All MCA Insight articles in February 2018 – Page 12
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News
Jamie’s Italian creditors approve CVA
Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group has confirmed that creditors have overwhelmingly supported the group’s Company Voluntary Arrangement plan, which is likely to see at least 12 restaurants close.
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Harris + Hoole to open three more sites by summer
Caffe Nero plans to open three Harris + Hoole (H+H) coffee shops in the UK, in the next four months, Nero founder Gerry Ford told delegates at the MCA Food to Go conference.
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Caffe Nero to open hubs of 100 sites in US
Caffe Nero founder Gerry Ford said the coffee chain plans to open hubs of 100 stores in US states, rather than try and saturate the market.
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Honest Burgers goes West
Honest Burgers, the Active Partners-backed group, is to make its debut in the South West, in Bristol, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & Insight
Christmas dinner prices up 3.6% for 2017
The cost of eating out on Christmas Day in 2017 grew by 3.6% year-on-year- to £52.15 a head for the cheapest meal, excluding drinks, the latest MCA data has shown.
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TGI updates on pipeline
TGI Friday’s has updated on its pipeline for 2018, and reiterated that it is focussed on growth rather than disposals.
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Goose Island rebrands UK site, eyes more
AB InBev has rebranded its debut UK Goose Island bar after adapting the format to suit British tastes.
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Opinion
An Honest Approach
This year is set to be significant for Honest Burgers as it gears up to expand its offer into the regions. Its co-founders explain how, in a crowded and unpredictable market, they see honesty as the best policy.
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News
El Pastor to double up
El Pastor, the Mexican taqueria from Barrafina founders Sam and James Hart and Crispin Somerville, is to open its second site, Tortilleria El Pastor at 106 Druid Street, Bermodsey, in late March 2018.
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News
Parched extends veg offer
Parched London, the London based pub and bar operator, has extended its fully vegan and vegetarian offer at its latest opening Wildflower after unexpected levels demand, MCA has learnt.
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Hej Coffee to double up
Hej Coffee, the speciality coffee shop operator and consultancy, have opened a second store, in Somerset House.
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News
Bodean's eyes train station concessions
Bodean’s BBQ, the London smokehouse restaurant group, is looking at train station concessions as a potential low capex route to growth.
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News
Bookatable Diner Awards revealed
Online restaurant booking service, Bookatable has named Aqua Shard as ‘Best Restaurant in London 2018’ its Diner Awards.
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News
Tenpin operator acquires two new sites
Ten Entertainment Group, the Tenpin operator, has acquired two new bowling alleys, taking its estate to 42.
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News
Gusto raises over £50k for Tim Bacon Foundation
Italian restaurant group Gusto has raised more than £50,000 for the Tim Bacon Foundation after collecting donations from diners throughout January.
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Radici freehold on market for £3.6m
The freehold investment of Radici in Islington is being marketed for a guide price of £3.645m.
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Jamie’s Italian creditors to vote on CVA today
Creditors of the Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group will vote today on proposals for a Company Voluntary Arrangement, which is likely to see at least 12 restaurants close across the estate.
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News
British Land acquires Woolwich Estate for £103m
British Land has acquired the 4.9-acre Woolwich Estate in south east London for £103m, representing a net initial yield of 4.1%.
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News
One in four visit pub once a week, poll claims
One in four adults visit their local pub at least once a week, according to a poll conducted by Ei Group.
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White Rabbit backing Lina Stores restaurant concept
The team behind iconic Soho-based, Italian deli, Lina Stores is set to open their first restaurant