All MCA Insight articles in December 2018 – Page 3
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News
Crafty Brewing Co acquires LBC
The Crafty Brewing Company, the microbrewery based in Dunsfold, Surrey, has acquired Guildford-based brewery, The Little Beer Corporation (LBC).
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Downing Crowd launches £2m bond
Investment platform Downing Crowd has launched a £2m bond to support Artemis Venue Services Ltd in its acquisition and refurbishment of the Pelham House Hotel, in Lewes, East Sussex.
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Bavava to launch Döner Shack model
Bavava Restaurants, the operator of the Döner Haus concept, is launching a new quick service format, Döner Shack, which will be expanded by franchising, MCA understands.
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Deltic sees pre-booked xmas sales up 5% YOY
The Deltic Group has seen a 5% like-for-like sales increase in pre-bookings for Christmas, MCA has learnt.
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K10 launches virtual brand on Deliveroo
London-based sushi concept K10 has launched a virtual brand on Deliveroo called Katsunama, MCA has learnt.
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Jamie Oliver Group opens first Aramark restaurant
Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group has opened its first in-company restaurant in partnership with contract caterer Aramark, at JP Morgan’s new Capital Dock campus in Dublin.
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Camerons eyes Scotland debut in 2019
Camerons Brewery’s finance director John Foots has told MCA that the group is targeting five to six new pub openings in 2019 and hopes to expand its reach into Scotland.
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Tough times provide scope for excellence
Jon Midmer of global executive search firm JMA gives his view on the past year in recruitment and what to expect in 2019. He discusses the trend for hospitality executives heading to the leisure sector and the leadership qualities that are likely to come to the fore in 2019.
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Analysis & Insight
Delivery a ‘disruptive and cannibalising force’
More than a quarter of consumers (27%) say ordering home delivery makes them less likely to eat out in a restaurant – rising to 32% for 18-34 year olds, the latest MCA research reveals.
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Analysis & Insight
Poll shows 39% of leaders positive about sector
The confidence of business leaders in the eating and drinking out sector has risen slightly throughout 2018 but just 39% remain upbeat about the market as a whole, new research has shown.
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Crussh announces second SSP site
Crussh, the healthy food and juice chain, will open a second rail site with SSP, in London Bridge in Spring 2019.
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Analysis & Insight
That was the year that was in M&A
This year has been far from the barren 12 months many predicted for sector M&A activity. Strong businesses with good management teams have continued to generate significant interest, especially in the drinks-led sector. AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith reflects on the major deals and themes that emerged.
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Vaulkhard Group turnover boosted by gin distillery
Sales from Vaulkard Group’s gin distillery Newcastle Gin Co grew by almost 90%, to £234k, in the full year to 31 March 2018, however turnover in its leisure business dropped 2% to £9.7m.
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Crêpeaffaire opens first TRG Concessions site at Luton Airport
Crêpeaffaire has opened the first site through its new partnership with TRG Concessions at London Luton Airport.
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Analysis & Insight
Spend up but frequency down across late-night sector
Consumer spend on an average night out has increased by 8.9% year-on-year, to £67.05, according to the latest Deltic Night Index.
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Commons committee demands answers from Pat Val
Patisserie Holdings has been asked to present details of its payment practices to Commons committee.
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Admiral eyes opportunities for growth in 2019
Admiral Taverns chief executive Kevin Georgel has told MCA that the company is primed for further acquisitions and expects there to be significant opportunities in Q2 and Q3 of 2019.
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Sector lfs up 1.5% in November
The trend of pubs outperforming restaurants continued in November, the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker has shown.
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Azzurri launches Zizzi in China
Azzurri Group chief executive Steve Holmes has told MCA he sees the scope for many sites in China, as the group opens a Zizzi in Shanghai.
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Multimillion-pound funding for Tim Hortons expansion
Pizza Cake, the Scotland-based franchise operator, has secured a multimillion-pound funding package from HSBC to open three new Tim Hortons cafes.