All MCA Insight articles in December 2018
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Antic to add to presence in Crystal Palace
Antic is to open a further pub in Crystal Palace, on the site of the former Plumbase at 58-60 Westow Hill in Crystal Palace.
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Greggs expands reach in London transport hubs
Greggs has extended its coverage of London transport hubs with two new openings – in London Bridge and Cannon Street stations.
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Analysis & Insight
The changing face of the high street
As part of our Agenda series of roundtable discussions, MCA – in partnership with the Access Group – brought together property directors from across the sector at Frog by Adam Handling in Covent Garden. Led by James Wallin, here are the highlights from the day.
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Pieminister achieves 13% growth in restaurant lfls
Pieminister achieved a 13% increase in like-for-like (lfl) sales within its restaurant estate, during the full year to 31 March 2018, with growth continuing to grow in the first half of 20
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A love letter to Wagamama
As The Restaurant Group prepares to complete its acquisition of Wagamama today, outgoing chief executive Jane Holbrook shares her thoughts on what has made the brand stand out. Speaking to MCA earlier this month, Holbrook talks about the culture, the interaction with guests and the underlying innovation that is key to the company.
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The Alchemist unveils fourth London venue
The Alchemist, the Palatine-backed bar and restaurant concept, has rounded off 2018 by securing another London venue.
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Loungers sizes up advisors as IPO plans gather momentum
Loungers has drawn up a shortlist of advisors as it pushes ahead with plans for a £250m-plus stock market listing, according to reports.
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Patisserie Holdings confirms intention to appoint RSM
Patisserie Holdings has confirmed its intention to appoint RSM Tenon Group as its new auditors, following press speculation.
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Filta Group acquires WatBio
Filta Group Holdings, a provider of fryer management and environmental services to commercial kitchens, has announced the acquisition of WatBio for c£7m.
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YO! Sushi closes Boxpark Croydon pop-up
YO! Sushi has closed its street food-inspired concept site at Boxpark Croydon, but has taken learnings from the pop-up into its restaurants, MCA has learnt.
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Arc Inspirations appoints advisors
Arc Inspirations has appointed advisors as it gears up for its next stage of growth, MCA understands.
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Wagamama to pay staff £1k deal bonus
Outgoing Wagamama chief executive Jane Holbrook has told MCA that the decision to give staff a £1,000 bonus on completion of the sales of the business to The Restaurant Group, was “simply the right thing to do”.
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Pike & Pine to convert to Lucky Khao, Gillan departs
Mike Palmer, the restaurateur behind Brighton-based Lucky Beach Café and Redroaster coffee house, is closing high-end restaurant Pike & Pine and replacing it with Thai barbecue concept Lucky Khao.
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McQuater to take Barworks 'to next level'
Goodlife Group founder Marc Francis-Baum has told MCA the appointment of Mark McQuater as Barworks chairman will help take the bar group “to the next level”.
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Cured Bar taken on by former Lukin team
Cured Bar, the bar and diner in Liverpool Road, Islington, has been taken on by the former team behind The Lukin pub in Fitzrovia after being marketed at a guide price of £125,000.
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Analysis & Insight
'There is an appetite for new Southeast Asian cuisine’
Lahpet co-founder Dan Anton talks to MCA’s sister title Food Spark about adapting to British tastes, popular dishes and where he’d like to open future sites.
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Esquires appoints COO, eyes group acquisitions
Esquires, the Canadian coffee shop franchise, has appointed Aidan Keegan as chief operations officer, MCA has learnt.
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Caffè Nero continues lfl growth momentum following year-end
Caffè Nero has continued to maintain its momentum in like-for-like (lfl) sales growth, following its year-end in May, MCA has learnt.
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PCA publishes first arbitration awards
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has started publishing details of arbitration awards on its website.
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Triple Two Coffee signs franchise deal in Saudi Arabia
Triple Two Coffee, the cafe franchise, has signed a deal with Aso & Sons to launch in Saudi Arabia.