All MCA Insight articles in December 2015
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NewsRowland and Guy on New Year's Honours list
Robin Rowland, the chief executive of YO! Sushi, and Andrew Guy, the former chief executive of Ed’s Easy Diner, have been included in the New Year’s Honours list
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NewsRed’s secures further investment
Red’s True Barbecue has secured a further £9m of investment as it looks to open a further eight to 10 sites over the next two years
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Analysis & InsightUS trends for the year ahead
As 2015 draws to a close, Kerstin Kühn takes a look at what the biggest trends of the coming year are likely to be from across the Pond – from food delivery to the debate over tips, the phasing out of artificial ingredients and the rise of the humble vegetable
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Urban ups stake in M&B
Phil Urban, who was appointed chief executive of Mitchells & Butlers in September, has more than doubled the number of shares he owns in the company.
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Analysis & InsightSector snapshot: Seeking loyalty among a fickle crowd
With competition on the high street fiercer than ever, how can operators make sure their voice is heard above the din? Joe Steele, chief executive of online restaurant reservation service Bookatable, gives his top tips on maintaining customer loyalty:
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Analysis & Insight
Five minutes with…. Mark Lilley, Abokado
This week M&C takes five minutes with Mark Lilley, founder of healthy eating chain Abokado. He discusses the fact that BrewDog should be careful about overexposure, how Dishoom is providing the best experience in the sector and why he would like to be the new Richard Branson.
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Redcomb director sets up new pubco
Cotton Tree Pubs, a new venture set up by Redcomb Pubs director John Anderson, is to open its first site on the edge of the New Forest.
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Twisted Bars eyes 10-strong estate
Twisted Bars Ltd is set to open its first venue with eyes on a ten-strong estate in its Yorkshire heartland.
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GK pubs raise £71k for prostate cancer charity
Greene King pubs have helped raise more than £71,000 for Prostate Cancer UK since this year’s Rugby World Cup.
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NewsOperator review of the year
We asked some of the leading lights of the eating and drinking out sector to review 2015 and also tells us what they think the biggest opportunities and challenges of 2016 are going to be
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NewsGK eyes growth for turnover-related models
The combined Greene King and Spirit estate offers greater opportunities to expand both its Local Hero and Turnover agreements, Pub Partners managing director Clive Chesser has told M&C.
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Byron and Wagamama set for Eastbourne
Byron, Wagamama, Chiquito and Frankie & Benny have all signed up to open in the Arndale Cente in Eastbourne.
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NewsMeantime still for sale despite AB InBev craft beer deals
AB InBev has told M&C its proposed sale of Meantime is still on despite buying three separate craft breweries in less than a week.
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NewsNewRiver acquires £108m portfolio
NewRiver Retail, the UK REIT which owns 360 pubs, has announced acquisitions worth £108m.
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NewsEU court rules against minimum pricing in Scotland
The prospect of minimum unit alcohol pricing in Scotland hangs in the balance after a ruling from the European Court of Justice, which stated it would breach EU laws if less restrictive tax measures could be introduced instead.
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Polish patisserie concept gets funding for growth
Polish patisserie concept Sowa Patisserie has raised £190,000 to triple the size of its Ealing site and open a second restaurant in London.
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Noma appoints new executive chef
Noma has appointed a new executive chef ahead of its temporary relocation to Australia.
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Starbucks predicts record gift card sales
Starbucks expects to see a record number of Starbucks gift cards sold tomorrow, citing the trend for customers to make their gift card purchases at the last minute.
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Nation’s pubs host #TryJanuary options
Try January has gathered further momentum with more operators adopting the campaign
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Analysis & Insight
Leisure spend fell sharply in November
Average household spend on drinking and eating out fell sharply in November, according to the latest Greene King Leisure Tracker.