All MCA Insight articles in February 2018 – Page 11
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News
The Diner closes Southampton site
The Diner has further consolidated its estate with the closure of its only regional site, in Southampton
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Tim Hortons to see “accelerated international growth”
Restaurant Brands has said it is looking to accelerate the international development of its Tim Hortons brand.
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Craft brewer to sue MillerCoors
A US craft brewer has announced it is filing a lawsuit against MillerCoors, accusing the global beer giant of trying to “co-opt” its identity.
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Analysis & Insight
Spend up at restaurants and bars in January
Expenditure across Hotels, Restaurants and Bars grew by 3.7% last month, compared to January 2017, according to the latest Consumer Spending Index data from Visa UK.
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News
Imbiba plans three Growth Fund investments per year
Imbiba is looking to make two to three investments a year through its £50m Growth Fund.
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Pret to open at Dubai Mall
Pret A Manger is to open a site at Dubai Mall in partnership with Emirates Leisure Retail.
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Yum! appoints new Pizza Hut Europe MD
Yum! Brands has appointed Regina Borda to the role of managing director of Pizza Hut Europe.
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Vianet launches enhanced iDraught app
Vianet has launched a new and improved app for its iDraught beer quality and waste management system.
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Leon reveals plans for Asian concept
Leon founder John Vincent has revealed the healthy fast food chain is going to be launching an Asia-inspired concept, as it looks to continue on its growth trajectory.
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Leon to expand overseas footprint with HMSHost
Leon has announced it is planning a further 20 store openings in Europe and the Middle East through its partnership with HMSHost International.
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Analysis & Insight
Innovation is on the menu, but the price has to be right
Which operators are making the greatest strides in evolving their product offer, who stands out for their approach to pricing? Steve Gotham looks at what data from MCA’s Menu Tracker can tell us on the crucial subjects of price and product innovation.
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Gusto promotes Snell to MD
Gusto Restaurants, the Palatine Private Equity-backed chain, has appointed Matt Snell as its new managing director, MCA has learnt.
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Turner joins Ole & Steen board
Graham Turner, the former chief executive of Tragus, has joined the board of Danish bakery and café chain Ole & Steen, MCA understands.
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Splendid lines up fourth Jack & Alice
Splendid Restaurants has lined up a fourth opening under its fledgling wine bar & pantry concept, Jack & Alice.
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Imbiba closes £50m Growth Fund
Imbiba has closed its £50m Growth Fund, including £30m investment provided by the British Business Bank.
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Opinion
Managing the data deluge
The way hospitality businesses capture, store and use data is changing, with the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation set to have a wide-reaching impact on the sector. The Hostech conference, held last month at London’s Ham Yard Hotel, looked at how the sector is managing these technical challenges.
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Lilley: Prices still have a long way to fall
Abokado chief executive Mark Lilley has told MCA that there has been a shift in landlords’ attitudes towards operators but further flexibility is desperately needed.
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Analysts corner: Barnfather on Ei Group
Leading analyst Anna Barnfather, of Liberum, has given her view on the recent trading update by Ei Group, stressing that she sees the 0.5% growth in like-for-like net income growth as disappointing given the relative out-performance of the wet-led market.
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News
Five Points Brewery acquires Hackney pub
The Five Points Brewing Company has acquired Hackney pub the Pembury Tavern.
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Sector ‘needs more clarity’ on Good Work Plan
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has welcomed the steps to address illegal use of unpaid interns as part of the Good Work plan but called on the Government to provide additional clarity for businesses.