All MCA Insight articles in March 2018 – Page 3
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Analysis & InsightDraft House deal gives paws for thought on BrewDog
Yesterday’s announcement that BrewDog had acquired the 14-strong Draft House estate is the latest twist in the endlessly entertaining story of the Scottish upstart. MCA editor James Wallin discusses what this means for wider perceptions of BrewDog, as well as the implications for Draft House as a brand.
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CGA Group acquires CPL Online
CGA Group has completed the acquisition of CPL Online, the e-learning platform from CPL Training.
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Funkin mixers sees FY sales up 25%
AG Barr has said its Funkin cocktail mixers brand grew sales 25% in the year to 27 January and is now 50% bigger than when it was acquired in 2015.
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NewsH1 EBITDA up 9% at Eclectic Bars
Brighton Pier Group has reported continued progress in stabilising its 13-strong bars division, with EBITDA for the 26 weeks to 24 December growing 9% to £1.2m.
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Northern Soul to double up
Northern Soul Grilled Cheese, the Manchester based toasted sandwich concept, is opening a second site in the city.
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No 97 team opening in Teddington
The team behind No 97, the restaurant and gin bar based in Surbiton, are opening a second venue, One One Four in Teddington, MCA understands.
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Pachamama operator eyes two further openings
Creative Restaurant Group, the company behind Pachamama, plans to open a further two sites in the capital this year.
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Adil strenghtens Taco Bell pipeline
The Adil Group, the multi-site franchise operator, have lined up a number of new sites for Taco Bell, KFC, Costa Coffee and Burger King openings, MCA understands.
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NewsVeeno aims to hit 30 this year
Veeno, the Italian wine-bar concept, has instructed Cedar Dean in its search for new properties as it seeks to open another 12 new sites between now and October.
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NewsBrewDog acquires Draft House
BrewDog has acquired the 14-strong Draft House in a deal believed to value the brand at c£13m.
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PizzaExpress partners with Flyt
PizzaExpress has become the latest eating out brand to launch a pay-at-table app after partnering with Flyt.
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Yumpingo signs with ASK, Bill’s and Rosa’s Thai
Yumpingo, the food intelligence platform has announced a raft of new contracts, including Bill’s, ASK Italian, Rosa’s Thai Cafe, BIRD and Mac & Wild.
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Deltic acquires Exeter site
The Deltic Group has acquired The Terrace bar in Exeter’s Guildhall Shopping Centre.
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Analysis & InsightBrand building in adversity
A number of high-profile restaurant brands are currently in the limelight for their economic woes. But how much of their difficulties can be traced back to the strength or otherwise of the brand, and what can be done to rescue it once it has been damaged? Ian Dunstall shares his thoughts
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Opinion
'There will be a lot of interest in keeping the business going'
Operators across the sector have watched on with increasing incredulity at the crisis engulfing wholesaler Conviviality. As the company behind Matthew Clark and Bibendum fights for its very survival, MCA assesses how the situation escalated so quickly and what the implications are likely to be. Includes comments from AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith and analyst Mark Brumby.
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Analysis & Insight
Delivering on profit goals
The debate over the ultimate impact of home delivery on the eating-out sector continues to rage but, for those who have embraced it, what is the key to maximising profitability in the short-term? Here, John Oakes of RMS gives his view on this ever-changing segment of the market.
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D&M to launch second Manchester site
Drake & Morgan is to open its second site in Manchester and 23rd in the UK.
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NewsPrezzo receives CVA approval
Prezzo has announced it has received the approval of the majority of its creditors for its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).
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City Pub Group acquires first site in Wales
City Pub Group is to open its first site in Wales, after acquiring a former Marston’s pub in Cardiff, MCA understands.
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City Pub Group sees 20% rise in employee profit share
City Pub Group’s profit share scheme for its 2017 financial year will see all employees with a year or more’s service receive just over £700.