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All MCA Insight articles in May 2015
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Burnham: 24-hour drinking was a mistake
Shadow health secretary Andy Burnham has admitted 24-hour drinking policy introduced by Labour was a mistake as it contributes to late night violence and increased the numbers of troubled neighbourhoods
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M&B launches breakfast across Heartlands brands
Mitchells & Butlers has introduced breakfast menus across its Heartlands brands, with O’Neill’s, Sizzling Pubs and Oak Tree pubs all now serving breakfast
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NewsRed’s beefs up menu from latest pilgrimage
Red’s True Barbecue, the fast-growing brand, has launched six new menu items following its annual barbecue pilgrimage across the southern states of America
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Bella’s expansion centred on leisure parks
The expansion of Bella Italia, the Casual Dining Group’s Italian brand, will focus on leisure parks to reach its target of 300 UK restaurants, says Steve Richards
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Analysis & InsightALMR finds 95% of MP's believe pubs are good for the economy
A survey carried out by the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has found 95% of MP’s believe pubs and bars benefit the local economy, while 87% believe the industry has a positive impact on the local community
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Lasan Group to open lobster & beer bar
The team behind Birmingham’s award-winning Lasan restaurant is opening its first pub called Nosh & Quaff, which co-founder Atkar Islam said he believes has rollout potential
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NewsCollyer: Acquisition to drive total sales growth at M&B
Leading analyst Geof Collyer at Deutsche Bank said he expects estate growth from acquisition to drive total sales growth at M&B
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NewsCollyer: Expecting muted Q3 lfl performance from JDW
Leading analyst Geof Collyer at Deutsche Bank said he is expecting a muted Q3’15E lfl performance from JD Wetherspoon due to tougher comps
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Fiesta del Asada eyes nationwide expansion
Fiesta del Asada, the Argentine restaurant in Birmingham, is looking across the country for sites to grow the concept out from the Midlands, M&C Report has learnt
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AtWill Pubs to double up
AtWill Pubs, the north west-based group, plans to almost double its estate to 25 pubs over the next two years
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NewsCabana lines up Brixton opening
Cabana, the Jamie Barber-led Brasilian barbecue restaurant chain, is lining up an opening in Brixton, as part of plans to open five sites this year
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Fourth to make NRA debut
Fourth will be presenting its chief cloud computing technologies at this year’s National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show for the first time
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NewsGBK launches ranges of sauces
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) has launched a range of sauces and relishes for the grocery channel
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NewsHogs Back launches first keg ale
Hogs Back, the Surrey-based brewer, is launching its first keg ale this month - Hopping Hog IPA which will also be available in cask format at selected times and in 330ml bottles
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Industry-wide apprenticeship survey launched
A survey to help small and medium sized businesses recruit and retain more apprentices has been launched by People1st to see what companies can do to encourage staff into the hospitality sector
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Darnbrough takes Our Bakeries MD role
Nick Darnbrough, former operations director at Boston Tea Party, has become managing director of Old Bakeries
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JRC sets out expansion plans
JRC Global plans to open two sites under its buffet concept a year, with major cities and locations inside the M25 targeted
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NewsTaco Bell begins UK rollout
Taco Bell has begun to ramp up its UK rollout, with the opening of a second site in Sheffield and by securing a further three units
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Red Dog to make regional debut
Red Dog Restaurants is closing in on its first regional site and a further opening in central London
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NewsBrumby: It might be a “sticky update” for GK
Leading analyst Mark Brumby has said that it looks like it might be a “slightly sticky update” for Greene King next week