All MCA Insight articles in July 2015 – Page 16
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Grain Store considers further transport growth
The parent company of the Grain Store would consider furthering its partnership with franchisee Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE) to open more sites at transport locations
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First nightclub micro-distillery launched
The first micro-distillery in a nightclub has been launched in Dublin.
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NewsTossed eyes further international growth
Tossed is eyeing further international expansion after its successful opening in Dubai last week, with trademarks already secured for other countries.
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NewsThwaites seeks new head brewer
Thwaites is seeking a new head brewer for its restructured brewing operation after the current holder of the post retired following 40 years with the company.
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Dry bar concept Redemption secures first site
Redemption Bar, the dry bar concept, has secured its first permanent site, M&C understands.
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Innis & Gunn announces appointments to senior team
Scottish craft brewer Innis & Gunn has announced the appointment of a new senior level team to support its expansion plans.
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NewsBill’s confirms Trafford Centre opening
Bill’s is set to open at the New Orleans dining quarter at Manchester’s intu Trafford Centre
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NewsSquare Pie to hit 40 sites
Gourmet pie shop chain Square Pie is considering franchising to accelerate its expansion as part of plans to reach up to 40 UK sites in the next three to four years
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The Troubadour goes on the market
Celebrated music venue and restaurant, the Troubadour has been put on the market.
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Spur unveils details of first small format site
RBW, the new high street concept from Spur Steak & Grill restaurants, has launched its first site in Corby, Northants at a new cinema development
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NewsCoffee Republic to double UK estate
Coffee Republic, the rapidly expanding coffee shop group, is on track to double its UK estate by the end of the year
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Il Caffe della Terra to launch in UK
Italian coffee brand Il Caffe della Terra is planning to launch in the UK with a franchise of its coffee house concept
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Koh Thai to host summer pop-up
Thai restaurant operator The Koh Group is launching a Koh Thai Tapas summer pop-up in Bournemouth throughout August
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NewsPunch to open pilot site for licensed café concept
Punch Taverns has chosen a site in East Lothian to pilot its licensed café/bistro concept Brewed & Baked.
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NewsOlive Tree founder to roll out cocktail bar
Restaurant group Olive Tree Brasserie is seeking investment to roll out its Greek brasserie concept as well as a newly launched cocktail bar called Elia
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Enterprise to offer added support for Cask Ale Week
Enterprise Inns has announced increased support for more than 1,000 pubs during Cask Ale Week 2015.
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Meantime to pilot craft quality assurance scheme
Meantime has been chosen by food safety certification scheme SALSA to pilot its new beer module.
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Homeslice confirms Old Street for third site
Homeslice, the artisan pizza by the slice concept, has confirmed it will open its third site at the Old Food Hall in Old Street.
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NewsCote set to change hands in £250m deal
The current high level of M&A activity in the UK restaurant sector is set to be further underlined by the sale of Cote, the French brasserie chain, in a deal worth £250m, according to Sky News.
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Analysis & InsightLittle and large
The Azzurri Group has done a canny bit of business acquiring the fast-casual concept Coco Di Mama, while Costa has decided to follow rival Starbucks’ route in looking to enhance its food offer through a partnership with a smaller complimentary brand. Mark Wingett asks if it is time for more sector companies to seek new partnerships and add further strings to their bows.