All MCA Insight articles in May 2015 – Page 8
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NewsWalkabout in F&B tie ins
Intertain has agreed a number of link ups with leading brands to enhance its food and drink offer across its Walkabout estate
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Scottish ‘wet pub sector’ to be examined
The Scottish Government has announced it will commission research into the tied ‘wet pub sector’
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NewsAmber Taverns to launch south Wales division
Amber Taverns managing director James Baer has told M&C Report the company is launching a South Wales division and plans to seek sites for its wet-led community pub model across the country with a target of reaching 150 pubs by 2019.
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Analysis & InsightValue operators winning across the market
Brands that offer good value at low prices continue to see the strongest growth in the restaurant market
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Marcus Jones is named pub minister
Marcus Jones has been named as the new community pubs minister following a government reshuffle
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NewsSSP reports 3% H1 sales growth
SSP has reported like for like sales growth of 3% across its travel concession brands demonstrating a “good financial performance” for the first six months since it floated on the stock market
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NewsPizza Hut refurbs contribute to 3rd consecutive year of growth
Pizza Hut UK, the Rutland Partners backed group has reported sales growth of up to 40% at refurbished restaurants since its reimaging programme began, as the company prepares to report a third consecutive year of growth
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Total FY sales up 1.5% at Booker
Booker has reported a 1.5% rise in total sales to £4.8bn in the year to 27 March, with like-for-like sales (excluding Makro) up 2.3%
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NewsStreet Kitchen secures permanent home
Street Kitchen, the mobile food unit created by Jun Tanaka, Michelin-trained executive chef at Pearl Restaurant & Bar, and Mark Jankel, founder of The Food Initiative, is opening its first permanent site Broadgate Circle in the City in June
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NewsHowYa launches at table review app
Mobile app system HowYa has launched an at table customer review system to let restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars garner an honest review from patrons while dining with its customer feedback system.
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Shaftesbury: Occupier demand in the West End remains at historically high levels
Shaftesbury has reported historically high demand for sites across its West End portfolio in the six months to 31 March 2015
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Younger drinkers biggest spenders on wine
Younger drinkers spend the most on wine according to a recent survey which found people aged 24 – 35 spent an average of £21 on a bottle of wine in a restaurant compared to £10 by the over 55s
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NewsYoung’s FY managed lfls up 6.5%
Young’s has this morning reported a 6.5% increase in like-for-like sales across its managed estate in the year to 30 March 2015
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ALMR launches casual dining manifesto
The ALMR has launched a Casual Dining Manifesto promoting the UK’s varied and innovative casual dining market
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NewsInnis & Gunn to launch bar division
Innis & Gunn will open its first bar in Edinburgh at the end of July, with a plan to operate a further five UK venues by 2017
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NewsJDW adds three to Republic estate
JD Wetherspoon is to open three new pubs in the Republic of Ireland in the coming months
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Report says 24-hour licensing was beneficial
A new report states that the relaxation of licensing laws benefited consumers and did not result in the disastrous outcomes predicted at the time
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Police Federation calls for tougher drink-drive rules
The Police Federation has called for a lowering of the drink drive limit, saying the number of offences among women especially should be falling faster.
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NewsByron eyes Edinburgh opening
Byron, the premium burger group, is looking to add a further opening in Scotland, in Edinburgh
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Analysis & InsightThe “get-together” biggest occasion for operators
Breakfast has grown in importance but is still a minor day-part for casual restaurants, while the get-together is the biggest occasion for operators