All MCA Insight articles in March 2016 – Page 3
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Adnams eyes further spirits growth
Jonathan Adnams, chairman of his family firm, has told MCA he expects the current rate of 39% growth in spirits volumes to continue for the immediate future.
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Ramsden’s extends menu offering with breakfast
Harry Ramsden’s has launched its new summer menu, which will incorporate breakfast and afternoon tea for the first time
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Foley’s set for Fitzrovia
Foley’s Tasting Kitchen, led by Palomar sous chef Mitz Vora, has secured its first permanent solo site, at 23 Foley Street in Fitzrovia
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BrewDog reveals more details on distillery project
BrewDog has said it plans to have as big an impact on the spirit sector as it has had in beer, when it launches its distillery next month.
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ETI creates property director role
Enterprise Inns has restructured its executive management team to bring in a property director, MCA understands.
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Liverpool rejects late-night levy
Liverpool City Council has rejected plans to adopt a late-night levy.
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Analysis & Insight
Wet bank holidays ‘positive for pub sales’
Analysis of card spending has shown that a wet bank holiday is more likely to boost pub sales than a sunny one.
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Analysis & Insight
Operators on track for next year
While the AlixPartners Profit Tracker list is the market-watcher’s pre-eminent guide to dynamism in the sector, there are other operators making waves that haven’t made it on to the list for one reason or another. Mark Wingett provides a snapshot of five that are jostling for a listing
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Mayfair’s Lazeez Tapas to open at Boxpark Croydon
Mayfair’s Lebanese restaurant Lazeez Tapas has become the latest operator to confirm it will open a unit at Boxpark in Croydon
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TGI Friday’s sees potential in smaller footprint model
Karen Forrester, chief executive of TGI Friday’s, has told MCA the company’s first smaller footprint site was “absolutely flying” but said its flagship Leicester Square restaurant had yet to meet expectations.
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GK launches multi-site operations training
A new training package aimed at licensees wanting to move into multi-site operations has been launched.
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NWTC secures Sheffield site
New World Trading Company has secured a site in Sheffield’s Leopold Square for its ninth Botanist.
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Future of Jimmy Spices in doubt
The future of Jimmy Spices has been placed into doubt, with the group set to be placed into liquidation
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New British BBQ concept set to launch
MeatUp, a new British BBQ concept developed by the former owners of Raffles, the Chelsea private members club, is set to launch this summer in London’s Wandsworth
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TLG appoints Hacon as brand strategy director
TLG has appointed James Hacon current managing director at PR and marketing firm Elliotts, as its new brand strategy director
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Analysis & Insight
Alcohol on sale for as little as 15.5p per unit
Alcohol Concern has renewed calls for minimum unit pricing for alcohol after a study found the recommended 14 units a week can be bought for little over £2
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Coffee#1 is growth priority for SA Brain
SA Brain’s entire expansion focus for the immediate future is on its Coffee#1 business with the 62nd site opening today in Sidmouth, MCA understands.
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St Austell heading east
The expansion focus for St Austell both in its tenanted & leased and managed pubs is on the east, estate director Adam Luck has told MCA.
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Jamie Oliver Apprentice scheme to go nationwide
Jamie Oliver’s flagship apprenticeship scheme is set to go nationwide with its incorporation into the high-profile chef’s Jamie’s Italian chain
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Laine’s strengthens team ahead of ETI partnership
Laine Pub Company has added an operations manager into its London business as it gears up to add 20 pubs to its estate under its joint venture with Enterprise Inns, MCA understands.