All MCA Insight articles in February 2018 – Page 7
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News
Collis joins Soho House restaurants JV as FD
Kate Collis, former chief financial officer of Vital Ingredient, has joined Quentin Restaurants, the Soho House joint venture, as its new finance director
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News
Fazenda founders confirm Catalan concept
The founders of the Fazenda group have confirmed the launch of Catalonian concept, Tast Cuina Catalana, in Manchester’s King Street in June.
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Analysis & Insight
Pubs continue to take share from restaurants
The latest MCA data has shown that pubs continue to win share from restaurants as consumers increasingly demand perceived value for money.
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News
Indian hospitality firm acquires Galvin Bistrot de Luxe
Mars World Hospitality, the Mumbai-based hotel and restaurant operator, has acquired Galvin Bistrot de Luxe in London’s Baker Street
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News
Coco di Mama secures Yumchaa site
Coco Di Mama, the Azzurri Group-backed, quick-service Italian concept, will today open its 21st site in the capital
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Opinion
A collective voice
Today sees a crucial vote on the creation of one trade body representing the whole of hospitality. James Wallin talks to Kate Nicholls, the CEO-elect of UKHospitality, about the reasons behind the new body and why the sector needs to speak with one voice
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News
Green leaves MealPal
Nick Green has left his role as general manager UK at MealPal, MCA understands.
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News
Jones Family Project to open in Eccleston Yards
The Jones Family Project, the Shoreditch steak restaurant, is opening a second site at Grosvenor’s Eccleston Yards redevelopment, MCA has learnt.
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Opinion
KFC: 'Supply chain is a complex science'
KFC’s failure to supply chicken to its restaurants has forced it to close hundreds of sites. Following a switch of suppliers from Bidvest to DHL, MCA asked experts in the industry what could have gone wrong
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News
Fuller’s acquires Dark Star
Fuller’s is set to enhance its craft beer credentials after acquiring West Sussex-based Dark Star Brewing for an undisclosed sum, MCA has learnt.
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News
Vapiano announces three London openings
Vapiano is to double its London estate with three new openings in 2018, MCA understands.
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News
Which Wich plans 120 UK sites in 10 years
The team bringing US sandwich chain Which Wich to the UK has told MCA the plan is to reach 120 sites within ten years.
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News
LV eyes Birmingham for second Grand Pacific
Living Ventures chief executive Jeremy Roberts has told MCA that the group aims to open a second site for its Grand Pacific concept early next year, with Birmingham the likely location.
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Wing Wing plans 200 UK sites
Wing Wing, the Korean-style chicken and beer ‘chimaek’ shop concept, plans to open 200 UK sites as part of a five year plan, MCA has learnt.
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News
C&C ends Pabst US partnership
C&C Group, the Magners producer, has announced it is ending its partnership with Pabst in the US.
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News
Camile Thai secures two more UK sites
Camile Thai Kitchen, the Dublin-based takeaway and delivery concept, has secured its second and third sites in the UK.
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Analysis & Insight
Consumers underestimate calories by 50%
A third of people in the UK underestimate how many calories they are eating, according to an analysis of Office of National Statistics data.
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News
KFC closes 750 sites amid supply issues
KFC was forced to close up to 750 of its 900 UK restaurants yesterday after delivery problems meant the group to run out of chicken.
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News
Russell Hume goes into administration
Russell Hume, the meat wholesaler and former supplier of Wetherspoon and Jamie’s Italian, has gone into administration with KPMG appointed as administrators.
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Opinion
People drinking better not more: an opportunity, not a threat
Diageo chief executive Ivan Menezes talks about the opportunities presented by increasingly moderate and responsible relationships with alcohol around the world