All MCA Insight articles in December 2009
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Ritchie’s Punch Bowl headed for the US
Guy Ritchie and Nick House are planning to roll out their Punch Bowl pub in Mayfair to the United States.Ritchie who co-owns the Mayfair pub with entrepreneur House, who operates the Mahiki and Kanaloa clubs, is looking to open the first site in New York, followed by a branch in ...
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McDonald’s to speed up Russian expansion
McDonald’s is planning to ramp up its Russian expansion in 2010 and is looking to add a further 40 restaurants next year.The burger chain, which currently has 233 sites in Russia, opened 33 outlets this year and 21 in 2008.The company believes that there are big opportunities in the country ...
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Punch Bowl in Mayfair faces restrictions
The Punch Bowl in Mayfair, the pub owned by Guy Ritchie, has had various restrictions imposed on it by the local council following a court hearing.After formal complaints from local residents, City of Westminster Council has prevented customers drinking outside the pub after 8pm, restricted smoking to a certain area ...
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Eating out branded chains gain popularity
Britons are increasingly turning to branded chains when eating out, with people not only familiar with a broader range of restaurant and pub concepts, but also visiting them more often.McDonald’s and Pizza Hut were the UK’s most recognised brand, with 95% of people having heard of them, according to research ...