All MCA Insight articles in December 2017 – Page 6
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Analysis & InsightPubs now opening at faster rate than restaurants
Managed pub and bar companies are now opening new sites at a faster rate than casual dining groups, the latest figures have shown.
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Puttshack confirms Westfield London opening
Puttshack, Adam Breeden’s next-generation mini-golf, bar and restaurant experience, has confirmed its first opening, a £15m venue in Westfield London.
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NewsEmeny sets out priorities for term as BBPA chair
Simon Emeny, the chief executive of Fuller’s has set out his priorities for his term as chairman of the British Beer & Pub Association.
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Hallsworth seeks funding for Freak Scene
Kurobuta founder Scott Hallsworth is negotiating investment to fund a bricks and mortar site for his Pan Asian restaurant and bar concept Freak Scene.
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NewsVegans struggling to find food-to-go options
Nine out of 10 (91%) vegans often struggle to find grab-and-go food options, according to a new survey by The Vegan Society.
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Report highlights diverse needs of millennial pub-goers
A new report has urged pub operators not to focus on the catch-all “millennial” customer base but to break down this demographic into key age brackets and identify how they use pubs.
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NewsPunch launches online training portal
Punch has launched a new online training portal with CPL Training.
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Famous Brands appoints new GBK MD
Famous Brands has appointed a new management team for Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK), including a new managing director – Derrian Nadauld
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Wagamama appoints new US MD
Wagamama has appointed Burton Heiss, formerly chief executive of Nando’s USA, as its new managing director for the US
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Analysis & Insight
Customers will wait up to one hour for food delivery
The majority of customers are satisfied if their takeaway food delivery arrives within one hour but few are happy to wait beyond this point, MCA data has shown.
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Euro Garages eyes 200 Subway stores by end of 2018
The partnership between Subway and forecourt operator Euro Garages is to set to grow to more than 200 stores by the end of 2018.
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Non-alcoholic beer sales up 27% in past quarter
Non-alcoholic beer sales in the off-trade have grown 27% during the 12 weeks to 3 December, highlighting the growing interest in the segment, outside of “designated drivers”.
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Business rates relief still not paid out by 46 councils
A £300m pot of business rates relief for small companies has still yet to be distributed by 46 councils.
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Deltic to accept digital IDs
The Deltic Group is to become the first late-night operator to accept digital identification as a form of ID across its entire estate.
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Council plans crackdown on restaurants offering delivery
Westminster City Council is planning to force restaurants to seek planning permission if their deliveries reach too high a volume.
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Zia Lucia to double up
Zia Lucia is doubling up, having secured a site in the west London neighbourhood of Brook Green
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Lynch swaps Greene King for Admiral
Kieran Lynch, formerly of Greene King and Spirit Pub Company, has joined Admiral Taverns as a regional operations director
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Crussh launches own app
Crussh has launched its own app offering customers multiple loyalty schemes, pre-ordering, streamlined payments, and a free coffee on download
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Chapel Down completes £18.5m raise, eyes £1.5m more
Chapel Down has completed its £18.5m fundraising through the issue of new shares and this morning announced plans to raise a further £1.5m from existing shareholders.
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Miller: 'London is the Silicon Valley of food'
Chris Miller, of the White Rabbit Growth Fund, has likened his role as an investor in fledgling concepts to that of an A&R man chasing the next rock and roll star.