All MCA Insight articles in March 2019
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InterviewsOakman: ‘We never cut back, we always double down on’
Following Oakman Group’s refinancing and share offering, CIO Stephen Kenee talks to MCA about its latest cohort of brand ambassadors, and how the pub company will be nearing a £100m business once its pipeline is built
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NewsTonkotsu eyes regional expansion
Co-founder Emma Reynolds told MCA the brand hoped to open “three or four” new Japanese restaurants next year, including its latest signing in Kentish Town
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News'Peak prosecco' as sparkling wine sales dip
Sparkling wine sales in the UK have fallen by 3 million bottles in the last year as the UK market passes ‘peak prosecco’, research from UHY Hacker Young reveals.
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NewsLoungers announces intention to float
Loungers, the Lion Capital-backed café bar group, has officially announced its intention to float on the AIM market. The 146-strong Lounge and Cosy Club operator is eyeing admission by the end of this month, when it is likely to be valued at more than £250m. In its intention to float, ...
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NewsFourpure owner Lion acquires Magic Rock
Australian-headquartered food and beverage company Lion has acquired 100% of UK craft brewer Magic Rock Brewing Company.
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NewsWilkinson appointed Byron CEO
Byron, the better burger brand, has appointed Simon Wilkinson as its new chief executive.
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NewsBGF appoints new head of London investment team
BGF has appointed Grant Paul-Florence to head up its 18-strong London investment team.
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NewsPapa John’s appoints global chief marketing officer
Papa John’s International has appointed Karlin Linhardt as its global chief marketing officer.
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NewsNew ops director appointed to Hawthorn Leisure
NewRiver-owned pub company Hawthorn Leisure has appointed Ashley Lovett, from Ei Group, as its operations director – south.
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NewsZonal sees lfl growth margins up 4%
Zonal has seen its like-for-like gross margin increase by 4%, to 70%, in the year ended 30 June 2018, with record investment in research and development – up 41% to £6.9m.
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NewsRola Wala reboots international franchising
Rola Wala, the Indian street food brand, is set launch its international franchising business, after it was beset by political delays, MCA has learnt.
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NewsMCA Introduces: Rockfish Exeter
Rockfish, the seafood restaurant concept from Mitch Tonks, has just opened its most ambitious site yet in Exeter. As part of our MCA Introduces series, Finn Scott-Delany meets the chef-patron at the quayside site to talk about blazing a trail in the South West, and learning the lessons of the casual dining crisis.
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Tapa Republic secures site for AppleYard
Tapa Republic, which previously traded as Bilbao Berria and Norte, is to launch its new concept AppleYard in Sidcup next month.
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NewsCat’s Pyjamas administrators contradict founder's rescue claims
Administrators for The Cat’s Pyjamas have contradicted claims by owner Alison White that a buyer has been found for the business. Lewis Business Recovery said no buyer had been found and that rescuers are still being sought to prevent the business being wound up completely – contrary to a statement ...
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TGI to bonus staff for creating ‘buzz’
TGI Fridays has launched a new team member incentive programme, which will see 500 team members given a bonus in return for helping generate positive ‘buzz’ for their restaurant and guests.
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BMC report ‘misguided’ on link between alcohol and cancer
UKHospitality has criticised a report by the British Medical Council on the link between alcohol and cancer.
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OpinionMark Out of 10: KFC - Passive aggressive much?
In his latest column for MCA, Mark McCulloch – the brand and marketing guru behind Supersonic Inc – gives his view on KFC’s latest marketing campaign, which sees it acknowledge its many imitators littering the UK’s high streets.
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NewsFuller’s restructure sees Swaine depart and Turner promoted
Fuller’s has announced a restructure following the sale of its beer business, which will see Jonathon Swaine leave his role as managing director of Fuller’s Inns in October.
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Compass announces rebranded RA Group
Compass Group UK & Ireland has rebranded three of its business under one umbrella, the RA Group.