All MCA Insight articles in February 2016 – Page 9
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News
Sethi’s confirm BAO for Fitzrovia
The Sethi family have confirmed that a second site under the BAO concept will open on the ex-Boopshi’s site in London’s Fitzrovia
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NewsBakkavor commences Inferno Pizza rollout
Bakkavor is to roll out its fledgling pizza concept, Inferno Pizza, with a second site already secured in the North East
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McManus poised for growth
Chris Wright, financial director of McManus Pub Group, has told M&C the company is approaching the end of the churning of its estate, and is now poised for growth.
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NewsEuro 2016 to be worth £60m for pubs
This summer’s Euro 2016 could provide a bonanza for pubs to the tune of at least £60m, according to Carlsberg UK.
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Analysis & InsightFood to go visits highest in two years
Food to go visits at breakfast, dinner and for snacking are at the highest levels seen since M&C Allegra began tracking them two years ago.
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NewsCamerons confirms Sheffield opening
North East brewer and pub operator Camerons has revealed the site for its Head of Steam opening in Sheffield.
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NewsEd’s sales process pulled
Ed’s Easy Diner has pulled its sales process after it is thought suitors failed to meet the valuation of the business
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TRG looks to expands B&P’s reach
The Restaurant Group (TRG) is looking to expand the geographical reach of its pub operation Brunning & Price
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LGA says menu calorie counts should be law
The Local Government Association has repeated its calls for calorie counts to be displayed across chain pubs, restaurants and cinemas, now urging the Government to introduce legislation.
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JDW awarded Top Employer status for 13th year
Wetherspoon has been certified as a Top Employer United Kingdom for the 13th year running.
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Bella to open 20 sites by end of May
Bella Italia, the Casual Dining Group (CDG) brand, is launching four new sites this month as part of a 20-strong openings schedule between now and May.
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Takeaways sign up to London health initiative
Over 500 fast-food takeaways in London have signed up to an initiative backed by Mayor of London Boris Johnson, which encourages them to sell healthier food
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NewsGusto sees social media bookings rise
Living Ventures brand Gusto has increased sales through social media by more than £20,000 a month across its 12-strong estate, thanks to a new digital strategy.
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NewsPizzaExpress tops salt levels ranking
Research into salt levels across leading brands in the eating put sector has shown PizzaExpress to have the saltiest dish.
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Hammerson sees 2.3% increase in FY rent
Landlord Hammerson saw net rental income increase by 2.3% on a like-for-like basis during the year to 31 December to £318.6m.
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Analysis & Insight
Hub of activity
Tech-driven delivery is this year’s big disrupter of food retailing and foodservice. Street food has impacted many parts of the UK eating and drinking-out scene, it is not surprising that its ethos could soon be translated to a delivery model. At the same time, we take a look at how pubs should be tapping into a growing online community to attract future consumers
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NewsPizza Hut commences sales process
Rutland Partners, the private equity backers of Pizza Hut Restaurants, has appointed advisors to oversee the sale of the c280-strong group
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Costa franchise sold in “multi-million pound deal”
Purple World Limited, the operator of 10 Costa Coffee units in the North West, has been acquired by Red and Racz Limited
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Cakesmiths moves into first retail site
Cafe cake supplier Cakesmiths is moving into into its first retail site, in Bristol, M&C understands.
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Morrisons launches first sushi counter
Supermarket group Morrisons has launched its first pick and mix sushi counter at its Piccadilly Gardens store in Manchester