All MCA Insight articles in December 2013 – Page 4
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NewsGreene King plans full house
Greene King, the brewer and pub operator, could be about to make a significant move into the bingo sector after applying for two separate bingo licences
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NewsRed’s sets out expansion plans
Red’s True BBQ, the highly-rated fledgling Leeds-based operator, plans to open three sites in total next year, as part of its five-year plan to grow to at least 15 restaurants across the UK
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NewsMarston's places 26 pubs on the market
Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, has placed a package of 26 pubs on the market with Sidney Phillips, M&C Report has learnt
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Poncho8 up to six, to launch grab ‘n’ go range
Poncho8, the London-based, fast-growing burrito concept, will launch a new grab ‘n’ go Mexican range to coincide with the opening of its next site in Paddington next month
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NewsMinister advises police of EMRO and late-night levy 'benefits'
A Government minister has written to all police and crime commissioners in England and Wales to advise them of the “benefits” of early morning restriction orders (EMROs) and late-night levies
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NewsKrispy Kreme returns to expansion trail
Krispy Kreme UK, the Alcuin Capital Partners-backed doughnut retailer, plans to return to the expansion trail in 2014 after suspending new openings, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsDraft House reports double-digit growth
Draft House has reported double-digit like-for-like sales growth over the last three months and said it was close to adding a further two sites to its estate for openings in the first quarter of next year
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Craft Beer Co eyes regional expansion
Craft Beer Co is to look at further opportunities outside London next year as it looks to double its five-strong estate over the next few years before considering its next stage of growth
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NewsSheps: mandatory free-of-tie would shut brewery
Shepherd Neame has told the Government that a mandatory free-of-tie option would “almost certainly” result in the closure of its brewery
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NewsRollo: M&B to resume dividend payments in 2015
Leading analyst Jamie Rollo says he believes Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) will not resume dividend payments until 2015 and that he “struggles to see” the investment case in the company
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Thorley Taverns has three sites on the market
Phil Thorley, operations director of Kent-based pub, restaurant and hotel group Thorley Taverns, has told M&C Report the company currently has three sites on the market and has its “ear close to the ground” for potential acquisitions
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NewsPubco critic MP to oversee code decision
The new Government minister charged with overseeing proposals for a statutory code in the pubco/tenant relationship is an outspoken critic of pub companies
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Government rules out total ban on zero-hours contracts
The Government will not pursue an outright ban on zero-hours contracts but will look to prohibit “exclusivity contracts” that stop people working for other companies
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OpinionTaking M&B back to the top of its game
A year into his role as chief executive of Mitchells & Butlers, AlistairDarby has got under the skin of the UK’s largest managed eating and drinking-out operator and started to lay the foundations to put it back to its position as the leader of the sector’s pack
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Former Red Hot manager launches first solo venture
A former manager of Red Hot World Buffet in Manchester has embarked on his first solo venture with a new restaurant in Oldham offering his own take on global cuisine
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Chipotle launches pizza concept
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it has entered into a joint venture to launch a fast-casual pizza concept called Pizzeria Locale
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Springboard launches new ‘Careerscope’ website
Springboard has re-launched ‘Careerscope’ a website designed to highlight career choices and job opportunities within the industry
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Red Hot World Buffet site hit by fire
A big fire has broken out at the Northampton branch of Red Hot World Buffet
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JDW to open Hope & Champion at services
JD Wetherspoon has named the pub and opening date for its debut at a service station
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Restaurant Choice voucher tops £1m
The Restaurant Choice Gift Voucher has marked its first year-end with sales in excess of £1m