All MCA Insight articles in June 2016 – Page 14
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Pubs saw 26% sales hike during Euros opener
UK pubs recorded an estimated 26% uplift in sales over the opening weekend of Euro 2016, according to analysis of EPOS data.
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Independent coffee shop sector challenging brands
The independent coffee shop sector is now challenging its branded rival for market share, according to consultants Pragma.
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PAUL UK to open Notting Hill kiosk site
French artisan bakery and pâtisserie, PAUL is set to open a new site in Notting Hill
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Greggs plans to increase healthy options
Greggs has said it plans to increase the number of healthy options it offers and hasn’t ruled out putting sushi on its menu
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M Restaurants sees 25% sales uplift
M Restaurants has reported a 25% increase in sales in first six months of like-for-like trading
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Intertain partners with Chicago Rib Shack
Walkabout-operator Intertain is to partner with Chicago Rib Shack to relaunch its Camden Lock venue after a £300,000 refit.
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Analysis & Insight
Household spending flat in May
Household spending saw the weakest increase in more than two years in May
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Zenith reports FY revenue up 8.4%
Zenith Hygiene Group, supplier of cleaning and hygiene products to the hospitality sector, has reported revenue for the year to 29 February up 8.4% to £53.2m.
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TGI Friday’s reports pre-tax loss for 2015
The parent company of TGI Friday’s UK arm recorded sales of £193.5m from its inception on 9 December 2014 to 27 December.
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Analysis & Insight
For the love of MOD
America’s fastest-growing restaurant chain has launched in the UK and is gearing up to introduce its ‘made-on-demand’ pizza concept and strong people values across the country. Mark Wingett catches up with MOD Pizza founder Scott Svenson and the brand’s UK chief executive John Nelson
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Shepherd Neame acquires ETI package
Shepherd Neame has announced the acquisition of eight pubs from Enterprise Inns.
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Fuller’s: Food; new locations; technology and The Stable
On the back of this morning’s full year trading update, MCA talks to Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny. He discusses the challenges of associating pubs with quality food and why the chef recruitment crisis appears to be easing; explains how Fuller’s is adapting to the changing face of London and talks about process of opening up The Stable to a wider audience
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Giraffe to continue ‘as standalone business’
Boparan Restaurant Holdings has confirmed to MCA that Giraffe will be run as a standalone business.
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Analysts corner: Brumby on London trading
Mark Brumby, of Langton Capital, asks whether the good times are over for operators in London:
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Brasserie Blanc aiming to 'double in size' by 2019
Brasserie Blanc, the restaurant chain fronted by celebrity chef Raymond Blanc, is aiming to double in size in the next three years.
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Pub People Co eyes 25% food sales uplift
Pub People Company’s operations director Andrew Crawford has told MCA the group has the scope to increase food sales by 25% as well as improving margins, as a result of a new review.
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Yummy’s RAOK campaign raises £15k
Yummy Pub Company has raised £15,000 so far through its Random Acts of Kindness campaign.
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Analysis & Insight
Sector gives clear message on Brexit effect
With less than two weeks to go until the EU referendum, MCA conducted a snap poll of leading operators to see what impact they thought Brexit could have on the sector.
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Five minutes with….. Hamish Stoddart, Peach Pubs
This week MCA takes five minutes with Peach Pubs co-founder Hamish Stoddart. He discusses the increasing challenges to add value to pubs, discusses why blogging can make a difference and why he wishes he could spend more time in the wild
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Cote, Itsu and Handmade Burger to open in Bristol
Hammerson has confirmed a number of brands coming to Bristol’s Cabot Circus.