All MCA Insight articles in July 2015 – Page 10
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News
Smith & Wollensky eyes Hong Kong after strong London launch
Nathan Evans, the man overseeing the international expansion of high-end American steakhouse concept Smith & Wollensky has told M&C Hong Kong is likely to be the second global outlet for the brand.
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Hawksmoor’s Turner set to launch the Tavern
Richard Turner, the executive chef of Hawksmoor and his business partner Simon Anderson, are set to launch a new venture called Tavern
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Operators set for Exmouth Market
Operators including Pizza Pilgrims and Soho House’s Dirty Burger are in advanced talks to open new sites in London’s Exmouth Market
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Opinion
In conversation with Luke Johnson
The prolific sector investor behind Risk Capital Partners on what it takes to be an entrepreneur in hospitality, the risks around crowdfunding, the dangers of deep discounting and passing up a certain Portuguese chicken concept
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News
Chipotle: Q2 lfls up 4.3% and record UK performance
Chipotle, the Mexican grill brand, has reported record opening sales for its latest UK site, as it announced a 4.3% rise in global like-for-like sales for the second quarter ending June 30.
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Land Sec: £10.5m of development lettings in London
Land Securities has secured £10.5m of development lettings in London signed since 1 April
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Brasserie Blanc launches sparkling rosé
Brasserie Blanc has teamed up with wine supplier Matthew Clarke to create its own sparkling rosé.
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News
Houlihan Lokey acquires McQueen
Houlihan Lokey, the international investment bank, has agreed to acquire McQueen Limited, the London-based independent advisory firm
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News
Palmers Brewery gets green light for £5m development
Palmers Brewery has been granted planning permission to regenerate The Three Cups site in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
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News
Atrium Bars administrators seek buyers
The administrators of Atrium Bars, the Nottinghamshire-based pub company, have announced it has sold one site and is seeking a buyer for the company’s remaining outlet.
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Marston’s managed lfls up 1.7%
Marston’s has reported like-for-like sales in its managed houses up 1.7% for the 41 weeks to 18 July and 2% in the past 10 weeks.
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TGI launches biggest menu revamp in eight years
TGI Friday’s has revealed the biggest revamp of its menu since 2007 will launch on Friday.
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News
Dry bar Redemption confirms Notting Hill site
Dry bar concept Redemption has confirmed it will open its first permanent site in Notting Hill.
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St Austell creates new technology director role
St Austell Brewery has created a new technology director role as it continues to “grow and invest for the future”
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Analysis & Insight
Smirnoff is fastest growing alcoholic drinks brand
Smirnoff vodka is Britain’s fastest growing booze brand, according to The Grocer’s 2015 survey of Britain’s Biggest Alcohol Brands
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News
SRA extends university programme
The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) is launching a co-branded programme with the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) to build on previous work between the two parties
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News
East Bristol Bakery to open vegetarian restaurant
The team behind East Bristol Bakery is opening a seasonal vegetarian restaurant in Bristol next week
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News
Storeys to open on BBC's roof
The former BBC Television Centre in White City, west London, is being transformed into a pop-up street food market called Storeys from 31 July
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News
Itsu continues regional expansion
Itsu, the Julian Metcalfe-founded chain, has secured further sites in Reading and Chelsea for openings next month