All MCA Insight articles in May 2018 – Page 2
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NewsUsher meets Kickstarter challenge in just one hour
Gary Usher, the chef-restaurateur behind Sticky Walnut and Hispi, exceeded his £50,000 crowdfunding target for his new restaurant within an hour.
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Handling puts Bean & Wheat on the market
Bean & Wheat, Adam Handling’s coffee shop concept, is looking for a new home a year after opening its debut site, MCA understands.
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NewsJust Eat AR campaign views convert to sales
An augmented reality (AR) campaign devised for Just Eat has resulted in social media interactions converting into sales.
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OpinionAre landlord-only CVAs prolonging the slow death of the high street?
REL Capital chairman Andy Scott asks if the latest wave of CVAs is being used as a disingenuous attempt by high street brands to dodge their rent commitments
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NewsGresham Collective consolidates pub estate
The Gresham Collective has sold the Load of Hay Tavern in Belsize Park as it focuses on growth of its Cork & Bottle wine bar concept.
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Smashburger to launch meat substitute burger
Smashburger, the US burger franchise, is preparing to launch a next-generation meat substitute burger in its UK estate, MCA understands.
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Analysis & InsightBeer sales slump 1.7% in Q1 2018
Combined on and off-trade beer sales were down 1.7% in the first quarter of 2017, according to the latest data from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).
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Ziferblat to open fifth UK site
Ziferblat, the pay as you go café and workspace concept, is opening its fifth UK site and third in Manchester.
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OpinionThe art of the Source
Sourced Market founder Ben O’Brien talks about the art of curating different formats and championing artisan producers
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NewsUpham reports Q1 lfls down 0.8%
The Upham Group has reported overall sales in the first quarter up 6.8% to £3.3m but down 0.8% on a like-for-like basis.
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NewsCat’s Pyjamas goes fourth
The Cat’s Pyjamas, the fledgling Indian street food concept, is to open its fourth site, in Wakefield.
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NewsCoppa Club to close Oxford Circus site
Coppa Club, the Hugh Osmond-backed concept, is to close its Oxford Circus site today, MCA understands.
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Analysis & InsightBuoyant bakery market boosted by savoury goods
The latest MCA data has shown strong increase in bakery visits, fuelled by savoury treats.
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NewsKFC announces calorie commitments
KFC UK & Ireland has announced a calorie reduction commitment to remove 20% of calories per serving by 2025, and is planning to launch a new vegetarian option.
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NewsTattu to make Scottish debut
Tattu, the contemporary Chinese restaurant brand, is to make its debut in Scotland, after securing a site in Edinburgh.
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NewsJenvey to step down from Chopstix
Max Hilton Jenvey is to step down from his role as global head of franchise at noodle bar chain, Chopstix.
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OpinionNip and Tuk
Health-focused chain Leon has partnered with David Thompson’s Aylmer Aaharn food group to transform its Shaftesbury Avenue site into a Thai fast food restaurant that could become a major growth brand. Restaurant magazine deputy editor Joe Lutrario meets Leon founder John Vincent to discuss the prospects for Tuk Shop.
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OpinionHow Pret turned values into value
The news that Bridgepoint has agreed to sell Pret A Manger to JAB Holdings marks a new chapter for a brand that has consistently been voted the most admired among sector leaders. James Wallin looks at the values underpinning the brand and what the deal may mean for Pret and its investors – both incoming and outgoing – as well as assessing what wider impact the company’s £1k staff bonus may have on hospitality’s reputation as an employer.
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NewsTime Out Markets agrees first management deal
Time Out has signed a management agreement with global real estate company Ivanhoé Cambridge to open its Market format in Montreal, Canada.
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NewsChicago Rib Shack opens sixth site
Chicago Rib Shack has opened its sixth site after taking on the former Prezzo unit in Wandsworth’s Southside Shopping Centre.