All MCA Insight articles in December 2016
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NewsGrand Union to review its options
Grand Union, the Luke Johnson-backed London-based bar chain, is understood to be reviewing its options.
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DoCSA plans regional debut
The Department of Coffee and Social Affairs (DoCSA) is set to make its regional debut early next year in Bristol
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NewsFive Guys eyes Trocadero opening
Five Guys, the better burger brand, is in talks to open a site in London’s Leicester Square
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NewsCote lines up double opening
Cote has lined up a double opening in Leeds for next summer under its eponymous brand and its fledgling Limeyard concept
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NewsOperator predictions for 2017
MCA talks to leading operators across the sector about their predictions for 2017, including challenges, opportunities and the concepts to watch over the next 12 months.
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The Ivy drops hint on expansion targets
The Ivy Collection has dropped a hint at where it hopes to expand to over the coming 12-18 months
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Margerrison leaves Deltic
Deltic Group chief financial officer, Russell Margerrison, has left the group after almost five years in the role, MCA has learnt.
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NewsPubs of Distinction eyes two new beer houses for early 2017
Pubs of Distinction, the London-based independent beer house group, is looking to open two new sites in early 2017.
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Liqueur sales up 5% in on-trade
Liqueur sales in the on-trade were up 5% in 2016 netting £768m.
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Contactless spending surges across sector
Contactless spending increased by 79% across the pub sector in the past year
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BBPA urges Liverpool to U-turn on levy
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has urged Liverpool City Council to abandon its plans to implement a late night levy.
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Analysis & Insight
Over 50% of the elderly would like to eat out more
Almost half of elderly people say they would like to eat out more often
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Lines between foodservice and food retail to blur further
The lines between foodservice and food retail is set to continue to blur
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Nigerian-inspired restaurant to open at St James’s Market
Ikoyi, a West African-inspired restaurant concept, is set to join the line up at the St James’s Market development
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NewsDraft House appoints first group exec chef
The Draft House – the 10-strong craft beer-centred concept – has appointed its first group executive chef.
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NewsAB InBev rolling out three pub concepts
AB InBev is set to ramp up its roll out of three pub concepts under the Goose Island banner in 2017.
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Analysis & Insight
Global survey shows diners plans to cut eating out costs
A global survey of dining trends and likely responses from operators has shown consumers plan to seek out more discounts in 2017 and that many plan to cut back on eating out all together.
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Booktable owner Michelin aquires Restaurantes
Michelin has acquired Restaurantes.com, on online restaurant booking platform in Spain with more than 5,000 establishments.
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Opinion
Augmented reality check for hospitality
As the pace of technological advances increases, Flypay’s Tom Weaver looks at what is likely to happen in the near future, how it could help your business and whether full investment is necessary now
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'Significant increase' in fresh fruit and juice costs
Bucks Fizz toasts over the festive season could become much more expensive due to big increases in the price of orange juice and fresh fruit, British purchasing company Beacon has warned.