All MCA Insight articles in December 2014 – Page 3
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YummyFood.com provides platform for foodies
Yummyfood.com, a peer-to-peer food networking platform is being launched in January to connect amateur cooks and bakers with people who either do not want to or have insufficient time to cook to offer an alternative to traditional takeaways
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BHA wants tourism top of agenda in 2015
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has reiterated its call for a reduction in VAT, a continued focus on employment in the hospitality sector and a new look at visa regulations in 2015
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Speedy service top priority for men
Men are more easily frustrated than women by slow service and not being able to pay a restaurant bill quickly enough, research from Zonal and CGA Peach has shown
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Turkey most disappointing festive meal
Turkey has been found to be the most disappointing meal when eating out over Christmas according to feedback from diners following Christmas office party season
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NewsC&C given Spirit bid deadline
C&C Group, the drinks group behind Magners, has been given a deadline of 5pm on 6 January to clarify its position on Spirit Pub Company
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Analysis & InsightCreating positive memories
Steven Pike, managing director of HospitalityGEM, explains the importance of offering a memorable service to guests, managing consistency across multiple sites, and how operators can maximise the impact of the guest experience, particularly at New Year
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Analysis & InsightEating-out spend up in November
Eating-out spend saw year-on-year growth in November, with the average household increasing spend by £3 (4%) to £76, according to the latest Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker
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Analysis & InsightBeer sales expected to rise in 2014
After five years of decline, volume sales of beer for 2014 are expected to rise 1.3% to 4.24bn litres, according to new research from Mintel.
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LCC secures sixth site
London Cocktail Club, the concept backed by Raymond Blanc, has secured its sixth site in London’s Islington
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Busaba up to 12
Busaba Eathai, the casual-dining Thai restaurant group, has opened its 12th site at The O2 in Greenwich
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NewsBodean’s launches delivery service
Bodean’s, the London-based barbecue smokehouse concept, is launching its delivery service this weekend.
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La Bottega appoints new director of operations
La Bottega, the Italian deli and café concept, has appointed Nicolas Gaillot, formerly of Villandry, as its new head of operations
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App launched for "digital" drinks
A mobile app that lets people buy drinks for friends anywhere in the world has been launched, called One From Me
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Analysis & Insight
On-trade alcohol sales down 3% in 2014
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association’s market report shows on-trade alcohol sales fell 3% in 2014 with sparkling wine and champagne the only growth areas.
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D&D trademarks Café Des Amis name
The parent company of D&D London has trademarked the Café Des Amis name, as its gears up to acquire the Covent Garden-based business
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OpinionMexican standout
There is a Mexican war going on in London at the moment with a number of operators fighting for the burrito pound. New Tortilla managing director Richard Morris talks to Mark Wingett about staying ahead of the pack.
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Camino secures Bankside site
Camino, the tapas concept, has secured a first site for a tapas bar format at London’s Bankside to open in spring 2015, M&C Report has learnt
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Operators back #TryJanuary
Craft Beer Co, Meatliquor, North Bar, Dark Star Brewing Co and Charles Wells have all agreed to participate in #TryJanuary.
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NewsEd’s strengthens 2015 pipeline
Ed’s Easy Diner has strengthened its 2015 openings pipeline, including new sites in Blackburn and London’s Islington