All MCA Insight articles in November 2013 – Page 9
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Jack: Conditions right for sector expansion
Current conditions provide a “favourable backdrop” to expansion for a number of leading pub and restaurant groups, according to leading analyst Douglas Jack
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Analysis & InsightFish & chip shops face tough competition
Sales at British fish & chip shops increased 1.1% in the year to the end of September 2013 but they face tough competition from branded fast food operators, according to a new report from NPD Group
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NewsP&P refurbs Tunbridge Wells site
Pitcher & Piano, the Marston’s-owned bar chain, is to open its site in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, following a £400,000 refurbishment that will see it move away from being a late-night venue
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NewsOperators welcome 24-hour weekend Tube move
Pub and bar operators have welcomed news that the London Underground is to open for 24 hours a day on key lines on Fridays and Saturdays from 2015
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Young's: Rooms, acquisitions, transfers, investments
M&C Report takes a closer look at the results for Young’s, the London-based pub operator, for the 26 weeks to 30 September and speaks to chief executive Stephen Goodyear and retail director Patrick Dardis
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NewsYoung's H1 lfl revenue grows 5.6%
Young’s, the London-based pub operator, has reported a 5.6% rise in like-for-like revenue in the 26 weeks to 30 September against “strong comparatives” in the corresponding period last year
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Spirit Leased rolls out bespoke food template
Spirit Leased is trialling a food package that includes items and learnings from the firm’s managed pub brands, which has the potential to operate in two thirds of the leased estate, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsSpirit Leased trials 'co-investment' agreement
Spirit Leased, the leased arm of Spirit Pub Company, is trialling a new agreement whereby the licensee pays a percentage of turnover to Spirit instead of paying rent, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsFinal 67 Bramwell pubs placed on market
The final 67 pubs that were part of the former Bramwell Pub Company estate have been placed on the market with Christie + Co
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NewsBatemans eyes managed acquisitions
Lincolnshire-based brewer and pub operator Batemans plans to grow its managed pub estate from three to 15 sites via acquisitions, focusing on a new “Beer and Bean” concept that combines beer and coffee, M&C Report has learnt
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Batemans to rebrand as craft brewer with heritage
Batemans, the Lincolnshire-based brewer and pub operator, is to undergo a company rebrand that will emphasise its craft beer credentials and heritage, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsWelcome Break eyes further brands
Welcome Break, the motorway services operator, would like to add a further two branded F&B operators to its existing mix as it moves to a completely branded offer at its 29 sites
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Kamps makes UK debut
Kamps, one of the leading bakery and café chains in Germany, has opened its first site in London, with more openings lined up for the coming 12 months
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Chopstix continues rollout
Noodle Oodle Group is continuing to grow the presence of its Chopstix brand across the UK after lining up a further four sites
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Be At One launches hotdogs offer
Be At One, the Piper-backed cocktail bar chain, is rolling out a gourmet hotdog offer across its estate
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Cineworld to anchor intu Potteries
Intu has announced Cineworld as the anchor tenant for the new leisure extension at intu Potteries, its Stoke-on-Trent based shopping centre
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Rents stable on new pub leases
The average annual pub rent for new leases in England and Wales stayed stable at £24,939 during the third quarter of 2013
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Mahiki founder eyes more sites for US concept
Nick House, the co-founder of popular late-night venues Mahiki and Whisky Mist, would like to duplicate his new Steam & Rye concept in “venues dotted over London”, the Evening Standard reports
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NewsH1 volume sales up 5% at Miller Brands UK
SABMiller has announced that its UK subsidiary, Miller Brands UK (MBUK), grew domestic lager volume sales by 5% in the six months to 30 September 2013
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Smashburger CEO steps down
Smashburger, the US better-burger chain, which has declared an interest in launching in the UK, announced yesterday that its chief executive Dave Prokupek had stepped down and has been replaced by its president Scott Crane