All MCA Insight articles in December 2015 – Page 7
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NewsCaring: A couple of years away from Bill’s exit
Richard Caring, the serial sector investor, has told Dominic Walsh for M&C that Bill’s is looking at some off-shoot ideas for the 72-strong brand
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Analysis & InsightBranded coffee shop market showing strong growth
The European branded coffee shop market is showing stronger growth in 2015 compared with 2014
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Thorley: Transitional period well underway
Phil Thorley, operations director of Kent-based Thorley Taverns, has told M&C that the company’s transition from a wet-led nightclub operator to a food-led business is almost complete.
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Mangobean eyes 20 openings next year
Coffee shop franchise Mangobean will be installing micro-roasters in each of its sites as it seeks to grow from six to 26 over the next year, M&C understands.
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Vini Italiani plans expansion following Covent Garden opening
Italian wine retailer Vini Italiani is planning to open another three sites over the next two years following the launch of its wine cafe and store at Covent Garden.
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Marston’s signs deal to distribute Warsteiner in UK
Marston’s has signed a contract to become the sole distributor of Warsteiner German lager in the UK.
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Wildwood builds 2016 pipeline
Wildwood has already secured six sites for its 2016 openings pipeline, including a debut restaurant in Wales
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Analysis & InsightParis attacks prompt November sales side across sector
Chain restaurants were the biggest losers during a poor month for the eating and drinking out sector in the wake of the Paris terrorist attacks.
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NewsCosta Q3 lfls up 2.5%
Costa grew like-for-like sales 2.5% in the 13 weeks to 26 November with the figure for the 39 weeks to that date up 3.6%.
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NewRiver to raise £150m for growth
NewRiver Retail, the UK REIT which owns 360 pubs, is planning to raise £150m through a share placing to fund growth.
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Analysis & Insight
NLW is a ‘sword of Damocles’ for sector
The National Living Wage remains the “sword of Damocles” for the pub and restaurant sector, according to property advisers Christie + Co.
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NewsStrada appoints head of sales & marketing
Strada has appointed Victoria Searl, formerly of Tragus, as its new head of sales and marketing
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NewsTonkotsu secures Notting Hill site
Tonkotsu has secured its fifth site in London as it looks to secure a central kitchen facility, to support its continued expansion
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NewsTurtle Bay plans a dozen openings in 2016
Turtle Bay, the Piper-backed Caribbean chain, is planning to oopen 12 new sites over the coming year
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Analysis & Insight
Eating out at Christmas to cost £340
The average cost for a family eating Christmas dinner in restaurants, carveries and pubs will reach £340.57 this year
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NewsSoho House Brighton scheme approved
A Brighton development set to feature restaurants, cafes and a private members’ club from Soho House has been given permission after a five-year battle.
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Barnfather: Expect continued slowdown at Whitbread
Leading analyst Anna Barnfather at Panmure Gordon has said that Whitbread’s growth story is shifting further towards capex-heavy room expansion
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NewsBig Easy weekend sales ‘show evolution of Canary Wharf’
Noel D’Arcy, managing director of barbecue and lobster shack concept Big Easy, has said the group’s new site in Canary Wharf has proved the area has a strong weekend trade.
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NewsWok&Go signs UAE development deal
Wok&Go has signed a 15-site development agreement for the UAE in partnership with a local investment group
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NewsDynamo eyes expansion
The founder of Putney’s cycle-geared café/restaurant Dynamo says he is looking to establish the brand throughout London’s cycling community