK Asset Holdings yesterday, analysts from JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Goodbody give their views on the deal and what it represents for the sector.
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News
S Group founder takes on Reubens site
Lee Landau, the restauranteur behind Jewish restaurant group S Group, has acquired the former site of kosher restaurant Reubens in the West End, as the business looks to expand.
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Darwin & Wallace heads east to Canary Wharf
Darwin & Wallace, the Imbiba-backed bar and restaurant group, has revealed details of its next opening, in Canary Wharf.
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News
Bid for Greene King valued at c.£4.6bn
Greene King has received an offer to acquire the business from CK Bidco – a newly incorporated wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Hong Kong-based property developer CK Asset Holdings (CKA), in a deal valued at c.£4.6bn.