All MCA Insight articles in May 2019 – Page 3
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NewsCrussh offers CBD booster to coffee
Crussh Fit Food & Juice Bars has announced it will be the first high street food-to-go brand to offer CBD oil in its coffee.
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NewsPod eyes private equity buyer
Pod chief executive Alex Young has told MCA the group is minded to sell to a private equity buyer, after announcing to shareholders it had appointed RSM to oversee a sales process.
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Rudy's heading to Birmingham
Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza, the Mission Mars concept, is opening a new site in Birmingham this summer – its fourth in the portfolio.
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Mr White's English Chophouse for Birmingham
Black and White Hospitality is to open a Mr White’s English Chophouse in the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Birmingham.
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OpinionSatisfaction or sales – how can you measure success?
New ways to “measure the unmeasurable” mean that satisfaction data could start to rival sales data as a key metric for operators, according to Gary Goodman, chief executive of Yumpingo.
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NewsLondon saw record year for international f&b launches in 2018
Despite uncertainty around Brexit, 2018 was a record year for international f&b operators entering the London market, with 21 making their debut in the capital during the year, according to Savills.
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NewsActive acquires stake in Northern Monk
Leeds-based craft brewer Northern Monk has sold a stake in its business to Leon and Honest Burgers backer Active Partners.
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Nolan builds estate with acquisition of Sussex pub
Multiple operator Paul Nolan has acquired The Bear Inn at Burwash in East Sussex.
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Sutton and Sons launch fried chicken restaurant
London fish and chip chain Sutton and Sons has relaunched its vegan pop up in Hackney as a permanent fried chicken shop.
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NewsDiageo to create Johnnie Walker tourist attraction in Edinburgh
Diageo has been given permission to create a Johnnie Walker-themed tourist attraction in Edinburgh.
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OpinionThe end of the beginning
Loungers’ admission to AIM at the end of last month caps a remarkable 17-year growth story, but as chief executive Nick Collins and chairman Alex Reilley tell James Wallin, they are only just getting started. They discuss the learnings from the IPO and the next steps for Loungers, including the potential for further sites in big cities as well as an eventual entry to the Scottish market.
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NewsNew menu round-up: Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny’s and Costa
This week has seen some of the biggest players in the sector launch new menus as they seek to capitalise on changing consumer trends and revitalise their brands. They included Bella Italia launching its biggest ever menu, Frankie & Benny’s targeting adult-only occasions and Costa launching its first new menu under new owners, Coca-Cola.
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NewsMarket Halls to open fourth site, at Canary Wharf
Market Halls has confirmed its fourth site will open at Canary Wharf’s Cargo scheme.
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NewsThree Joes gears up for next stage of growth
Tim Hall, the chief executive of sourdough pizza restaurant concept, Three Joes, hassaid the brand is gearing up for its next stage of growth amid strong growth at its debut sites.
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NewsUKH urges Government to re-think high streets proposals
UKHospitality has urged the Government to re-consider proposals to ease the burden of business rates on high street businesses through revenue raised by a Digital Services Tax.
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NewsLittle Italy
Barino, the coffee shop, wine bar and brasserie, is giving a premium Italian flavour to Westfield London. MCA’s Finn Scott-Delany spoke to founder Francesco Ielo about his plans to grow the concept.
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NewsWasabi secures investment from Capdesia and Sushiro
Private equity firm Capdesia has acquired a minority stake in the 55-strong Wasabi chain.
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NewsMcDonald’s to shut 165 Indian outlets after buying out franchise partner
McDonald’s is to temporarily shut 165 of its outlets in north and east India after finally ending its six-year-long battle with its franchise partner.
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NewsBarber and Kochhar not involved with debut Baba G site
Street food concept and Million Pound Menu winner Baba G is to open its first bricks and mortar site in Camden Market’s North Yard.