All MCA Insight articles in May 2019 – Page 7
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NewsHumpit Hummus looks set to double its estate this year
Humpit Hummus, the Venturian-backed concept, looks set to double the size of its seven-strong estate this year as it lines up new locations in Manchester, the Midlands and the south coast, MCA has learnt.
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NewsTwisted London confirms London rollout
Twisted London, the virtual restaurant brand from social media group Jungle Creations, has confirmed its expansion to five new sites, as flagged up by MCA in March.
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NewsSimmons puts Clerkenwell lease up for sale
Simmons Bars, the Lonsdale Capital backed group, has put the lease of its Clerkenwell site up for sale through AG&G.
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NewsFood waste comes under the spotlight with new Government campaign
To issue of reducing food waste has come under the spotlight with the launch of the Government’s new Step up to the Plate scheme.
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NewsJW Lees appoints former Hallmarks Hotels MD
JW Lees has appointed David Grosfils, the former managing director of Hallmark Hotels, as its new director of operations – hotels & inns.
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NewsEi Group expects managed lfls to level out
Ei Group chief executive Simon Townsend has told MCA he expects like-for-like growth in the group’s managed estate to level out to 3% to 4% as the business matures.
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NewsCineworld retail revenue slumps YTD
Cineworld has reported retail revenue at its UK & Ireland cinemas down 6.8% in the period 1 January to 12 May.
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NewsSSP sees boost in London rail hubs
SSP, the concessions operator, has reported steady growth fuelled by station redevelopments in London and rising air passenger numbers.
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NewsMarston’s sees H1 growth across the board
Marston’s saw like-for-like sales (lfls) across its managed and franchised pubs grow 2.2% in the 26 weeks to 30 March, with a 3.2% hike in the final 10 weeks of the period.
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Former Tasty and Giggling Squid directors prep new venture
Former Tasty managing director Jo Morrison and Giggling Squid operations direction Peter Morrison are launching a new all-day dining restaurant concept in Hove.
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NewsChiktopia lines up first site at Intu Lakeside
Industry-backed chicken concept Chiktopia has lined up its first site at Intu Lakeside in Essex, for a July opening, MCA has learnt.
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Soho House to open The Ned in Washington DC
Soho House is to open a second iteration of the Ned, in Washington DC.
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NewsDiner jailed for refusing to pay bill in Frankie & Benny’s
A diner who spent more than six hours eating in a Frankie & Benny’s restaurant and then refused to pay the bill has been jailed for 34 weeks.
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NewsUKH supports calls for shake-up of apprenticeships
UKHospitality has come out in support of the Local Government Association’s (LGA) calls for a shake-up of the apprenticeship programme and reform of the levy.
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NewsHawksmoor appoints Hall as marketing director
Former Casual Dining Group executive Georgia Hall has joined Hawksmoor as its new marketing director.
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NewsAirline adds Nando’s to in-flight menu
Budget airline Jet2.com has become the first to serve Nando’s food on its flights.
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Deliveroo to offer riders skills and career training
Deliveroo has announced a new package of measures to give its riders skills training, while supporting opportunities to further their career and business ideas via a Dragon’s Den style panel.
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West Beer moves to employee ownership
West, the German-inspired, Glasgow-based craft brewery, bar and restaurant, has moved to become employee owned.
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Impossible Foods raises further $300m
Impossible Foods, which makes a meat-free plant-based burger, has raised a further $300m in the latest round of funding ahead of a possible initial public offering.
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NewsLas Iguanas reduces level of complimentary meals by 25%
Las Iguanas has reduced the number of fully complimentary meals by 25% over a two-year period, by using feedback software.