All MCA Insight articles in July 2015 – Page 5
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News
Rosa’s to consider options
Rosa’s, the London-based Thai cafe concept, is set to review its future funding options near the end of this year
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Collyer: Eating out sector in ‘sweet spot’ for growth
Pubs and restaurants are in the “sweet spot” for future growth, with value conscious consumers increasingly favouring affordable treats, according to Deutsche Bank analyst Geof Collyer.
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Deliveroo raises further £45m
Deliveroo, the online food delivery platform, has raised a further $70m (£45m) of new funding to accelerate expansion
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Robinsons sees uptake in new tenancy agreements
William Robinson, the joint-managing director of Robinsons, has told M&C the company’s new-style tenancy agreements have been now been taken up by almost a quarter of its tenants.
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SIBA to launch first food safety and quality programme
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is introducing a new food safety and quality management programme for its members
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The Alchemist to double up in Leeds
The Alchemist, the four-strong cocktail bar and restaurant concept founded by Living Ventures, is set to double its presence in Leeds
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Half Full Beer co acquires Ilkley Brewery
Yorkshire brewery Half Full Beer Co has acquired Ilkley Brewery in West Yorkshire for an undisclosed sum
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Joule’s free house arm buys second pub
Stone Property Ltd, the sister company of Shropshire brewer and pub operator Joule’s, has taken on its second free house.
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Opinion
The licensing landscape
Whilst rents are indeed high and premiums larger than in every other area in the UK, partners at Poppleston Allen Clare Eames and Lisa Inzani explain the impact on London’s licensing landscape
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News
Suffolk swaps Le Pain for Azzurri
Ben Suffolk has stepped down as head of property at Le Pain Quotidien to join the Azzurri Group, as its new acquisitions manager
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Williams swaps Paul UK for T2 tea
Darren Williams, who stepped down as commercial director of Paul UK, has joined tea retailer T2 tea as its new international retail director
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Costa appoints new CFO
Costa Coffee, the Whitbread-owned brand, has appointed Sarah Highfield, formerly of Tesco, as its new chief financial officer
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Pubcos join Stay in A Pub initiative
Enterprise Inns, Punch Taverns and Young’s have joined a group tasked with promoting accommodation in pubs across the UK.
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Revolution to open a De Cuba in Nottingham
Revolution Bars has secured a site in Nottingham for its Revoluciòn de Cuba brand, M&C understands.
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Analysis & Insight
Menu analysis: ‘Healthy eating not fully addressed’
Analysis of menus across leading pub and restaurant operators by M&C Allegra Foodservice has shown that healthier eating has yet to become mainstream with only 36% of brands providing full calorie information on menus.
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Jack: Expect a tough Q3 for Enterprise
Leading analyst Doug Jack at Numis has said that he expects like-for-like net income at Enterprise to be flat in Q3 due to tough World Cup-related comps
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Operators' interest in Boxpark surges
Roger Wade, the brains behind Boxpark, told M&C more than 100 food and drink operators have expressed interest in taking space at the second Boxpark due to open in Croydon next summer
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Retail agent appointed to Bluewater
Property advisory firm Time Retail Partners has been appointed to by Land Securities as retail agent for Bluewater shopping centre
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Maple Moose expansion on target
Maple Moose, the dessert franchise brand, is opening its next two site sin Croydon and Whitechapel as part of plans to grow its UK estate
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Pasta to-go concept launches in Piccadilly
A fast-casual pasta concept called Pasta Sereni is launching on Air Street, adjacent to Piccadilly, in September