All Costa articles – Page 13
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Analysis & Insight
More questions than answers at Whitbread
Whitbread’s announcement that it would seek a demerger of Costa within two years may not have been a surprise given months of speculation but according to Dominic Walsh it has left a number of questions unanswered. He discusses the situation, as well as expressing sympathy for Luminar founder Steve Thomas’ current woes.
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Whitbread acknowledges Costa will be vulnerable to bids
It has emerged that Whitbread’s investor relations team admitted last month’s demerger announcement could trigger bids for Costa.
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Analysis & InsightTim Hortons and Joe & The Juice among fastest growing coffee shop operators
Tim Hortons and Joe & The Juice are among the fastest growing coffee shop operators, according to the latest MCA Branded Coffee Shops report. Canadian concept Tim Hortons led the way in terms of forecast percentage growth by number of outlets, with site numbers set to increase by 61.5% to ...
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Whitbread appoints Richard Gillingwater as non-exec
Whitbread has appointed Richard Gillingwater as a non-executive director and senior independent director, with effect from 27 June 2018.
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OpinionAround the world in 80 opportunities
In his latest Going Global column for MCA, international franchise expert Jasper Reid, weighs up the pros and cons of the major franchising targets around the world. He also takes a look at some non-traditional locations where UK eating out brands could thrive.
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NewsAnalysts Corner: Whitbread
Following the news that Whitbread is to split off Costa Coffee from the rest of the business, analysts from Hargreaves Lansdown and Goodbody share their thoughts on the move
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Analysis & Insight
Jones goes back to the coalface
TPG Capital has returned to a trusted lieutenant, and one of the most impressive operators in the UK’s hospitality sector over the last 25 years, in a bid to move Prezzo forward. But why has Karen Jones decided this was the right time and opportunity to get back to the shop floor and how long will she need to be there, asks Mark Wingett
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NewsWhitbread outlines Costa demerger plan
Whitbread has confirmed it will seek a demerger of Costa, which it expects to complete within the next two years.
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Debenhams to ramp up food offer
Debenhams has reported a 10% sales lift in the food and drink offer across its estate in the 26 weeks to 3 March.
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Costa pledges to recycle 500 million cups by 2020
Costa has pledged to recycle as many disposable cups as it sells by 2020 in a bid to reduce landfill waste.
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Analysts corner: Goodbody on Whitbread
Goodbody analyst, Gavin Kelleher, has given his view on Whitbread ahead of its preliminary results next week, saying while he retains a cautious outlook on the company, the renewed speculation that a spin-off of Costa is likely is a support to valuation.
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Abokado appoints FD and head of marketing
Health eating chain, Abokado, has promoted Richard Chee to the role of finance director.
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Analysis & Insight
Gender pay gap reporting: A sector overview
Gender pay gap reporting has been dominating the headlines this week. With the deadline now passed, what were the numbers reported by some of the biggest players in the eating and drinking out market? MCA takes a look
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NewsCosta trials lunchtime meal deal
Costa Coffee is trialling its first ever meal deal at over 1,500 UK stores as it seeks to grab a slice of the lunchtime market
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PizzaExpress appoints F&B director
PizzaExpress has appointed Jane Treasure, formerly of Whitbread and McDonald’s UK, as its new Food & Beverage director
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Kaspa's aiming to reach 80 this year
Kaspa’s, the c50-strong desert parlour franchise, is aiming to reach 80 sites this year, with six openings lined up for April, MCA has learnt.
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NewsBoyers steps down from Boparan
Brett Boyers has stepped down as franchise director at Boparan Restaurant Group
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News
Adil strenghtens Taco Bell pipeline
The Adil Group, the multi-site franchise operator, have lined up a number of new sites for Taco Bell, KFC, Costa Coffee and Burger King openings, MCA understands.
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NewsMacellaio RC founder teams up with Ranieri
Macellaio RC founder Roberto Costa has teamed up with Italian chef Simona Ranieri for a new gluten, sugar and dairy free restaurant concept, MCA has learnt.
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Measuring the Attenborough effect
With delivery companies announcing major plastic packaging reduction initiatives, the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s Andrew Stephen examines the Attenborough effect – and what more the industry can do to address the pressing issue