All MCA Insight articles in March 2014 – Page 8
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OpinionBrand spirit
Adnams’ Dr Andy Wood is determined to see the brand reach new markets through a strategy of targeting the discerning consumer. Nicholas Robinson reports
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News
Chelmsford confirms late-night levy consultation
Pubs, bars and clubs in Chelmsford will be able to submit responses to a possible late-night levy from next Thursday (27 March), as the council becomes the latest authority to consult on whether to introduce the fee
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NewsLa Tasca nominated for a LUKAS
Spanish bar and restaurant, La Tasca, has reached the final of the Latin-UK Awards (The LUKAS) in the Restaurant Group category
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News
Heathrow hospitality firms pledge 1,066 new jobs
Hospitality and restaurant businesses from the Heathrow area have together pledged 1,066 new job opportunities for young people by 2015
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NewsM&B wins training award for university link-up
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has won a hospitality training award for its partnership with University College Birmingham
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Analysis & Insight
Students shying away from drunken pub crawls
Drunken pub crawls and regular lairy nights out on the town are a thing of the past for today’s students, according to latest Student Lifestyle Survey 2014 by Sodexo
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NewsWahaca on track to make regional debut
Wahaca is on track to make its regional debut in the next 12 months and add a further three sites to its 11-strong core London estate
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Analysis & InsightMajority of consumers eating pizza once a month
Nearly two thirds of UK consumers eat pizza at least once a month and a quarter dine on pizza weekly, according to research by US consultancy firm Technomic
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NewsBill’s strengthens team in the North
Bill’s Restaurants before a concerted push into the region, with the appointment of Chris Maycock, former operational head chef at Individual Restaurant Company
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News
Famous Brands targets UK
Famous Brands International, the US parent company of the TCBY Yogurt and Mrs. Fields Cookies brands that operates more than 900 sites in 33 countries, is targeting a UK launch, M&C Report has learnt
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News
Rosa’s launches latest fundraising round
Rosa’s has launched a new round of fundraising aimed at angel investors, in which it is looking to raise £500k for a 10% stake in the business valuing it at £5m
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NewsTRG plans first triple opening
The Restaurant Group (TRG) is set to open new sites under its Frankie & Benny’s, Chiquito and Coast to Coast brand’s together for the first time at the LeisureWorld development in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
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NewsWagamama and GBK embrace mobile payment
Wagamama and Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) have joined Prezzo in introducing new mobile payment technology via the PayPal smartphone app to the whole of their estates
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NewsStarbucks to expand alcohol and evening offer
Starbucks is to sell alcohol and offer a light bite menu at thousands of select stores, as part of plans to double its market capitalization to $100bn
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NewsMcDonald’s expands Easterbrook’s responsibilities
McDonald’s has announced it has expanded the role of global brand officer and former UK chief executive Steve Easterbrook to include corporate strategy, CSR and operational responsibility for its c.35,000 restaurants worldwide
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News
STK eyes further London openings
The ONE Group, owners of international restaurant group STK, hopes to add two further sites in London under its premium steakhouse brand, as part of its global expansion plans
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NewsGiraffe appoints new head of recruitment
Giraffe, the Tesco-owned chain, has appointed Charlotte McCarter, formerly of Addison Fowle, as its new head of recruitment
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News
Busaba Eathai to ramp up drinks offer
Alan Yau’s casual-dining Thai chain Busaba Eathai will launch its very first bar within its Old Street site this evening
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Opinion10 things you didn’t know about today’s students
The latest Student Lifestyle Survey by Sodexo of 2,000 students from 144 universities across the UK finds that the student party animal is an endangered species as staying in is the new going out, most students (79%) are making an effort to eat healthily and many are now cooking for themselves
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News
Restaurants encourage use of ‘doggy bags’ to cut waste
A scheme which aims to cut food waste from restaurants by offering branded “doggy bags” has been launched in four towns and cities in Scotland