All MCA Insight articles in February 2019 – Page 3
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NewsSarlas replaced by Jenkins at Wells group
Paul Sarlas, the former Ping Pong dim sum chief executive, has left his role at the Jason Wells Group, MCA understands.
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NewsCatling returns to sector with The Belle in Cambridgeshire
Urban Inns co-founder David Catling has returned to the pub sector after taking on The Belle in Bassingbourne, Cambridgeshire.
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NewsNumnum launches in Southwark arches
Numnum, the contemporary Chinese concept, has launched its debut bricks and mortar in Southwark after a pop-up in Brick Lane.
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NewsCity Pub Group acquires Pride of Paddington
City Pub Group has grown its London estate to 18 with the acquisition of the Pride of Paddington, MCA has learnt.
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NewsACI to explore funding options
Anglian Country Inns is to examine its options this year as it seeks to fund the next stage of its growth, MCA understands.
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DiaryVeg true barbecue
Red’s True Barbecue is not a restaurant concept that fits well into the all-pervasive vegan/vegetarian mega-trend Meat-centric American barbecue has fallen out of favour among UK consumers in an uncanny correlation with the rise of plant based food. Red’s meanwhile may have been responsible for some mischievous, not altogether complimentary ...
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OpinionAllergic reaction
Leon’s John Vincent, who received criticism last month for the company’s approach to communicating allergen information, has now called on the industry to work together to find the way forward. James Wallin looks at what the likes of Leon and Pret are doing to tackle the issue and asks to what extent the sector can take responsibility for sufferers’ safety.
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NewsBlind Tiger Inns grows to 15
Blind Tiger Inns, the Chris Tulloch-led operator, has opened its 15th site after taking on the The Grapes in Liverpool’s Matthew Street.
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NewsEmeny joins WH Smith board
Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny has joined the board of WH Smith as a non-executive director.
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NewsGaming café concept takes on Pizzabuzz site
Gaming café concept Platform Hub One has taken on the former Pizzabuzz site in Shoreditch.
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NewsCamerons acquires York site
Camerons, the North East-based brewer and pub operator, has acquired Sutlers bar in York from a private vendor.
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NewsWeekend press round-up, 23-24 February 2019
MCA presents a round-up of this weekend’s press stories relating to the sector
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NewsKottler joins Gaucho as CFO
Former D&D London chief financial officer, Jim Kottler, has joined Gaucho in the same role.
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OpinionA marriage of convenience
Sarah Fox, the former head of restaurants for Hammerson, looks at how the role of F&B in retail has changed over the years and how it has impacted on the relationship between tenants and landlords.
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NewsDerry joins NWTC board
The New World Trading Company (NWTC) has appointed Mark Derry as a non-executive director.
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Analysis & Insight'Still headroom for new sites'
The latest Market Growth Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners shows managed restaurant numbers are in decline for the first time in 14 years. With the tide turning after an unprecedented five year 27.3% growth period, MCA news editor Finn Scott-Delany picks apart the nuances of the study.
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NewsRufus Hall to head new management team at Epic
Rufus Hall, the former Orchid Group chief executive, has been appointed chairman of the 11-strong Epic Pubs estate, with Jo Probert, formerly of Slug & Lettuce coming in as MD.
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NewsYosma to be replaced by Playa Bar
Good Food Society, the high-end restaurant group, has closed its Yosma restaurant in Marylebone, and is replacing it with new concept Playa Bar, MCA understands.
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NewsEast Coast Concepts appoints Kaye as MD
East Coast Concepts, the Manchester-based operator of Neighbourhood and Victors, has appointed Simon Kaye as managing director, as it targets growth across the UK, MCA has learnt.
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NewsBEAR eyes rollout with Jack Wills
BEAR, the East Midlands based coffee shop operator, has confirmed its partnership with Jack Wills, as flagged up by MCA earlier this month, and said the format could be rolled out across the UK and worldwide.