All MCA Insight articles in February 2018
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Analysis & Insight
Middle Eastern cuisine expected to grow 10% in 2018
The value of the branded Middle Eastern cuisine market is expected to grow by 10% in 2018, to £143 million, according to a new report by MCA.
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News
Brandwatch: Just Eat
Just Eat may have reported strong order growth in its full year results yesterday – up 19% in the UK, to 105 million – but the market balked at its lower forecasts for growth in 2018, largely down to planned investment in areas like its branded restaurant delivery partnerships, in a bid to fend off increasing competition. MCA explores the potential impact of its plans.
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News
Five Points Brewing Co to launch Crowdcube fund
Independent craft brewery The Five Points Brewing Co is to launch its first round of crowdfunding, on Crowdcube, on 9 March.
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NewsFounders’ Forum Focus: What the Pitta!
What the Pitta! has ambitious expansion plans, and the growing trend for flexitarianism – or eating less meat to you and me – is helping to achieve them.
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NewsLaine grows FY lfls 11%
The Laine Pub Company, the London and Sussex pub operator and brewer, saw like-for-like turnover grow 11% in the year to 30 June, to £35m.
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NewsShake Shack looking to open more sites this year
Shake Shack, the US burger brand, could a few more UK sites this year, either in London or outside, MCA has learnt.
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NewsLeelex to launch Tonica at Exmouth Market
Leelex, the Leeds-based bar and restaurant operator, is launching Spanish and Basque concept Tonica in Clerkenwell, MCA understands.
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NewsMcMullen aiming to add four larges sites to estate in 2018
McMullen is hoping to add four large sites to its 86-strong managed pub division over the next 12 months, and “more if the opportunities arise”, MCA has learnt.
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News
Just Eat announces plastic reduction measures
Just Eat has announced a drive to reduce excess plastic in takeaway packaging – on the same day as Deliveroo revealed similar plans.
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News
Eataly confirms Bishopsgate market
Eataly, the Italian market and food hall, has confirmed it will open its first UK location at 135 Bishopsgate in 2020.
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NewsKerb launches next phase of inKERBator scheme
Street food business Kerb has announced the launch of the newest phase of its inKERBator scheme, in conjunction with commercial property company Landsec.
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NewsWagamama UK lfls up 8.2% in Q3
Wagamama saw UK like-for-like sales (lfls) growth of 8.2% in the third quarter to 28 January – improving on the 7.1% rise in the second quarter.
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NewsPrezzo awaits CVA sign-off
Investors in Prezzo, the c300-strong operator of its eponymous brand and Mexican chain Chimichanga, have yet to sign off on its plan for a Company Voluntary Arrangement, MCA understands.
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Analysis & InsightPrices up for 55% of same-line dishes
The price of same-line dishes have increased in more than half (55%) of cases, compared to the same period last year, according to MCA’s autumn/winter 2017 Menu Tracker, as operators look to boost margins.
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NewsUsher to open two new restaurants
Gary Usher, the North West-based chef and restaurateur, is set to open a further two restaurants.
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OpinionOff the hook
Loch Fyne never delivered the returns Greene King hoped for when it paid £68m for the business. With the pub operator and brewer trying to off load the brand again, Mark Wingett ask if it is worth casting the net out for
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Analysis & InsightDiversity in the workplace makes good business sense
Tea Colaianni, chair of the Women in Hospitality working group shares her views on why gender diversity in the workplace is an important goal to strive for.
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NewsMaxwell’s Group faces Roadhouse eviction
Maxwell’s Group has launched a campaign to save its Roadhouse venue from eviction.
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NewsDeliveroo to cut down takeaway plastics
Deliveroo is setting out steps to dramatically reduce the amount of plastic packaging that its takeaway meals are transported in.
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NewsMerchant House opens The Brig bar
Merchant House has opened was it has described as “surely London’s smallest bar”, The Brig, on the same site as its Bow Lane venue.