All MCA Insight articles in June 2016 – Page 2
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Analysis & Insight
Toby Carvery and Nando’s lead social media way
Toby Carvery and Nando’s are leading the way for their respective sectors when it comes to social media presence, according to the latest analysis from MCA
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News
AmazonFresh extends London reach
AmazonFresh, the grocery delivery service, which launch in the UK last month, has added 59 London postcodes to its existing delivery area in the capital
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NewRiver receives permission for Worthing restaurant quarter
NewRiver Retail has been granted planning permission to reposition the Montague shopping centre in Worthing into a modern restaurant quarter.
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Wagamama to launch in France
Wagamama has told MCA that it has signed a franchise and development agreement to open a “notable number” of restaurants in France
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Sugar Dumplin to test delivery service
Caribbean barbecue and rum bar concept Sugar Dumplin is to ‘test’ the central London market with a new kitchen and lunchtime delivery service aimed at businesses
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Analysis & Insight
Pubs grinding out comeback
Finding the ‘third place’ is an ongoing battle and it is being fought between pubs and coffee shops. MCA’s director of insight Steve Gotham explains how pubs are fighting their corner and the opportunities that exist
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News
Brexit could lead to tourism VAT cut
The Brexit referendum vote could lead to a cut in the rate of VAT levied on tourism, a senior cabinet minister has said
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News
GK confirms further Barrel & Stone expansion
Greene King has confirmed it is to expand its partnership with Barrel & Stone, with the latter to supply branded pizzas to a further 12 sites across its Pub Partners estate
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Staughton: We will look to grow Bath Ales concepts
James Staughton, chief executive of St Austell Brewery, says the company will look to build on the success that acquisition Bath Ales has had with its brands Graze and Beerd
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News
Investigation into impact of Licensing Act 2003 launched
A House of Lords Committee is to investigate the Licensing Act 2003, which granted the hospitality and leisure industry the freedom to serve alcohol for 24 hours day
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News
Joe & the Juice joins the Square Mile
Danish Juice bar concept Joe & The Juice is to open its first site in the City after securing theleasehold interest of 31-32 Watling Street, close to St Pauls
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News
Five minutes with Jerry Goldberg, Clockjack co-founder
In this week’s five-minute interview Jerry Goldberg, Clockjack co-founder, talks delivery; restaurants in Singapore’s Chinatown area; Brexit and why this is a sector for entrepreneurs
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News
St Austell acquires Bath Ales
St Austell Brewery has strengthened its South West portfolio with the acquisition of fellow West Country brewer and pub company, Bath Ales for an undisclosed sum
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News
Yau plans Pide mono concept
Alan Yau has told MCA that he is close to securing a first site for a mono-product version of his fledgling Turkish pizza concept Babaji Pide
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Smoking Goat team plans new Soho venture
The team behind the Smoking Goat, the Thai barbecue restaurant and bar in London’s Soho, is set to open a new venture in central London
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AB InBev progresses SAB deal but faces EU probe
AB InBev cleared another hurdle in its £71bn bid to take over SABMiller yesterday but faced fresh challenges in Europe.
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Pub brands see consumer ratings slide
Pub brands need to step up their game as the latest data from MCA shows consumer ratings falling across the market.
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Sugar Dumplin to open three sites this year
Sugar Dumplin, the Caribbean barbecue and rum bar concept, has confirmed it will open three new sites in 2016.
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News
Tortilla makes international debut
Tortilla, the Quilvest-backed fast-casual concept, has made its international debut in Dubai
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News
Busaba launches new summer menu
Busaba Eathai, the Jason Myers-led group, is to launch a new summer menu featuring a range of “fragrant and vibrant dishes