All articles by Georgia Cronin – Page 52
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Analysis & InsightPub dinners down as older consumers stay away
The number of consumers visiting pubs for dinner declined in 2019 as the older demographic visited less, new research by the NPD Pub Tracker has revealed.
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NewsZim Braai aims for five in five
With its second opening lined up in Bournemouth next month, African dining concept Zim Braai is looking to reach five restaurants in five years, founder Andy Lennox has told MCA.
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NewsSix by Nico makes London debut
The Nico Simeone-led restaurant concept Six by Nico is to open in the former Zizzi site in Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia this month.
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NewsGrind shifts focus to retail with Soho House tie-up
London-based coffee concept Grind has announced a new partnership with Soho House as it looks to grow its supply and retail arm this year.
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NewsProfits up at Cote
Cote has reported ‘satisfactory’ growth in its financial report for the year ending 28 July 2019.
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ArticleTenanted Pub Company Summit key take outs
Progressive partnerships, big deals and pressing industry challenges were just some of the topics covered by speakers at MCA’s Tenanted Pub Company Summit last week. Here are some of the key take outs…
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NewsBrains to sell off 40 sites
Welsh brewer Brains has announced plans to sell 40 managed and partnership pubs that are not considered ‘core to its business.’
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NewsTGI’s finalises executive team
TGI Fridays UK has finalised its executive team with the appointment off Alan Clark as chief financial officer.
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Analysis & InsightRum to follow gin upward trajectory
Rum sales rose 7% year on year in 2019, contributing to a 6.2% rise in sales across the spirits category, new research from CGA has found.
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NewsBrighton curry concept gears up for expansion
Brighton-based Indian street food concept Curry Leaf Café will expand along the South Coast this year, co-founder Euan Sey has told MCA.
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NewsGreggs marks record year but has uncertain 2020 outlook
Greggs has reported an “exceptional year of progress” in its preliminary results released today for the year ended 28 December 2019.
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NewsStar Buying Club saves licensees over £500,000 to date
Star Pubs & Bars Buying Club has saved licensees more than £500,000 on goods and services since it began negotiating terms with member suppliers a year ago, the group has revealed.
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NewsPizza Pilgrims: ‘We can be a gateway for people’s careers’
Ahead of the opening of its first hospitality training academy this month, Pizza Pilgrims co-founder Thom Elliot has said the social enterprise will not only train future Pilgrim employees, but also act as a “gateway to work.”
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NewsHigh Court sanctions Ei/Stonegate deal
Ei Group has announced that the High Court has sanctioned the scheme of arrangement for the Stonegate deal.
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NewsShaughnessy steps down from Chick ‘n’ Sours
Chick ‘n’ Sours operations director Ben Shaughnessy has stepped down after just 18 months in the role, MCA understands.
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NewsBrasserie Bar Co promotes Ferrier to MD
Brasserie Bar Co’s chief commercial officer Richard Ferrier has been promoted to managing director, MCA understands.
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NewsNew distillery concept takes former Jamie’s site
A new gin distillery concept, 1751 Distillery Bar & Kitchen, has opened in the former Jamie’s Italian site on More London Place.
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NewsEmma McClarkin: BBPA and UKH are “much stronger together”
The British Beer and Pub Association and UK Hospitality are “much stronger together,” Emma McClarkin, BBPA CEO told delegates at MCA’s Tenanted Pub Company Summit yesterday.
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NewsUKH urges Government to “act swiftly” on business rates
UK Hospitality has welcomed the Government’s statement on the impact of business rates but has urged it to act swiftly.
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NewsPure kicks off airport strategy with Gatwick launch
Pure has lined up its first airport site, in Gatwick’s North Terminal, as it looks to expand in the travel hub sector.