All MCA Insight articles in December 2014 – Page 14
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News
Pulia to make UK debut
Pulia, the Italian deli concept, will make its debut in the UK next February close to London’s Borough Market
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Black & Blue considers options
Black & Blue, the London-based steak restaurant chain, is believed to be again considering its options, including a sale of the business
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Chanticleer begins Hooters UK expansion
Chanticleer Holdings, a franchisee of international Hooters restaurants, plans to open its second site in the UK, in Newcastle
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Marston’s begins Ebb & Flow rollout
Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, has begun the roll out of its new all-day dining, café bar concept Ebb & Flow
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Barburrito launches apprenticeship programme
Barburrito, the Manchester-based Mexican-style casual dining chain, has launched its own apprenticeship programme
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Interviews
Friday five-minute interview: Andrew Buchanan of Thwaites
M&C Report talks to Andrew Buchanan, operations director at Thwaites, about his top priority, the best advice he’s been given and who is doing something special in the industry.
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Autogrill to open pub and deli formats at Manchester Airport
Autogrill Catering UK is set to open two new concepts in Terminal 3 at Manchester Airport next year
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M&C20 outperforms wider market
The M&C20 outperformed the All-Share index again this week as the wider market was slightly held back by oil price drops and the Autumn Statement
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Soho House closes in on Kettner’s
Soho House, the Nick Jones-led group, is believed to have finally reached agreement to acquire Kettner’s, the iconic Soho venue, from PizzaExpress
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Analysis & Insight
The life of Brian
“I am Mr Average,” says Brian Whiting, the driving force behind Whiting & Hammond (W&H), the now seven-strong pub and restaurant business. But don’t read that as boring and safe – neither of those terms apply to this easy-to-chat-to, 48-year-old, self-declared (accurately) “natural host”
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Brakspear opens urban bar
A multiple operator trialling Brakspear’s first concept specifically targeting an urban demographic says he would like to work with the company to roll it out.
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Thwaites appoints first acquisitions manger
Thwaites has appointed its first acquisitions manager as it seeks to build its estate, including “an aggressive expansion” of its Inns of Character managed division.
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Anchor & Hope voted Harden’s top London food pub
The Anchor & Hope in Waterloo has been voted London’s best food pub for the tenth consecutive year.
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Publican Awards 2015 finalists announced
The pub companies shortlisted in the Publican Awards 2015 have been announced.
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Weight Partners acquires Rileys Sports Bar
Rileys Sport Bars, the 43-strong snooker-and-pool-hall business, has been bought out of administration by private equity firm Weight Partners Capital
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Wahaca eyes D/F Mexico expansion
Wahaca is eyeing two further openings under its eponymous brand in London and more sites for its fledgling D/F Mexico format
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Mayfair leads the way in terms of rental levels
The level of rent per sq ft for a new lease in London’s Mayfair has risen by 67% over the last five years to stand at £125
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Starbucks to double number of EMEA stores over five years
Starbucks expects to double its store count in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) over the next five years.
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Chicken concept inspired by ‘making bad foods better’
A restaurateur says he hopes his new ethical chicken concept can capitalise on the emerging craze for poultry.
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Ruth & Robinson fund nears capacity
The current round of fundraising by the Imbiba Partnership for new Brooklyn-inspired concept – Ruth & Robinson – is close to capacity