All MCA Insight articles in June 2019 – Page 9
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News
Kalamaki Street Greek looks to expand fast-casual concept in capital
Kalamaki Street Greek, which opened its first site in Covent Garden in March, is exploring various options for expansion of the fast-casual format in London.
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Thwaites appoints new non-exec director
Thwaites has appointed Mark Fisher as a non-executive director, with effect from 1 June 2019.
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Starbucks to test out used coffee cups at Gatwick Airport
Starbucks and environmental charity Hubbub are to trial offering takeaway hot drinks cups that may have been used before.
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Redcomb founders secure first site for new venture
Redcomb Pubs’ founders Dan Shotton and Mark Draper have acquired their first site under new venture Prospect Pubs & Bars and are “actively looking” for more.
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Analysis & Insight
Why chicken restaurants could rule the roost
With a new wave of fried chicken shops opening in the UK in the past few years, Lauren Wellman, leasing agent at Shelley Sandzer, discusses the fundamentals that can make a focused on poultry a smart choice for emerging operators and whether there will be an operator who can steal KFC’s crown.
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24-hour party pioneer
Zonal’s Clive Consterdine has spent his working life in hospitality – as an operator and supplier, including playing a pivotal role in the development of a 24-hour licensing landscape. He talks to James Wallin about how the space race in the pub sector mirrors the current casual dining crunch and which direction he sees the wheel turning next.
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Costa Coffee announces new managing director
Neil Lake has been appointed as the new managing director of Costa Coffee UK & Ireland.
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Analysis & Insight
Employment in foodservice and accommodation sector up on the high street
The extent to which foodservice has expanded on Great Britain’s high streets in the recent past has been revealed in a Government project to map the location of shopping streets.
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Loungers see no reason for momentum to stall
Loungers sees no reason why the momentum of its openings should falter, chief executive Nick Collins, told MCA, as it aims for 20 Lounges and five Cosy Club openings this year.
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Calls for Government not to water-down calorie labelling plans
Diabetes UK has urged the Government not to water-down plans for mandatory calorie labelling in restaurants, café and takeaway chains.
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Black Sheep Coffee lines up further site in the City
Black Sheep Coffee is understood to have lined up a new site at 115 Houndsditch, on the corner of Cutler Street, for a further opening in the City.
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Liberation Group strengthens Butcombe team with new appointments
Liberation Group has announced two senior hires at Butcombe Brewery as it builds its team for growth.
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Opinion
Analysts corner: M&B and Ei Group
Berenberg shares its latest thoughts on the performance of M&B and Ei Group, and how it’s affected their ratings.
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AG Barr takes minority stake in spirits brand STRYYK
AG Barr has taken a minority interest investment in new business start-up Elegantly Spirited Limited – the owner of zero proof spirits brand STRYYK.
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Analysis & Insight
A match made in heaven?
Love Island has returned to television screens with Uber Eats as its new headline sponsor – a deal worth a reported £5m. MCA’s Finn Scott-Delany looks at what Uber Eats hopes to get out of the big-ticket deal, and what it means for rivalry in the food delivery market.
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Analysis & Insight
Greek democracy
The Athenian, the Greek street food concept, has just secured a prime unit in London Bridge for its eighth site. As part of MCA and Restaurant magazine’s Generation Next series, which celebrates the future stars of hospitality, Neo Christodoulou and Tim Vasilakis discuss bringing souvlaki to the UK.
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How robotics and machine learning are boosting efficiency at Marston's
Marston’s is ramping up its adoption of the latest technology, including machine learning and robotics. Head of technology services, Richard Cockbill, and head of technology, Paul Hume, talk to Andrew Don about how the technology is being applied and the benefits of it freeing up staff for other jobs.
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Triple Two Coffee to launch pizza at Merry Hill
Triple Two Coffee is launching a freshly baked pizza offer for the first time its next opening, at intu Merry Hill.
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Notes lines up new site in Canary Wharf
Notes Coffee has secured a site in Canary Wharf for its 10th opening, MCA has learnt.
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Café Rouge partners with The Prince’s Trust
Café Rouge has announced The Prince’s Trust will be its new charity partner, following a three-year partnership with the NSPCC.