All MCA Insight articles in November 2014 – Page 24
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Punch ordered to pay damages to tenant in latest PICAS hearing
Damages have been awarded against Punch Taverns for breaches of its code of practice following the latest case to go through the Pubs Independent Conciliation & Arbitration Service (PICA-Service).
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Gill to open second site with 'different' offers on the table
Chef Robin Gill has told M&C Report that an open pastry kitchen will be the focal point of his new restauarant, The Manor.
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Tonkotsu heads to Dalston
Tsuru Sushi is to open the fourth site under its Tonkotsu concept before the end of the year in London’s Dalston.
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Holiday pay ruling ‘could hamper business investment in hospitality sector’
A tribunal decision that confirmed businesses should factor in overtime when calculating holiday pay, could have significant financial implications for the hospitality sector, a law firm has said.
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Rola Wala eyes growth routes
Rola Wala, the street food concept deli-wrap concept, is looking to open more permanent sites following the success of its debut at Trinity Leeds food hall, M&C Report has learnt
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EAT unveils festive menu
EAT, the Lyceum Capital-backed group, is launching a festive menu this month that will include of hot pots, baguettes and bloomers and a number of new items for 2014
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NewsOakman Inns joins Stock Exchange ELITE business support scheme
Oakman Inns has joined the London Stock Exchange’s ELITE programme, designed to support “high growth private companies”.
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NewsStrong UK performance helps drive Burger King Q3 sales
A strong performance in the UK helped to drive global comparable sales at Burger King up 2.4% in the three months to the end of September
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Noble confirms first location for Bad Egg
Noble Bars & Diners will open the first site under new diner-style concept Bad Egg in London’s Ropemaker Street
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Kitchenette opens London restaurant
Food business ’incubator’ Kitchenette has launched a restaurant in Ladbroke Grove which will act as a host for a series of pop-ups.
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"Impulse" ordering app PowaTag to launch at Twickenham
Twickenham Stadium will be the first UK sporting venue to go live with PowaTag, a smart phone app that allows customers to pre-order and pay for food and drinks before and during matches
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Pizza Hut franchisee secures funding to grow to 15 sites
A Northampton-based Pizza Hut franchise operator called Ocean Success has secured £1.2m in bank funding to expand its current estate of 12 restaurants
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NewsMoorhouse's launches beer festivals with Burnley FC
Lancashire brewer and pub operator Moorhouse’s has joined forces with Burnley FC to host a series of beer festivals.
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Essenden returns to acquisition trail
Essenden, the tenpin bowling operator, has acquired an existing bowling site in Doncaster on a leasehold basis
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ALMR launches website to help sector lobby MPs
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) is to launch a website giving operators the tools to lobby their MPs and Parliamentary candidates in the run up to the election.
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NewsHome Office minister Norman Baker quits
The Home Office minister overseeing a range of policies affecting the licensed trade has resigned.
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NewsAnand says Spirit is 'transformational deal'
Greene King CEO Rooney Anand has not ruled out further acquisitions despite the brewer reaching agreement this morning on its £773m takeover of Spirit Pub Company.
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NewsPunch rolling out Mighty Local and Champs formats
Punch Taverns is rolling out two new retail formats which it says will allow it to “become more involved with the running of some sites”.
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Soho restaurant site rents nudging £130psf
Rental levels for restaurant sites in London’s Soho are currently nudging the £130 per square foot (psf) mark
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Vouchers and loyalty schemes still draw 74% consumers
Redeemable loyalty points are the most influential factor for consumers joining a loyalty scheme, followed by coupons or discount vouchers and special offers, according to a survey by data marketing firm GI Insight which shows women are more interested in such schemes than men and convenience is the greatest draw for older consumers.