All MCA Insight articles in July 2018 – Page 8
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NewsThe Cat’s Pyjamas strengthens pipeline
The Cat’s Pyjamas has lined up three further openings as it looks to eventually expand outside its Yorkshire heartland
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NewsHawksmoor confirms new location for NY opening
Hawksmoor has announced it will be opening its long-awaited New York restaurant next year, in the former United Charities Building in Manhattan.
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NewsCaffè Nero appoints new head of comms
Caffè Nero has appointed Gareth Hopley as its head of communications – a new role at the coffee chain.
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Analysis & InsightBeer and cider sales up 6.3%
Beer and cider sales were up 6.3% in the off-trade in the year up to 25 February 2018, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsPret to launch compostable cutlery from next year
Pret has announced it will be introducing compostable cutlery to all of its UK stores next year as part of its drive to be a more sustainable business.
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NewsNet migration fall 'possible disaster' for sector
The fall of net EU migration to its lowest level in four years are a “possible disaster” for the hospitality industry, UKHospitality has warned.
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NewsNewRiver: Hawthorn integration going well
NewRiver has this morning reported that Hawthorn Leisure, the 298-strong pub business it acquired in May for £106.8m, is expected to generate at least £3m of annualised operating synergies and that the integration of the business is progressing well.
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Analysis & InsightAI likely to create 6% net new jobs in sector by 2037
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to create a 6% net increase in jobs within the accommodation and food services sector, according to new analysis by PwC.
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NewsThird Whelans to open, with fourth lined up
Pub operator Austin Whelan is to open his third Whelans pub, in Kingston, this week with a fourth lined up to open in August.
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OpinionThe changing tale of ETM
Georgi Gyton spoke to the winners of The Evolution Award at this year’s Retailers’ Retailer of the Year Awards – ETM Group – about what prompted a change of strategy 18 months ago
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Analysis & InsightHot trends in the summertime
The rise of plant-based diets, declining alcohol consumption and a shift towards lower-sugar soft drinks are among the trends that are shaping the business models of many operators across the sector. Steve Gotham looks at what MCA data can tell us about consumer sentiment in these key areas
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NewsLike-for-likes up 8% at Liberation Group
Liberation Group has posted an 8% increase in like-for-likes (lfls) sales for the past 10 weeks. The West Country and Channel Island pub company said trading across its 44 managed pubs had been “exceptional” over the period, as they benefitted from the warm weather and World Cup. The group’s 21 ...
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NewsBubbacue ceases trading after CVL
Bubbacue, the North Ireland-based barbecue concept from Boojum Burrito founder John Blisard, has ceased operating.
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NewsMuffin Break opens two, lines up two more
Muffin Break, the Foodco concept, has opened two sites in recent weeks, with a further two forthcoming.
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NewsEuro Garages plans 50 new Greggs sites
Euro Garages UK is planning to open a further 50 Greggs stores across the UK by the end of 2018, following its acquisition of a collection of Little Chef sites last year, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & InsightSummer menu round up: tapping the veggie, vegan and wellness trends
All Bar Bar One has introduced four new vegan dishes as part of Wellness Wednesday 2-4-1, Abokado has got into poke, while PizzaExpress is hoping more veggie options will continue to drive sales growth now that a third of its pizzas are meatless.
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NewsIberica scraps openings, doubles down on core estate
Iberica, the Spanish restaurant group, has dropped plans for two new sites as it plans to “double down” on its existing estate, MCA has learnt.
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NewsReal Eating Co focuses on small format, high footfall sites
The Real Eating Company, the South East based group, is looking to double up in Southampton as it looks to further shift its business model away from full service restaurants to grab and go, MCA has learnt.
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NewsBrewDog plans opening in Peterhead and Norrköping
BrewDog has submitted plans to open a bar and restaurant in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.
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NewsBGF in Mission Mars talks
Business Growth Fund is believed to be in talks to invest in Mission Mars