All MCA Insight articles in February 2019 – Page 7
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News
Whitbread outlines UK and international ambitions
Whitbread has used its Capital Markets Day to reiterate its belief in its “unique, vertically-integrated model” as a lever for growth and value creation.
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Loungers to open two more in Somerset
Loungers has applied to open two new sites in Somerset, in Street and Wells.
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Opinion
Playing the long game
Yesterday, it was revealed that EAT has appointed advisory firm Spayne Lindsay to review its options. On the back of this, James Wallin speaks to chief executive Andrew Walker about the turnaround of the business, its international ambitions and why any sale process is 12 to 18 months away.
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P Franco team take Legs site
The team behind P Franco in Clapton is opening a new Japanese drinking food restaurant in Hackney.
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Analysis & Insight
Diversity is the solution, not the problem
The reality for many women who have made it to the top is that it’s a reflection of their own dogged perseverance and determination, than any real proactive measures in the industry to facilitate career progression for women. This needs to change, says Holly Addison, head of the hospitality, travel & leisure practice at executive recruitment firm Odgers Berndtson.
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Five Guys to replace Côte in Camden
Five Guys has lined up a further opening at 32 Parkway in Camden – currently home to Côte Brasserie, according to Camden New Journal.
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News
Vita Mojo promotes Bowry
Vita Mojo has promoted Sanjay Bowry, formerly of Black Sheep Coffee, to head of operations, MCA understands.
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NewsMission Mars secures Liverpool site from Bistro Qui?
Manchester-based operator Mission Mars has acquired the Hub Alehouse & Kitchen in Liverpool City Centre on a leasehold basis, from Bistro Qui?
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TRG CEO McCue to step down
The Restaurant Group chief executive Andy McCue is to leave the company “due to extenuating personal circumstances”.
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NewsThunderbird, Beer+Burger and Hook added to The O2 line-up
The O2 has revealed a number of additional F&B operators to open under its famous roof, including Thunderbird Fried Chicken, Beer+Burger and Hook.
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Heineken reports FY double digit growth in UK
Heineken has said that volume growth in the UK was in double digits in 2018.
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NewsGreggs’ vegan sausage rollout
Greggs is rolling out the availability of its vegan sausage roll across its estate, capitalising on huge PR success it has generated.
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NewsEAT sees sales uplift from focus on food and service
EAT chief executive Andrew Walker has updated MCA on the progress of the brand’s turnaround programme. He said of the three core pillars of the refresh programme – service, food quality and ambience – the first two had now been overhauled, while rolling out a fresh look across the estate ...
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NewsDeadline for final Pat Val bids today
Patisserie Holdings’ administrator KPMG has given bidders until lunchtime today to make their best and final offers for the business.
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News
Faster planning appeals plans welcomed
UKHospitality has welcomed a recommendation to cut planning appeals decisions by five months.
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OpinionThe value of humble leadership
The latest Savannah Boardroom lunch saw senior executives discuss the merits of humility in leadership. Tim Clouting asks whether this approach is an effective way to build trust or just a myth peddled by management gurus.
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NewsConcept watch: YO! Dinner, YO! Way
MCA examines YO! Sushi’s new DNA dining concept which embraces the trend for personalisation.
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Analysis & InsightBDO’s Top 10 predictions for 2019
Advisory firm BDO presents its Top 10 predictions for the restaurants and bars sector in 2019, suggesting this will be the year the power shift between tenants and landlords completes and that “value meals” will become the norm.
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NewsMCA Introduces: Ninth Life
MCA visits Laine’s latest venue, Ninth Life, an ambitious festival-themed multi-storey venue in Catford.
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NewsTipping legislation delayed again
The Government has confirmed that legislation around tipping policies will not be implemented until later in the year at the earliest.