All MCA Insight articles in February 2018 – Page 8
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NewsBarbecoa has gone into administration
Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group has confirmed its Barbecoa business has gone into administration.
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Pint Shop eyes Birmingham opening
Pint Shop, the Cambridge-based beer house concept, is in talks to open a site in Birmingham
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Toon swaps CDG for Chopstix
Michael Toon has stepped down from the Casual Dining Group (CDG) to join Chopstix Group
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NewsHallmark of community dining
The three new food halls due to open in London this year under Market Halls could be the next tranche of a long-mooted trend, with 16 food hall proposals in the capital alone. MCA examines the potential
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NewsJamie Oliver’s restaurants saw 28% business rates hike
The Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group has seen business rates rise 28% across its estate in the last year, according to analysis by Colliers.
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Opinion
Follow the moneyball
As trading conditions get tougher, the winners are likely to be those who adapt fastest to a shifting environment. Yumpingo’s Gary Goodman looks at how operators can harness the Moneyball formula of using big data to give themselves the edge.
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IRC to open five restaurants with Gino D’Acampo this year
Individual Restaurants has said it will open a minimum of five restaurants with celebrity chef Gino D’ Acampo this year.
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NewsFood to go conference highlights huge opportunities for sector
MCA round-ups a bite-size selection of the best content from last week’s Food To Go Conference, held at the Ham Yard Hotel
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Boisdale commercial director to step down
Harry Owen is to step down from his role as commercial director at Boisdale to re-join CityAM.
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Analysts corner: Liberum on Domino’s
Analysts at Liberum have given their view on Domino’s, saying they see multiple reasons for caution.
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NewsCoyote Ugly has three more UK sites lined up for 2018
Coyote Ugly Saloon has a further three UK sites already lined up to open in 2018, in addition to its recently announced Manchester venue.
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NewsBoparan rebrands Ed’s Easy Diner
Boparan Restaurant Group is rolling out a new name and new design for its Ed’s Easy Diner model, MCA has learnt.
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NewsBreeden eyes 75 sites for SEV brands by 2023
Adam Breeden has told MCA that he is aiming for 75 sites across his Bounce, Flight Club USA and Puttshack brands within the next five years.
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Piers Adam to launch new concept
Nightclub entrepreneur Piers Adam has teamed up with the owner of Newcastle’s Fat Buddha to launch new concept, Antler, with plans for a wider rollout.
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Slim Chickens secures first UK site
The first site for Slim Chickens, the US restaurant chain which is launching in the UK in partnership with Boparan Restaurant Group, will be a former Giraffe site in Marylebone, MCA understands.
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NewsFortitude Bakehouse to open in Bloomsbury
Fortitude Bakehouse – a new bakery concept from the founders of coffee bar chain Fernandez & Wells and Patisserie Organic – is to open in Bloomsbury on 1 March.
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Analysis & InsightThe power of the PR stunt
With Greggs hosting a number of special Valentine’s Day pop-up restaurants within its stores this week, Georgi Gyton investigates how experiential marketing can be used to increase the brand presence of food and drink operators.
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Analysis & InsightTop of Mind poll shows resilience across sector
MCA’s Top of Mind survey – based on interviews with leading figures across the eating and drinking-out sector – has shown a further decline in confidence about the trading environment, with only 25% feeling positive.
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Maxwell’s to take on Muriel’s Kitchen site
Maxwell’s Group, the London-based restaurant company, is understood to be planning an opening at the former Muriel’s Kitchen site in London’s Old Compton Street.
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Wardman steps down from Amber
Amber Taverns managing director James Baer has confirmed that co-founder Bryan Wardman is to take a “well-earned retirement” as planned.