All MCA Insight articles in May 2018
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Analysis & Insight
Greater use of psychological pricing expected
The use of psychological pricing is expected to increase, as market conditions remain tough and operators try to tempt customers through their doors, according to new MCA research.
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Simit Sarayi secures 13th UK site
Turkish bakery and tea chain Simit Sarayi has secured a site in Kensington – its 13th store in the UK.
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Analysts Corner: Morgan Stanley on Whitbread
Leading analyst Jamie Rollo, from Morgan Stanley, gives his thoughts on what the weakening trading environment means for Whitbread and what its Q1 trading update could show later this month
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Hej Coffee to open roastery and café bar
Hej Coffee is to open a new roastery and café bar in Elephant & Castle, taking its total sites to three in the capital.
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Notes eyes larger London estate and travel hub sector
Notes, the coffee shop and bar concept, plans to open three sites next year and five the year after off the back of a successful, still live crowdfunding campaign.
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Tommi’s closes Chelsea site
Tommi’s Burger Joint has closed its Chelsea site, leaving the Iceland-founded concept with two London sites remaining, MCA understands.
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Analysis & Insight
Fast service outstrips food quality as top FTG need
Fast service has overtaken food quality as the biggest driver in choosing food to go (FTG), the latest MCA data has shown.
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D&D returns to growth in London
D&D London has announced a return to growth in London, after signing an agreement with Generali Real Estate to launch a 9,257 sq ft restaurant on the 14th floor of new development, 120 Fenchurch Street.
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Friska secures third Manchester site; continues to eye London
Bristol-based Friska has secured its third site in Manchester as it looks to focus new openings in the north-west city this year, but is still eyeing London for future opportunities.
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New industry-led charity to help homeless into hospitality careers
A new charity has been set up with the aim of helping homeless and vulnerable people into careers in hospitality.
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UKH calls for level playing field for sector
UKHospitality has called on the Government to ensure that employment in the UK is fair, transparent and flexible for both employers and employees.
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Usher overfunds by 73% in crowdfund dash
Gary Usher, the chef-restaurateur behind Sticky Walnut and Hispi, overfunded by 73% in his 24-hour crowdfund pubs.
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Mercato Metropolitano confirms multiple talks in new London sites
Mercato Metropolitano, the Milan founded food hall concept, has confirmed it is in talks on a number of sites in the capital, and expects to open two more in London, as well as several in Europe, MCA has learnt.
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Carluccio’s creditors approve CVA
The approval of a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) plan by Carluccio’s creditors will kickstart a “comprehensive turnaround programme” involving investment of up to £250,000 per site within the brand’s core estate.
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Drake & Morgan appoints Mayes as ops director
Drake & Morgan has appointed Craig Mayes, formerly of Charles Wells, as interim operations director, MCA has learnt.
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Stanhope to replace Russell at Revolution
Godfrey Russell is to step down as property director of Revolution Bars Group after 21 years in the role, MCA understands.
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Carluccio’s creditors to vote on CVA
Creditors of Carluccio’s will today vote on its plans for a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), which will see it exit a number of lossmaking sites out of its 103-strong UK estate.
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Titanic to roll out café-bar model
Titanic Brewery is rolling out its Bod café-bar format to two new sites, after struggling to secure traditional pub sites.
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CAMRA CEO to step down
The Campaign for Real Ale has announced that chief executive Tim Page is to step down after three years in the role.