All MCA Insight articles in May 2017 – Page 2
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B&B bookings up 19% year-on-year
Bed & Breakfast bookings are up 19.2% on this time last year according to new figures.
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Hodgson steps down as PizzaExpress CEO
Richard Hodgson has stepped down as chief executive of PizzaExpress due to “personal reasons”
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Frankie says: don't relax...
MCA’s director of insight Steve Gotham takes a look at Frankie & Benny’s, which, a year ago, looked in deep trouble. A review has led to an upturn in fortunes but at what cost when prices have been reduced?
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Ramsay’s restaurant group swings back into profit
The restaurant business of Gordon Ramsay has returned to profit thanks to restructuring and international expansion
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Todd to aid launch of Which Wich in the UK
Kevin Todd, the former Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) managing director, is advising on the UK launch of Which Wich
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Imbiba invests in Purple Dragon
Investment firm Imbiba has invested a seven-figure sum in the family-focussed private members’ club, Purple Dragon.
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Byron appoints Saunders as head of property
Byron, the Hutton Collins-backed group, has appointed Adrian Saunders, formerly of Wagamama, as its new head of property
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Analysts corner: TRG
Mark Irvine-Fortescue, of Panmure Gordon, gives his view on this morning’s trading update from The Restaurant Group.
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Canadian restaurant group eyes UK launch
Paramount Fine Foods, the fastest-growing Middle-Eastern food chain in Canada, is looking to launch in the UK
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The Real Greek set for Dulwich
The Real Greek, the Fulham Shore-owned concept, is to open a further site in south London after securing a site in Dulwich
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Dowling cleared four years after HMRC arrest
Restaurateur Frank Dowling has been cleared of all charges, four years after he was arrested by HMRC officers investigating claims of undeclared VAT and PAYE payments.
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Opinion
Doing more than just making ends meet
Mel Flaherty visits Etc.venues managing director Alastair Stewart at his latest opening County Hall and discusses his transformation from corporate executive to entrepreneur.
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Carluccio’s FY EBITDA falls 12%
Carluccio’s grew UK turnover by 2.7% to £140.9m in the year to 26 September but EBITDA fell from £15m the year before to £13.2m.
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Ex-Benito’s Hat CEO to launch new FTG concept
Richard Baker, ex-chief executive of Benito’s Hat, is to head up the launch of a new grab-and-go concept, called Sano To Go
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Pret begins rollout of updated format
Pret A Manger has begun the rollout of a new updated version of its format aimed at its larger sites within the M25
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Wagamama continues European expansion
Wagamama has secured a site in Milan, where it hopes to open a number of sites this year, and is also aiming to add three more in Madrid in 2017, MCA has learnt.
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Novus set to roll out Tank & Paddle concept
Novus Leisure is to roll out Tank & Paddle, its wood-fired pizza and craft beer concept
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Vapiano secures Edinburgh site
Vapiano is to open a site in Edinburgh as it ramps up its regional expansion, MCA has learnt.
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Yeotown to launch first standalone eatery
Award-winning health retreat operator Yeotown, is to launch its first standalone eatery and juice bar in London’s Marylebone
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Just Eat reaches 300 million UK orders
Just Eat has celebrated the milestone of reaching 300 million orders in the UK – 12 months after breaking the 200 million mark.