All MCA Insight articles in March 2015 – Page 18
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NewsGovernment agrees exemptions to MRO element of pubs code
The Government has said it will introduce exemptions to the market rent only option element of the pubs code for pubcos willing to make “significant investments” and also to “genuine franchise agreements”.
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Sfilatino searches for new sites for evolved format
Sfilatino, the Italian gourmet sandwich concept, is planning to open its next two sites this year to build on the success of its first venue in Selfridges, M&C Report has learnt
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NWTC plans spate of London openings
New World Trading Company managing director Chris Hill has told M&C Report he is planning a “relay of openings” in the capital over the next 12 months following the launch of the company’s first Trading House.
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Sector scores high on Stock Exchange inspiring companies list
The London Stock Exchange’s list of 1,000 companies inspiring Britain includes 63 food and beverage operators, including Wahaca, Itsu, Meantime and Barburitto.
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NewsRoadside services on the up
Top 5 star ratings have been awarded to seven motorway service stations from across the country
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NewsPizzaExpress: Delivery, investment, expansion, segmentation
M&C Report talks to PizzaExpress chief executive Richard Hodgson about trialling a delivery service; trading; segmenting its estate; capital expenditure; and national and international expansion
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Perceptions Group welcomes sector apprenticeship support
The Perceptions Group has acknowledged the role of companies in the sector, who have already pledged their support for apprenticeships
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Analysis & Insight
Consumers prefer businesses that employ apprentices
A new report from the Centre for Economics and Business Research reveals that consumers prefer to do business with businesses employing apprentices
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Chimichanga opens 40th site
Chimichanga, the Prezzo-owned Mexican brand, will open its 40th site in Glasgow on Friday.
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OpinionNot so elementary
Outgoing CEO of New Food Experiences at Tesco Michael Holmes candidly admitted to a group of sector leaders at one of M&C Report’s Director’s Club dinners that he was the least experienced restaurant operator in the room, but yet found himself in a position of wielding significant influence over where many people went to eat out
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Analysis & Insight
Consumer spending hits seven-month high
Consumer spending hit a seven-month high in February as higher wage growth, falling inflation and lower petrol costs gave consumers more money to spend
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Admiral Taverns unveils apprenticeship partnership
Admiral Taverns has unveiled a partnership with LearnDirect, which it says will enable its licensees to offer “best-in-class apprenticeships”
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Whaam Banh Mi secures first permanent site
Whaam Banh Mi, the Vietnamese street food concept, is opening its first permanent site in Soho on 8 April at 70 Great Windmill Street
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Frizzenti ramps up pop-up bar presence
Frizzenti, the sparkling wine and Prosecco supplier is increasing its presence at the Grand National at Aintree with a new fixed branded bar, called the Frizzenti Cocktail & Fizz Bar as well as two Citroen Vans and six mobile carts
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Wham Bam Tikka signs up for WestQuay
Wham Bam Tikka, the Indian street food brand, has chosen WestQuay in Southampton, for its first permanent kiosk
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Smith & Wollensky appoints UK ops director
Smith & Wollensky has appointed Nathan Evans as operations director ahead of its first UK steakhouse in June.
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Pub at Corfe Castle put on market
The National Trust is seeking an operator for the Bankes Arms, a 16th century pub with letting bedrooms in the historical centre of Corfe Castle.
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NewsUpham teams up with racecourse
Hampshire-based Upham Brewery has signed an agreement with Lingfield Park to create a real ale area at the Surrey racecourse.
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NewsWork on Marston’s House begins
Marston’s officially began construction of its new headquarters yesterday.
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Olive Tree eyes expansion
Family run restaurant group Olive Tree Brasserie is planning to expand across the North of England, aiming to have ten sites in the next five years.