All MCA Insight articles in November 2014 – Page 20
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News
Rare Cow set for relaunch
The Rare Cow chain of steak restaurants is relaunching tomorrow after a £335,000 investment from entrepreneur Alfie Best
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NewsIntertain acquired by Jon Moulton’s Better Capital
Jon Moulton, the founder of private equity firm Alchemy Partners, has acquired Intertain, through current turnaround vehicle Better Capital, in a deal thought to be valued at c£15m
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NewsLuminar acquires Chicago Leisure
Luminar, the UK’s largest late-night operator, has acquired the eight-strong Chicago Leisure business from Sun Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum
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Former Marco Pierre White pubs up for sale
Four freehold pubs, currently or previously owned by high-profile chef Marco Pierre White, have been put on the market.
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NewsInventive eyes IPO
The New Inventive Bar Company, owner of the Revolution vodka bar chain, is close to appointing advisors to work on a stock market listing for next year
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NewsSecond round bids due for TGI Friday’s
Up to six private equity groups are believed to be in the running to acquire the UK arm of TGI Friday’s, with second round bids for the 64-strong business due next week
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Krispy Kreme UK returns to profit
Krispy Kreme UK returned to profit in the year to 2 February 2014, on the back of an increase in underlying sales
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NewsBrewDog tops list of 50 fastest growing suppliers
Scottish brewer and pub operator BrewDog has topped a list of the fastest growing privately owned suppliers in the UK.
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Manchester Corn Exchange line-up unveiled
Aviva Investors has unveiled the bars and restaurants set to open at its £30m redeveloped Corn Exchange scheme in Manchester, with Pho, Cabana and Vapiano set to make their debuts in the city
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NewsOriginal Bowling Company eyes retail park opportunities
Steve Burns, chief executive of The Original Bowling Company (TOBC), has said landlords of retail parks are increasingly looking to hospitality ventures to increase dwell time.
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C2 says growth strategy will focus on freeholds
C2, the north-west based pub operator and brewer, has said it is only interested in freehold properties going forward.
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Government confirms business rates valuation date will be 1 April 2015
The Government has announced that business rates assessments from 2017 onwards will be based on a property’s rental value on 1 April 2015.
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Prospect Inns to open railway-themed pub
Prospect Inns is set to open its second site, The Wigan Central, in nearly December.
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Interviews
Five Minute Interview: Steve Burns, Original Bowling Company
M&C Report talks to Steve Burns, chief executive of the Original Bowling Company, about his best investment, the brand he admires and the best piece of advice he has ever received.
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NewsLe Bistrot Pierre secures Newport site
Le Bistrot Pierre, the highly-rated French restaurant chain, has signed up to open a site at the Friars Walk development in Newport
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NewsBid activity holds back M&C20
The M&C20 was held back by bid activity this week, underperforming the wider market, growing 0.3% to 1,225 points while the AllShare Index was 1% higher, rising 10 points to 1,028, says Will Brumby of Langton Capital
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Opinion
Going Native
Founded in 1994 in Palm Springs, California, Native Foods Cafe has developed into America’s premier fast-casual vegan group, which now spans coast to coast.
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Nottingham Trent to offer Food Industry Masters
Nottingham Trent University will offer a masters in Food Industry Management including food and beverage alongside business modules in a part-time course available from January 2015
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NewsFaucet Inn to open first Neighbourhood site
London-based multiple operator Faucet Inn will open the first of its all-day dining concept, Neighbourhood, in Stratford City on Saturday 22 November.
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NewsGiraffe named top family restaurant
Giraffe, the Tesco-owned restaurant operator, has been named the Best Family Restaurant at Junior magazine’s Design Awards 2014 in the only eating out category at the inaugral awards