All MCA Insight articles in July 2016 – Page 9
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Guy to chair Crepeaffaire
Andrew Guy MBE, chief executive of Ed’s Easy Diner, is joining Crepeaffaire and sister company Frizzenti as non-executive chairman.
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M Restaurants to launch brand extension
M Restaurants is to launch a new smaller format called M Social, to take advantage of ”opportunities in local London markets”
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British Land CEO says Brexit likely to lead to ‘cautious approach’
British Land chief executive Chris Grigg has said the company has continued to see strong demand for retail leases since the EU referendum but has said he expects some occupiers and investors to “take a more cautious approach”.
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Castle Rock acquires 22nd pub, eyes further growth
Nottingham-based brewer and pub operator Castle Rock has secured its 22nd site with the acquisition of the freehold of the Cricketers Rest in Kimberley.
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Iberica confirms Scottish openings
Spanish restaurant group Iberica has secured its first two sites in Scotland
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OpinionUsing your noodle
Whilst the majority of the sector is finding the current climate challenging, Wagamama has gone back to its roots to come out of a period of stagnation and is now driving forward, reporting double-digit growth in the process
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Scottish pubs code published
The voluntary code of practice for tied tenanted and leased pubs in Scotland has been published.
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FY lfls up 13.1% at Wagamama
Wagamama saw like-for-like sales increase 13.1% across its UK estate in the year to the end of April
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Shepherd Neame completes eighth ETI acquisition
Shepherd Neame has completed the acquisition of the eighth and final pub in a package from Enterprise Inns, MCA understands.
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Ex-Ping Pong CEO to launch Ichibuns concept
Paul Sarlas, the former chief executive of Ping Pong, is set to launch a new Japanese concept called Ichibuns in London’s Soho
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Todd advising Bakkavor of Inferno expansion
Kevin Todd, the former managing director of Mitchells & Butlers, is advising on the expansion of pizza concept, Inferno Pizza
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NewsKeefe steps down from Carluccio's
Mike Keefe has stepped down as international development director at Carluccio’s in order to pursue new challenges, MCA understands.
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NewsCan Punch’s takeaway plan really deliver?
MCA talks to Punch’s development director David Wigham about how the group’s new partnership with Just Eat will work in practice, and looks at whether this can be a valuable driver of trade or simply one more encouragement for customers to swap the snug for the sofa.
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NewsSeafood Pub Co founder eyes national rollout
Joycelyn Neve, the founder of Seafood Pub Company, has told MCA her long-term goal is to roll the estate out nationwide.
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Abokado launches delivery service
Abokado, the healthy eating chain, is providing a delivery offer for the first time.
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Rude Health Café eyes expansion
Rude Health, the food and drink brand known for its healthy cereals, has launched the Rude Health Café in London’s Fulham, with hopes to expand if its ‘healthy balance’ message takes off.
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Snug Bars to grow to 10 by October
Snug Bars co-founder Giles Fry has told MCA he expects to open a further two sites by October.
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OpinionBrexit – Time for a VAT Cut?
Oakman Inns & Restaurants chief executive Peter Borg-Neal says that in the fallout from the Brexit, the sector needs to unite behind a common cause that can provide a boost to all operators. Is it time to reignite the VAT cut debate?
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BrewDog appoints head of Equity for Punks
BrewDog has extended the responsibilities of marketing director Sarah Warman to include its Equity for Punks crowdfunding programme.
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OpinionHe’s Eclectic
Last year the future looked bleak for listed late-night operator Eclectic Bar Group as it suffered a slump in sales from its core student market. But with the involvement of Luke Johnson came an unexpected new direction, a restructure and a resultant upturn in sales. Lee Nicolson – the recently appointed managing director of Eclectic – talks to James Wallin about partying, ping pong and piers.