All MCA Insight articles in July 2019 – Page 12
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Stonegate reports 69% Women’s World Cup sales boost
Stonegate has reported an overall sales uplift of 69% at its venues which screened the Women’s World Cup (WWC) semi-final, which saw England play the United States. The sales boost was based on the average run rate for Tuesday evening between 7-10pm for the previous six weeks. Stonegate said it ...
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Big Mamma considers market model
Big Mamma Group, the operator of Gloria and recently opened Circolo Popolare restaurants, is weighing up a potential food market in London, under a similar model to its Paris-based La Felicità, MCA understands.
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All aboard the vegan express
MCA market insight director Steve Gotham looks at the rise and rise of veganism and its impact on menu development over the past two years.
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Flat Iron Steak shutters Notting Hill site
Flat Iron Steak has closed its site in Notting Hill, it has been reported.
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Incipio announces Lost in Brixton
Incipio Group has announced its next site, Lost in Brixton, will open in Brixton Village in July.
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Moonshine Bars lines up two London sites for its Bavarian concept
Moonshine Bars has secured two further London sites for its Bavarian concept Munich Cricket Club, including a flagship location in Victoria and another in Canary Wharf.
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SSP appoints Greene King's Richard Lewis as new CEO UK & Ireland
Greene King’s Richard Lewis has been appointed CEO of SSP UK and Ireland, effective from 1 September.
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Analysis & Insight
Net expansion for pubs predicted by 2023
The end is in sight for pub closures after decades of decline with outlet decline set to level out in 2022 and net physical expansion on the cards for 2023, according to the latest MCA UK Pub Marker Report.
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Red’s to reopen Newcastle site following Tokyo Industries takeover
Red’s True Barbecue is poised to reopen its Newcastle restaurant today following Tokyo Industries’ acquisition of the business from administration last week.
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Epicurean Club acquires accommodation website Inn Places
The Epicurean Club has acquired Inn Places, the travel accommodation website, with a view to creating the largest collection of invitation-only premium inns and pubs on one direct marketing and booking platform, MCA has learnt.
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YO! Sushi to merge with US firm sushi firm SnowFox
YO! Sushi has joined forces with one of the US’s largest operators and owners of franchised sushi kiosks in a deal that gives the combined group an enterprise value of $400m.
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Carl’s Jr to accelerate growth in UK and Europe
Carl’s Jr quick-service burger brand is looking to accelerate its presence in the UK and mainland Europe, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & Insight
Crest of a Mexican wave
Californian-based Mexican concept Tocaya Organica has grown to 15 sites in just three years and has plans for nationwide as well international expansion. Kerstin Kuhn speaks with parent company The Madera Group’s president Michael Tanha about what sets Tocaya Organica apart from its competitors, and its plans for investment.
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TD4 reports falling lfls in “transitional” year for the group
TD4 Brands, the parent company that operates Boost Juice Bars and Shake Labs in the UK, has reported a decline in like-for-like (lfls) sales of 2.8% for the full year to 26 September.
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Brigid Simmonds to step down from BBPA
Brigid Simmonds will step down as chief executive of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) after 10 years in the role on 11 October.
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Mos Shamel steps down as Las Iguanas MD
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has confirmed that Mos Shamel is to step down as managing director of Las Iguanas after 16 years at the helm.
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BigDish to launch in Brighton; announces influencer program
Yield management platform BigDish is to launch in Brighton next week and it continues the expansion of its technology for restaurants across the UK.
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Analysis & Insight
Value growth of soft drinks outperforms volume, says Fentimans
The value of soft drinks and mixers is growing at a much faster pace than volume as consumers choose higher cost options, a new report from Fentimans and the CGA has found.
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Five Guys to continue rapid UK expansion despite losses
Five Guys has said it plans to continue its rapid roll out in the UK, despite posting pre-tax losses of £3.9m for the full year to 31 December 2018.
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Monsieur le Duck looks to build presence in London and overseas
The directors behind a specialist duck restaurant in London’s Clerkenwell are plotting another two London sites.