All MCA Insight articles in June 2019
View all stories from this issue.
-
News
Charles Wells re-brand to coincide with new HQ
Charles Wells has re-branded to Wells & Co, to coincide with the start of the move to its new HQ in Bedford.
-
News
Ei Group strengthens partnership with The Clink with new beer
Ei Group has launched Serving Time, a new beer that will help swell the coffers of The Clink Charity this summer.
-
News
Third El Gato Negro restaurant on the cards with hints at more
Simon Shaw has confirmed he is to open a third El Gato Negro restaurant after acquiring 35 Park Row in Leeds – the former site of Jamie’s Italian, and has hinted at further openings.
-
News
Badiani heads to Chelsea
Badiani, the Italian gelato brand, is opening its second London store, on 303 Fulham Road, Chelsea.
-
News
AWC Foods launches Pakka Indian
AWC Foods has launched street food concept Pakka Indian in Westfield Stratford City, following a funding package of £150,000 from HSBC UK.
-
Analysis & Insight
Authenticity and quality key to spend says Marston’s in On Trade Beer Report
Authenticity and quality are key to increasing consumer spend at the bar, helping a venue stand out from the competition and ensuring customers return, says Marston’s in its latest On Trade Beer Report.
-
News
Hospitality sector welcomes government’s launch of Sector Deal for Tourism
The hospitality sector has welcomed the launch of the government’s Sector Deal for Tourism, which will see the sector prioritised and recognised as a key driver of future economic growth and job creation.
-
News
Perkins founders plan for tapas chain roll out
The Perkins Family, a family restaurant group in Nottingham, has formed a new company to roll out a tapas format.
-
News
Lima founders to launch Venezuelan casual dining concept
Lima London founders Gabriel and Jose-Luis Gonzalez are launching a Venezuelan-inspired casual dining concept in Westfield London.
-
Opinion
Leap of faith
The difference between punk idealists BrewDog and Chapel Down’s Curious Brewery is not quite as vast as one might believe. Gareth Bath explains what’s happening with his new calling. The Morning Advertiser’s Stuart Stone reports.
-
Opinion
Analysts corner: Greene King
Following the brewer and pub operator’s full year results announcement yesterday, leading analysts from Liberum, Peel Hunt and Hargreaves Lansdown give their views on what the results mean.
-
News
Analysts corner: Berenberg on TRG
While some key questions remain around whether Wagamama can maintain its positive momentum within The Restaurant Group, analysis of Trip Advisor ratings by Berenberg has found that signs are positive – and that customer perception of Frankie & Benny’s is improving.
-
Opinion
Your next deal: five ways to prepare from Day 1
After completing a private equity deal, going back to day to day business as usual would be a mistake. Founders should start preparing for a profitable exit from day one, writes Paul Morris, head of growth advisory at BDO
-
News
Tokyo Industries acquires Red’s True Barbecue from administration
Tokyo Industries has acquired Red’s True Barbecue from administration, with one of the seven sites to close.
-
News
Greene King trialling delivery and order and pay app
Greene King has been trialling delivery of certain dishes at some of its pubs as it looks to ascertain what the right customer offer should be, MCA has learnt.
-
News
Chozen Noodle ditches Carvery Express brand
Chozen Noodle, the CP Foods-owned Asian cuisine specialist, has axed its Carvery Express brand, MCA has learnt.
-
News
Food innovation at Starbucks sees profits fall; delivery service to be rolled out
Starbucks UK has reported that gross profit fell 21% in the full year ended 30 September 2018, despite revenue growth of 4.1%.
-
News
Paul Chase to depart CPL
Paul Chase has stepped down from his role as head of education and training at CPL Training Group, following the announcement CGA has acquired the business.
-
News
The Breakfast Group lines up two new openings
he Breakfast Group has lined up two new openings which would take its estate to 11 venues, MCA has learnt.
-
News
Consumer trust being undermined by food delivery firms, says FSA
Consumer trust is being undermined by food delivery firms, such a Deliveroo and Just Eat, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).