All MCA Insight articles in February 2015 – Page 18
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NewsRestructure approval allows Intertain to acquire and refurbish
John Leslie, chief executive of Walkabout operator Intertain, has told M&C Report that approval for the company’s restructuring plans paves the way for a period of acquisition and refurbishment over the next 18 months.
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Analysis & Insight
Independents outperform chains on public Wi-Fi
Independent hospitality businesses are beating the chains when it comes to providing public Wi-Fi, according to new research
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NewsPatisserie Valerie secures Café Rouge in Glasgow
Patisserie Valerie has secured a further site in Glasgow, after taking a former Café Rouge unit
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WSTA launches website to tackle alcohol fraud
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has launched a website aimed at cracking down on alcohol related fraud, which it says costs the UK £1.3bn a year.
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Philpotts expands ‘Café’ format
Philpotts is expanding the roll out of its evolved, less formal format called Café Philpotts within its existing sites
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Grosvenor Casinos reports 6% rise in food sales
Grosvenor Casinos has reported food and beverage sales of £15m in 2014 with a 6% uplift on the previous year, which the company attributes to its “fresh approach to casual dining”
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KTT to reach 23 sites
Koh Thai Tapas, the Thai restaurant group, has secured its eighth site in Ringwood in Hampshire as part plans to reach 23 sites
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NewsPubcos up in M&C20
The All-Share outperformed the M&C20 this week, rising 1.1% to 1,069 points, as a rally in the oil price pushed oil stocks higher. The M&C20 was up a more reasonable 0.1% to 1,305 points
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Analysis & Insight‘Grandad’ of the burger sector
Paul Campbell has been involved in the creation, development and sale of leisure businesses including trailblazing restaurant chains and health and fitness clubs. Mel Flaherty finds out more about the man who has gone on to establish private investment company Hill Capital Partners
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Dirty Martini expansion on track
CG Restaurants & Bars has continued its expansion of its flagship Dirty Martini brand, acquiring the award-winning venue The Loft in London’s Clapham
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Final bids in for Ramsay stake
Final round bid were submitted this week to acquire a stake in Gordon Ramsay Group, with three private equity groups left in the process
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Columbo Group eyes south London and ‘major northern city’
Columbo Group, the London-based pub and club operator, is eyeing growth both in the capital and in the north of England.
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LV sells Suburbia
Living Ventures, the Tim Bacon-led group, has sold Suburbia, the group’s late-night venue in Hale, Cheshire to its current manager.
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Phoenix to reach 120 sites this year
Phoenix Pub Group, the south east-based pub operator, has designs to become one of the top 10 managed pub groups in the country by growing its estate to 120 pubs nationwide
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Interviews
Five-minute interview: Peter Marks, Luminar
M&C Report talks to Peter Marks, chief executive of Luminar, about his top priority, the best advice he’s been given and what keeps him up at night
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ResDiary launches new tech to combat no-shows
ResDiary, the online table and reservation management system provider, has launched a new piece of technology, which it claims will help restaurateurs protect their businesses against no-shows
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Scotmid launches food-to-go concept
Scotmid, the convenience store chain, has launched The Kitchen, its first ‘food to go’ concept, in its Ratho Station store
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NewsIntertain receives approval for restructuring
Intertain, the operator of the Walkabout brand, has announced that its creditors have approved restructuring plans that will ensure the long-term future of the business
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NewsWadworth eyes south east expansion
Wadworth is eyeing sites in the south east and would consider leasehold deals with other pub companies or group acquisitions, M&C Report has learnt.
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NewsEd’s in Middle East talks
Ed’s Easy Diner, the Andrew Guy-led chain, is in advanced talks to launch in the Middle East