All MCA Insight articles in March 2015 – Page 21
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NewsLeon strengthens management team
Leon has strengthened its management team with the appointment of former Wagamama executive Anthony Perring as its first chief financial officer
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NewsHouse of Lords calls on Government to introduce minimum pricing
The House of Lords has recommended tighter regulation on the consumption of alcohol, including introducing minimum unit pricing, a variable tax rate in line with alcoholic strength and mandatory rules on alcohol labelling.
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NewsMcDonald’s planning its first global app
McDonald’s has said it expects to launch a smartphone app this summer as part of an effort to catch up with competitors on the digital front
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Valentina secures investment for next stage of growth
Valentina, the Italian delicatessen, restaurant and shop concept, has secured investment to accelerate its opening rate over the next five years, founder Bruno Zoccola told M&C Report
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Probe launched into use of online review sites
A Government watchdog has launched a review into the impact of online review websites such as TripAdvisor.
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NewsALMR forms partnership with Westminster council
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailer has partnered with Westminster City Council to provide advice on food policy to its members.
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Premier League cracks down on illegal broadcasts in Scottish pubs
The Premier League has commenced legal action against a number of Scottish pubs which have made unauthorised foreign broadcasts of its matches.
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Luminar signs up comedy clubs
Nightclub operator Luminar has signed partnerships with two comedy clubs.
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Soba to cross the border
Soba Bar & Kitchen, the Glasgow-based pan-Asian street food-influenced concept, is set to make its debut in England later this month in Leeds
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St Austell hits brewing milestone
St Austell, the Cornish brewer and pub operator, has produced 100,000 brewers’ barrels – 28.8m pints – of its own brand beers in a single year for the first time.
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Visa and Pizza Hut demo car-commerce
Visa has partnered with Accenture and Pizza Hut on a proof-of-concept web-connected car to highlight the opportunities of ”internet of things”-based commerce
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NewsWahaca pilots new payment app
Wahaca is piloting a new app allowing customers to use table numbers instead of a QR code to retrieve their bil
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Well-off customers more likely to want menu calorie information
People who are better educated and with higher income are more likely to make food choices based on calorie information on a menu, according to a new study.
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Hartnett lines up second Café Murano
Michelin starred chef Angela Hartnett is believed to be lining up a second opening under her Café Murano format in London’s Covent Garden
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OpinionA Mighty fine concept
With final clarity on the market rent only option in the pubs code still to be achieved, Punch Taverns is trialling formats as it looks to become more involved in the running of its c4,000 sites. Mark Wingett takes a look at what is already being achieved via its wet-led community pub concept Mighty Local.
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Dabbous plans Birdsall for Somerset House
Ollie Dabbous is hoping to finally open a site at London’s Somerset House under the name Birdsall
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Molson Coors re-launches wholesale business
Molson Coors is re-launching its wholesale business based on six months of customer research that found customer service is as important as product range to most of its customers
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Fazenda launches vegetarian menu
Brazilian restaurant group Fazenda has added a range of vegetarian, vegan and fish dishes to its traditionally meat-focused menu in response to customer feedback
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NewsSlug and Lettuce launches spring menu
Slug and Lettuce, the Stonegate bar group, is launching new season menu focusing on fresh, light and floral flavours. There will be new dishes in the breakfast, lunch and dinner including lower calorie options and a drinks menu that will include floral cocktails
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Damson & Co team open Battersea restaurant
The team behind Damson & Co in Soho are opening a restaurant in London’s Battersea Square called Queenswood opening 19 March