All MCA Insight articles in July 2013 – Page 15
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Opinion
Marston’s confirms new Pitcher & Piano site details
Marston’s has confirmed the launch details of its first nw Pitcher & Piano site in five years in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, in early August
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News
Minister launches pub roundtable group
Ministers from different departments to meet twice a year to discuss issues in the pub trade
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News
Table Table launches loyalty scheme
Table Table, the Whitbread-owned pub-restaurant chain, has launched Tasty Rewards scheme
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News
Late-night levy income to fall short of estimates
Income generated by the late-night levy is likely to be below original estimates, a Government minister has admitted
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News
Beer duty stamp plan shelved
The Government has abandoned immediate plans to introduce fiscal stamps on beer bottles due to the “significant” costs it would place on the UK brewing industry
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Analysis & InsightThe regulatory headache
While the headlines focus on the shelving of minimum pricing, the Government’s latest pronouncement on alcohol represents a further tightening of the screw for an already over-regulated pub and club sector. John Harrington examines the details
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Opinion
Health bodies withdraw from Responsibility Deal
The future of the Alcohol Network of the Responsibility Deal is in jeopardy after a group of senior health bodies and professionals pulled out over the shelving of minimum pricing
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News
Bill’s on track for 30-strong estate
Bill’s is understood to be on track to reach the 30-site mark by the end of the year
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NewsPrezzo queries kids' meal ranking
Prezzo says low ranking is not a true reflection of what it provides - it occured because the company failed to fill out the questionnaire
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POD to consolidate estate
POD is to consolidate its estate before returning to the acquisition trail next year
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NewsLuminar returns to profit
The nightclub company reports pre-tax profit of £1.3m in its first full financial year, and revealed that it achieved returns on investment of more than 50%. Turnover stood at £89.9m.
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NewsSpirit reveals brand rollout potential
Fayre & Square could reach 250 sites, and Flaming Grill 225, while plans for the Leased estate were also discussed in an analysts’ site visit
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News
Star Pubs & Bars offers tenants Sky discount
The Heineken-owned leased operator offering tenants a 30% discount on Sky Ultimate for the next three years if they stock a specified range of Heineken products
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Analysis & Insight
Fast-casual continues to drive growth in US
Fast casual makes up just 14% of the total $223bn limited-service restaurant segment in the US, but its sales continue to outpace other operators
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News
Wahaca secures 12th site
Wahaca is understood to have secured its 12th site in London, in Great Portland Street
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Opinion
Beer and now
Brewpubs, long regarded as anachronistic throwbacks to the past are evolving into an eclectic mix of diverse outlets, catering for a wide range of modern drinkers
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News
CAU closes in on Bristol site
CAU, the casual dining steakhouse concept, is understood to be closing in on an opening in Bristol
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News
Hawksmoor team to launch new concept
Underdog, the company behind Hawksmoor, is to launch a new smaller concept called Foxlow this November in London’s Clerkenwell
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News
Brompton Club owners to launch Ruski’s Tavern
The Brompton Club owners to launch a new underground Russian-themed vodka and caviar bar called Ruski’s Tavern
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News
James Martin to open at Manchester casino complex
High profile chef James Martin is to open a new restaurant in a Manchester casino complex in September