All MCA Insight articles in November 2015 – Page 14
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Analysis & Insight
October sales boost across sector
A combination of the Rugby World Cup and half-term made for a positive picture across the eating and drinking out sector in October, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker.
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News
AB InBev and SABMiller seal deal
AB InBev has announced it has reached agreement with the board of SABMiller over its £68bn takeover.
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CST lands Italian steakhouse deal
Call Systems Technology has secured a landmark European contract win to supply its ConnectSmart Kitchen (CSK) technology across the estate of Italy’s first steakhouse chain
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Analysis & Insight
Street food focus: Cheeky Italian
Our street food spotlight this month comes from Street Feast marketing man and professional eater, Adam Layton, who seeks out a taste of Italy in his hunt for a cheeky dinner
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News
Tipping consultation ends
The consultation on tipping practices closed yesterday, with the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers urging the Government to proceed cautiously with any legislative changes.
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Moorhouse’s reports record Halloween
Moorhouse’s, the Lancashire brewer and pub operator, has reported record Halloween beer sales of more than 500,000 pints, amounting to a 7% spike on last year.
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New Antipodean-style café/cycling concept to launch
Dynamo, a new Antipodean-style café, restaurant and cycling shop concept is set to launch next year in London
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Cote makes double promotion
Cote, the BC Partners-backed group, has made a pair of promotions, as it gears up for further growth next year
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Walkabout ‘in better position to succeed than ever’
Walkabout operator Intertain has insisted it is “in a better position to succeed than at any time in its history” following its debt restructure and change of ownership.
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St Austell looking at franchise deal for Brewer & Bean
James Staughton, managing director of St Austell, has said the company is looking at a franchise agreement for tenants who want to take on its Brewer & Bean coffee shop concept.
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Giraffe appoints new head of marketing
Giraffe has appointed Angela McNeill, formerly of Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), as its new head of marketing
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McDonald’s decides against REIT
McDonald’s has said it has no plans to spin off its properties into real estate investment trusts (REIT)
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BrewDog launches Nordic crowdfund campaign
BrewDog has launched a crowdfunding campaign forSweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark for the continued expansion of BrewDog bars around the world
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Shakeaway to hit 50 stores by January
Takeaway milkshake concept Shakeaway is on track to have 50 sites open by the end of its financial year – in January 2016 – and has an additional nine franchisees lined up to open in 2016
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Pret launches Christmas campaign
Pret has launched its festive campaign and menu including Christmas Lunch and Veggie Lunch sandwiches
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MARC Group eyes growth for patisserie brand
Marc Patisserie, the newly launched chocolatier and patisserie from Michelin-starred MARC Group, plans to expand in high end locations across London
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Nuno Mendos to re-launch Viajante with crowdfunded campaign
Nuno Mendes, head chef at the Chiltern Firehouse, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise £1.75m to re-open his first Viajante restaurant in Wapping. Viajante is offering 33.3% equity for the investment for the business that is valued at £3.5m. Mendes has secured a new site in Wapping’s ...
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Beany Green closes fundraising at 266%
Australian-inspired café and restaurant concept Beany Green has closed its fundraising pitch after raising more than double its target in one week
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Archie's to become international brand
Archie’s, the burger and milkshake bar that originated in Manchester, has ambition to grow into a nationwide chain, M&C understands
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Analysis & Insight
Greggs best value for coffee; Muffin Break dearest
Muffin Break is the most expensive high street brand to buy a coffee in with Greggs found to be the cheapest