All MCA Insight articles in November 2016 – Page 3
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Solita look for new business partner
Solita co-founder Franco Sotgiu would like to bring in a third business partner to help take the North East bar and restaurant group to the next phase of growth, MCA has learnt.
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Hitchcott steps down from TRG
Paul Hitchcott has stepped down as group property director of The Restaurant Group after 10 years with the group
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Domino’s Pizza strengthens operational team
Domino’s Pizza Group has strengthened its operational team as it gears up to try and achieve its long-term target of operating 1,600 stores in the UK
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Interviews
Crafting a legacy
As he approaches two years as chief executive of Yorkshire brewer and pub operator Timothy Taylor, Tim Dewey has his sights set on growth – both in brewing and in the group’s pub portfolio. Just don’t accuse the 158-year-old brewery of not being craft. James Wallin reports
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Second Cup continues UK expansion
Second Cup has a further 10 locations in the pipeline to open in the UK before the end of next June
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Deliveroo links up with convenience store chain
Spar retailer Paul Stone has set up an alcohol delivery network from his stores through Deliveroo
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Ex Cote and Strada man launches Bosa
A former Cote and Strada manager who opened dozens of restaurants has launched a Sardinian concept in North London.
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Coffee shop purchases drive Network Rail Q3 sales
Network Rail has reported a 3.5% increase in total sales to £166m for July-September 2016
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Springboard announces winners of Awards for Excellence 2016
Byron, St Austell Brewery, Greene King and Peach Pubs were among the winners of Springboard’s Awards for Excellence 2016
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Young’s launches interactive app experience
Young’s, has launched a new mobile app, ‘Young’s On Tap’, which it said will “transform the pub experience for all its customers”
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Mamma Mia considers three more
The operator of Oxford Italian restaurants Mamma Mia is eyeing a third site in the city as well as two in nearby satellite towns, MCA has learnt.
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Limeyard set for Woking
Cote, the BC Partners-backed group, has further strengthened its openings pipeline for Limeyard
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Leon to open most ‘family-friendly and eco-friendly’ site
Leon is to open a new site in Oxford, which it claims will be the most ‘family-friendly’ and ‘eco-friendly’ across its c40-strong estate
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Richoux consolidates Dean’s Diner estate
Richoux Group, the AIM-list, Jonathan Kaye-led group, has begun to consolidate its Dean’s Diner estate
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Leon, Barburrito, The Cabin and Wasabi set for Paddington Station
A handful of new operators, including Leon and Barburrito, are set to open new units at London’s Paddington Station
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Brasserie Bar Co reports strong trading
Brasserie Bar Co has reported strong trading across both its Brasserie Blanc and White Brasseries estates
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Five Guys appoints new head of ops
Five Guys, the better burger brand, has appointed a new UK head of operations
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Redcomb continues expansion with £1.25m Potters Bar acquisition
Redcomb Pubs has acquired The Old Manor in Potters Bar, bringing its estate to 16 sites
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Kitty Fisher’s owners eye expansion
The owners of Kitty Fisher’s, which became London’s hottest restaurant when it opened two years ago, plan to add four or five more locations
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Differentiation key to Marston’s success
Marston’s chief executive Ralph Findlay has credited the group’s wide range of beer brands and variety of pub formats for its strong financial results