All MCA Insight articles in November 2017
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Amber secures new backing and £100m growth fund
Amber Taverns, the c140-strong wet-led pub operator, has secured new investment from former Admiral Taverns’ backers, Ares Capital Management, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & InsightAbboudi on optimising pizza delivery
As demand for pizza delivery grows at the mainstream and artisan ends of the market, former Domino’s and PizzaExpress man Maurice Abboudi offers his thoughts on optimising delivery.
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NewsMarston’s: Firebrand; Accent; Millennials and pub/lodge hybrids
Marston’s chief executive Ralph Findlay spoke to MCA on the back of yesterday’s full-year results announcement.
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Deltic acquires stake in Revolution
Deltic, the UK’s largest nightclub operator, has today acquired a small stake in Revolutions Bars Group
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Analysis & InsightBurger market set to grow 5.9% per year
The UK branded burger market is set to grow at a rate of c5.9% a year to reach a value of £4bn by 2020, outperforming the wider restaurant market, the latest MCA analysis has shown.
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Chilango appoints new FD
Chilango has appointed Antonia Smith, formerly of Ted Baker and TUI UK, as its new finance director
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Burger King UK appoints director of operations
Carl Traill, formerly of Punch, has become the latest appointment to the new operations team at Burger King UK
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NewsFive Guys UK plans smaller format
Five Guys UK plans to open two sites under a smaller format after securing sites in Richmond and Chelsea
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Russian pancake brand to open first UK site
Russian pancake operator, Pancs Café, is to open its first UK site, in Covent Garden, MCA understands.
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Male to launch The Loft in St Albans
Nick Male, the former Conran executive chef and head of food development at Harrods, is to lauch a restaurant in St Albans, MCA understands.
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Boyce to step down from Wagamama
Stephen Boyce is to step down as property director of Wagamama and return to the retail sector
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Analysis & Insight
Majority of hospitality firms victims of fake reviews
Some 85% of British hotels and restaurants have fallen victim to malicious and fake online reviews
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Ells steps down as Chipotle CEO
Chipotle chief executive Steve Ells has stepped down after almost 25 years in the role to become its executive chairman
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Khan challenged on pub development proposals
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been urged to ensure his guidance on development of surplus land at pubs is fair to operators wanting to invest in their properties.
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Butcombe adds to pub estate and opens depot
Butcombe Brewing Company has confirmed two new pub acquisitions and announced the opening of its new Bridgwater depot.
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Brewers launch draught delivery app
ShinDigger Brewing Co, the Manchester based craft brewery, is launching a draught beer home delivery service, allowing customers to order freshly poured drinks on a mobile app.
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Purezza sets out expansion plans
Purezza, the Brighton-based vegan pizza restaurant concept, is opening in Camden in February 2018, with plans for further sites in Manchester and Bristol later in the year.
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Belpassi Bros shuts Tooting site
Belpassi Bros, the Tooting based meatball restaurant concept, has closed its doors to find a more central site and to concentrate on retail.
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Press London passes £1m crowdfund target
Press London, the cold pressed juice bar operator and wholesaler, has reached its £1m investment target on Crowdcube. The London based company, which has three retail stores in London, and a growing wholesale and online business, plans to let the fundraise un with 21 days to go. Press sells to ...
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Marston’s FY managed lfls up 0.9%
Marston’s has reported like-for-like sales in its managed division Destination & Premium, up 0.9% for the year to 30 September.