All MCA Insight articles in May 2016 – Page 14
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Young’s acquires Greenwich’s Old Brewery
Young’s has added two new sites, including the acquisition of the Old Brewery site in Greenwich from Meantime for a seven-figure sum.
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Leicester Sq Bella Italia brought to market
The Bella Italia in Leicester Square has been brought to the market
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Sticks ‘n’ Sushi begins regional UK expansion
Sticks ‘n’ Sushi, the Danish restaurant group, will begin its regional expansion in the UK this weekend when it opens in Cambridge
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Analysts corner: Brumby on JDW vs TRG
Mark Brumby, of Langton Capital, compares the fortunes of JD Wetherspoon and The Restaurant Group over a ten-year period and declares “I think we have a winner”.
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ES London Restaurant Awards shortlist revealed
The Evening Standard has revealed the shortlist for its London Restaurant Awards.
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Analysis & Insight
Poll of operators shows support for Brexit
More than two thirds of independent foodservice operators believe that Britain leaving the EU would have a positive impact on their business with 56% predicting that it would help cut red tape.
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Five minutes with… Jonathan Arana-Morton, The Breakfast Club
This week MCA takes five minutes with The Breakfast Club co-founder Jonathan Arana-Morton
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Analysis & Insight
Will Frankie drag down Breithaupt?
Last year, when Dominic Walsh interviewed The Restaurant Group chief executive Danny Breithaupt, he was bubbling with excitement about the prospects for the group, and particularly Frankie & Benny’s. Now, after three profit warnings in 15 weeks and its flagship brand getting the blame, Walsh reflects on a dramatic reversal of fortunes
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Palmers eyes further investment projects
Palmers Brewery is eyeing further expansion and continuing investment in its estate after a £3m capex spend last year.
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Pubs code introduction delayed until June
The Government has admitted that it will not hit its own deadline of 26 May to implement the pubs code.
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Havenhand swaps CBRE for DCL
Davis Coffer Lyons (DCL) has appointed Kate Havenhand as associate director to its Landlord and Tenant team
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Byng swaps Itsu for Franco Manca
Franco Manca has further strengthened its operational team, with the appointment of Tom Byng as its new head of property
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Brakspear eyes next stage of growth in managed arm
Brakspear chief executive Tom Davies has said the company will go beyond its initial target of 10 managed sites as it seeks to strengthen its operations team for the division.
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Chestnut Group launches training academy
Suffolk-based pub operator, The Chestnut Group, has launched a Hospitality Academy, with the aim of “identifying and nurturing the next generation of leaders in the industry”.
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Lluch swaps Obica for Wasabi
Frederic Lluch has stepped down as UK managing director of Obica to become national operations director at Wasabi
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Costa launches in-store ‘selfie zones’
Customers at Costa are being encouraged to pout for the camera with the launch of new ‘selfie zones’ in selected stores
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City Pub Co buys first east London site
City Pub Company has secured its first pub in east London, with the acquisition of the Cat & Mutton, MCA understands.
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Brunning & Price to make Birmingham debut
Brunning & Price is to make its debut in Birmingham this autumn, with the opening of a site in Edgbaston
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Poll shows craft beer potential for coffee shops
New research by MCA has highlighted the potential for craft beer sales in coffee shops.