All MCA Insight articles in January 2014 – Page 23
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Johnson to make bingo call
Luke Johnson has hired a former Gala Coral executive to head a new bingo business, fuelling fresh speculation that he could launch a bid for at least part of the Gala Bingo chain, writes The Times
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Former Buddha Bar site to become events space
The former Buddha Bar at London’s Victoria Embankment has been acquired by to One Embankment Ltd for £3.9m and will be operated by Hammer Holdings alongside its One Mayfair and One Marylebone locations
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NewsOakman FY lfls rise 14.5%; losses widen
Oakman Inns and Restaurants, the Hertfordshire-based group led by Peter Borg-Neal, has reported a 14.5% rise in like-for-like sales in the year to 31 March as turnover grew 18.8% to £9m
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Analysis & InsightUK coffee shop market to exceed £8.7bn in turnover
The total UK coffee shop market will exceed 20,500 outlets and turnover of £8.7bn by 2018, with 4.5% annual outlet growth over the five-year period, according to the latest research by Allegra Strategies
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All Our Bars Christmas lfls rise 2.4%
All Our Bars, the Kent-based multiple pub operator led by Paul Wigham, has reported a 2.4% rise in like-for-like sales over Christmas but said it could have been better if the weather had been more favourable
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Denny’s again looks to the UK
Denny’s, one of the largest fast-casual restaurant chains in the US, is again looking to make its debut in the UK after telling M&C Report that it is “actively seeking potential new franchisees” here
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NewsMarston's markets £6.6m sale and leaseback
Marston’s is marketing the freehold of a landmark Pitcher & Piano site in Newcastle on a sale and leaseback basis for offers in excess of £6.6m
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NewsCoal consolidates estate
Coal Grill & Bar has consolidated its estate after securing further openings in Gloucester and Swindon, whilst at the same time agreeing to sell its existing site in Wimbledon to Wahaca
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NewsBenito’s Hat secures Leadenhall site
Benito’s Hat Mexican Kitchen, the London-based restaurant chain, has secured a sixth site in London, M&C Report has learnt
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Analysis & Insight
Cinema takings fell in 2013
Takings at UK cinemas fell in 2013 by the biggest margin in 22 years, as box offices struggled to match the success of James Bond’s Skyfall, new research shows
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NewsRollo: Spirit one to avoid
A leading analyst has chosen Spirit Pub Company as one of his four stocks to avoid in 2014
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NewsStarbucks secures further UK franchisee
Starbucks UK has secured its third franchise partner in the UK as it looks to open 200 sites across the country under franchise by 2017
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Lola’s to up transport hub presence
Lola’s Cupcakes is to ramp up its transport hub presence, after teaming up with Transport for London (TfL), to launch its first cupcake cart at Kings Cross St Pancras London Underground station.
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New Moon Pubco to launch Beef & Pudding
New Moon Pub Company is set to open the first site under its new food-led concept, Beef & Pudding, this spring in Manchester city centre.
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New falafel concept launches, eyes 100 sites
Falafel City, a new falafel concept from former chartered accountant Mitan Sachdev and his wife Kajal, has secured its first site in Finchley, north London, and has ambitious plans to grow to 100 outlets, M&C Report has learnt
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Chicken Shop to open in High Holborn
Soho House, the bar, restaurant and members club group led by Nick Jones, is set to open a further Chicken Shop site in High Holborn
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Leeds exec board rejects late-night levy
The executive board of Leeds City Council has backed calls to not press ahead with the introduction of a late-night levy in the city
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Regional “pockets of gold” to emerge
Regional towns and cities will emerge as “pockets of gold” this year as retailers and restaurants increase demand for key locations, according to a new report by Jones Lang LaSalle
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Vianet appoints new non-exec
Vianet, the beer flow monitoring and data management company, has announced the appointment of Mike McGoun as non-executive director from 1 February
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Belhaven rebrands craft beers
Belhaven, the Greene King-owned Scottish brewer and pub operator, has rebranded its craft beer range