All MCA Insight articles in March 2019 – Page 13
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News
Boparan to close 27 Ed’s and Giraffe sites as part of CVA
Boparan Restaurant Group has confirmed that 27 of its 70 Ed’s Easy Diner and Giraffe sites are expected to close as part of Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).
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News
Steve Richards to swap CDG for Parkdean
Steve Richards is to leave his role as chief executive of Casual Dining Group to take up the same position at Parkdean Resorts.
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Analysis & Insight
The future of click & collect
Delivery has been the platform arguably making bigger waves in the world of consumer convenience, but the opportunities around click and collect should not be ignored. Georgi Gyton looks at the prospects for growth, what trends are being seen by operators, and how the entry of Deliveroo to the arena might change the game. Featuring commentary from McDonald’s, Tortilla, K10, Chop’d and HOP Vietnamese.
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News
The Avocado Show prepares full launch in London
The Avocado Show, the Holland-founded Instagram-friendly concept, will use its pop-up at D&D London’s Bluebird as a launch-pad for London expansion, MCA understands.
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Opinion
Investing in the next generation of the pub sector
At the Tenanted Pub Company Summit, Admiral Taverns’ chief executive, Kevin Georgel, gave his thoughts on the continued resurgence of wet-led community pubs and the innovation driving that. However, he also challenged the sector to match investment in property with an equal commitment to developing its people. The following is an extract from his speech.
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News
Laine promotes Hills to CCO
Laine Pub Company, the Brighton and London-based multiple operator, has promoted Dan Hills to the new role of chief commercial officer.
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News
Former Pat Val CEO to sue Causeway Capital Partners
Former CEO of Patisserie Valerie Steve Francis has launched a lawsuit against the café chains new owners Causeway Capital Partners, and has warned of more store closures, according to The Times.
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News
Boxpark appoints Zonal as technology partner
Boxpark has appointed Zonal as its technology partner.
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News
Trade bodies call for additional business support around NMW regulations
Industry trade bodies have called for both greater support for business around National Minimum Wage (NMW) regulations, and additional payment cycles for NMW employees.
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News
Pubcos need to evolve offer to multiple operators
A group of leading multiple pub operators have called for the large pubcos to be more flexible in the way they support evolving businesses.
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News
Grind to return to Crowdcube
Grind is to launch a new crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube next week as it unveils a raft of new openings.
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News
Revolution brand to be segmented as lfls continue to fall
Revolution Bars has reported on continued challenges to trading, with like-for-like sales (lfls) down 7.3% in the eight weeks to 23 February.