All MCA Insight articles in March 2018 – Page 7
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News
Wrapchic extends Midlands reach
Indian burrito concept Wrapchic is to open sites in Birmingham International Airport and Walsall this week as it extends its reach in the Midlands.
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Heavenly Desserts set for first London site
Heavenly Desserts is set to open its first cafe in London, in Mile End, this summer, as part of wider plans to grow its estate to 100+ sites, MCA has learnt.
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ETM confirms Maple launch
The ETM Group has confirmed the launch of new concept, Maple, at Westfield London, as first revealed by MCA in November.
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Restaurants to highlight food system issues
A thousand restaurants will this weekend serve dishes that highlight how they’re addressing the problems in the food system as the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) launches a global campaign to help diners use the power of their appetites wisely.
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NewRiver to develop leisure hub in Basingstoke
NewRiver been appointed the nominated developer for a 66-acre leisure park next to the M3 in Basingstoke.
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Hunter steps down from Conviviality
Wholesaler and drinks distributor, Conviviality, has confirmed that chief executive Diana Hunter has stepped down with immediate effect.
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Analysis & Insight
Managing the casual dining message
There have been no shortage of newspaper headlines about the eating-out sector in recent weeks but are they telling the whole story? Dominic Walsh discusses the situation at Gordon Ramsay Group, Jamie’s Italian, Prezzo and TRG and gives his view on how successfully each has managed the message.
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Ceviche eyes fifth site
Ceviche, the four-strong, London-based group, is eyeing a further opening in the capital in Westbourne Grove
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Failing fast is key to success
Innovation is essential if brands are to remain relevant but, when it comes to technology, companies often struggle to keep up with the rapid pace of change. Flypay’s Tom Weaver examines the problem
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JDW: Pizza, brand building and growth
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin spoke to the press following this morning H1 results announcement. He discussed his approach of sticking to the brand’s core values while innovating on a small scale, including the fledgling pizza offer. He also shared his thoughts on delivery, the casual dining market and plans for further expansion in the Republic of Ireland but why JDW won’t be going international.
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Rosa's announces two more sites
Rosa’s Thai Cafe, the 11-strong group from Saiphin and Alex Moore, have announced plans to open two new restaurants, in Tooting and Ealing.
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Hotel du Vin team launch prohibition bar
A team of long-time Hotel du Vin staff, backed by Master of Wine Gerard Basset OBE, have launched a prohibition themed wine and cocktail bar, L’Atelier Du Vin, in Brighton.
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Fatto a Mano secures third site
Fatto a Mano, the Neapolitan pizzeria concept from former Benugo diretcor Rupert Davidson, is opening a third restaurant in Brighton and Hove.
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Fazenda Birmingham launch confirmed
Fazenda, the Brazilian rodizio bar and grill, is has confirmed it is Birmingham city centre, as flagged up by MCA in December 2017.
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M&B plans hotel opening for Miller & Carter
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) is set to further test its Miller & Carter brand in new locations, with an opening planned within a hotel
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Downing launches £5m pub fund with Oakman
Downing has launched a new £5m fund in partnership with Oakman Inns, which has just secured its first site, MCA understands.
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Pho appoints Heather as ops director
Pho has appointed Mat Heather, formerly of Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), as its new operations director
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Conviviality eyes new equity raise
Conviviality, the wholesaler and drinks distributor, is exploring the possibility of an equity fundraise to recapitalise the business.
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Ignite closes Bumpkins site
The Ignite Group has closed the Chelsea unit of its Bumpkins restaurant chain, MCA understands.
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MLG takes on first regional site
Marylebone Leisure Group is to open its first site outside London and its fourth under its Marmalade Pubs joint venture with Ei Group, MCA understands.