All MCA Insight articles in March 2019 – Page 4
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NewsFormer Greene King FD joins Domino’s
Domino’s Pizza Group has appointed Ian Bull as a non-executive director.
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NewsMajestic to close stores as it focuses on Naked
Wine retailer Majestic has announced a transformation plan which will see it focus on growth in its online arm, Naked, while releasing capital from its eponymous brand through store closures and sales.
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NewsGreene King appoints Greggs director to board
Greene King has appointed Greggs director Sandra Turner to its board.
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NewsEx-Byron COO to head Wadworth managed arm
Nick Young, the former chief operating officer at Byron, has joined Wiltshire-based brewer and pub operator, Wadworth, as operations director of its managed house arm.
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NewsMowgli looks to end year on 12
Mowgli is aiming to end the year with 12 sites open, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & Insight'Don’t label your plant-based dishes as meat-free'
An increasing number of consumers are opting for vegetarian and vegan dishes, with operators following the trend and adding them to menus across the sector. But how do you ensure they have broad ranging appeal, and don’t just appear as part of a tick-box exercise? MCA’s sister title Food Spark took a look at the research around what actually sells.
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Analysis & InsightBringing it all together...
In challenging times, operators are turning to partnerships with retailers to reach new consumers and reduce opening costs – and industry leaders see this as a trend set to continue. Finn Scott-Delany examines some of the latest developments in this area, and asks branding and property experts of the benefits and drawbacks of entering into such arrangements. Also includes comment from MCA contributing editor, Peter Martin
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NewsCHIK'N confirms v2.0 on former BRGR Co site in Soho
CHIK’N, the fried chicken concept from the team behind Chick ‘n’ Sours, has announced its version 2, confirming a second store will open Wardour Street in Soho in May.
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NewsTRG Concessions teams up with Russel Joffe on Sonoma launch
TRG Concessions has partnered with Russel Joffe, founder of the original Giraffe brand, on the launch of a new casual dining concept called Sonoma.
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NewsEi Group signs up to diversity charter
Ei Group has signed up to the Diversity in Hospitality, Travel and Leisure (HTL) Charter, which forms part of the campaign from Women in Hospitality, Travel and Leisure 2020 (WiH2020).
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NewsUber Eats to launch London ‘Pick-Up’ service
Uber Eats is looking to capitalise on the trend for click and collect ordering with a new service called Pick-Up to launch in London very soon, MCA has learnt.
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NewsWok&Go signs franchise deal for 37 London sites
Wok&Go, the Pheby Food Concepts quick service brand, has signed a franchise master franchise deal for 37 sites in London over the next 10 years, MCA has learnt.
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NewsTaster plans 10-12 kitchens by summer 2020
Taster, the virtual restaurant operator, plans to open 10-12 kitchen in London by June 2020 to give it complete coverage of the capital, MCA has learnt.
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Flat Iron Square team confirms London Bridge market launch
The team behind Flat Iron Square has confirmed it is launching a new eating, drinking, shopping and art space in London Bridge, as reported by MCA last month.
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NewsEx-TRG directors start Cock N Bull rollout
Jason Green and David Salmon, the former The Restaurant Group executives, are set to roll out their Cock n Bull bar and restaurant concept.
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OpinionBringing East Coast glitz to the North West
In just six years, James Hitchen’s East Coast Concepts has emerged as an established player in the North West, with an eye on national expansion. Finn Scott-Delany talks to the entrepreneurial founder about vibrant dining, creating a shared space for footballers and mechanics to mingle, and the shifting power dynamics of the North
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Analysis & InsightMenu price inflation hits 2.4% in 2018
The latest analysis from MCA’s Menu Tracker shows dish prices outstripped inflation in 2018.
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OpinionTaking a Fresca look at Carluccio’s 2.0
Carluccio’s post-CVA Fresca programme – designed at reconnecting with the modern consumer base – is currently being trialled at its Richmond restaurant. MCA market insight director Steve Gotham visited the site to give his view on the progress and what lessons for the wider casual dining market can be taken away.
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NewsGiraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner CVA approved
Creditors have approved the company voluntary arrangement (CVA) of Giraffe Concepts Limited – the Boparan Restaurant Group subsidiary that operates the Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner brands.
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NewsTortilla lines up Southwark site
Tortilla is to open at site at 1 The Cut, opposite Southwark Underground station.