All MCA Insight articles in December 2018 – Page 5
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NewsUber Eats trials discount pool system
Uber Eats is trialling a pool system which will give consumers discounts by batching together multiple orders from a single restaurant for delivery to different consumers in close proximity to one another.
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Analysis & InsightNovember data shows further caution in eating out market
The latest MCA Consumer Dashboard has shown that in increasingly uncertain times, a declining share of UK consumers are eating out of home, as they display greater prudence with their discretionary spend.
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Analysis & InsightStudy claims restaurant and pub dishes unhealthier than fast food
A study by the British Medical Journal has suggested food served in pub and restaurant chains is unhealthier than that of fast-food chains.
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NewsFulham Shore to open 10 sites next year
David Page, the chairman of Fulham Shore, has told MCA that he still sees the potential the treble the size of the Franco Manca estate and at least double the number of Real Greeks.
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NewsTime Out secures Market site in Waterloo
Time Out has announced that it has finally secured a site for a London market, with an opening in Waterloo due in 2021.
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NewsFulham Shore H1 revenue up 20%
David Page, the chairman of Franco Manca and The Real Greek operator, Fulham Shore, has said the company intends to ramp up openings next year.
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NewsD’Acampo introduces click & collect
Gino D’Acampo’s My Coffee & Deli Bar has launched a new online ordering service as well as expanding site in Next, Manchester.
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NewsYoung’s CFO steps down
Young’s has announced the immediate departure of Steve Robinson as chief financial officer.
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NewsEverards acquires Daventry pub
Everards has acquired canalside pub, The Admiral Nelson, in Daventry, Northamptonshire.
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NewsPegan diet named one of top trends for 2019
Pinterest, the picture-led social media platform, has named the ‘pegan’ diet as one of its top food trends for 2019.
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NewsStonegate trials ‘next generation’ Walkabout in Watford
Stonegate Pub Company is trialling several ‘next generation’ concepts at the newly refurbished Walkabout in Watford, MCA has learnt.
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NewsGBK updates on CVA process
GBK owner Famous Brands has updated on the burger chain’s Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) process.
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Analysis & InsightYO! Sushi best regarded for healthy eating
YO! Sushi is the best regarded restaurant brand in terms of its healthy eating options, MCA research finds.
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NewsHumpit Hummus agrees deal with NUS for university franchise
Humpit, the Venturian-backed hummus and pita bar concept, is embarking on a master franchise agreement with the National Union of Students (NUS), MCA has learnt.
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NewsPachamama launches crowdfund for Chinese restaurant
The Pachamama group has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the opening of its first Chinese-style restaurant next spring.
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NewsNudo launches new Pan Asian concept
Nudo, the North East-based noodle restaurant and sushi bar group, has launched a new restaurant concept, Umai Mi, in Newcastle’s Eldon Square.
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NewsD&D appoints Clark as CFO
D&D London has announced the appointment of Alan Clark, formerly of Malmaison, as chief financial officer.
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NewsOssett Brewery sells 50% stake to private investor
Ossett Brewery has sold a 50% stake in its group business to private investor Mark Hunter, and said it plans to expand its freehold pub and Craft Asylum bar estate next year.
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NewsElectra: TGI recovery plan on track
Electra Private Equity has stressed that a recovery plan is in place at TGI Fridays UK aimed at increasing resilience and value prior to exits in an acceptable timeframe.
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NewsDuck & Rice eyes London and international licensing
The Duck & Rice pub in Soho – the concept conceived by Alan Yau in 2015 – is in talks regarding its first overseas licensing deal.