All MCA Insight articles in November 2017 – Page 14
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News
The Ivy Collection confirmed for Leeds and Dublin
Hammerson has confirmed that the Ivy Collection will open a site at its Victoria Leeds scheme next year
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Dum Dum Donutterie winds up for 2018 rollout
Dum Dum, the artisan donut brand, is preparing to push the button on expansion, with a target of 15-20 new stores in 2018, MCA has learnt.
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Younger generation keep openings buoyant
A younger generation of entrepreneurial operators inspired by street food have helped keep new openings in London buoyant during uncertain times, Peter Harden has told MCA.
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Analysis & InsightWhat now for Busaba?
In 2008, Phoenix Equity Partners signed a deal to back restaurant entrepreneur Alan Yau, investing £21.5m in the rollout of the then three-strong Busaba Eathai casual dining chain. Next June will mark the 10th anniversary of that deal and if the company hopes to finally exit the now 15-strong group by then you wonder if it will get anywhere near recouping that initial investment.
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NewsFive Guys sets out European expansion plans
Five Guys plans to open up to 30 new sites across Continental Europe next year, whilst also looking to add 15 to 20 sites in the UK
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OpinionSteering in a new direction
The shock exit of Gaucho Group’s long-serving CEO Zeev Godik yesterday, hot on the heels of a change of chairman, has left a number of questions unanswered. Dominic Walsh looks back at Godik’s long tenure and asks what the news means for the sector.
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NewsGodik steps down as Gaucho CEO
Gaucho Group founder Zeev Godik is to step down from his role chief executive after 41 years at the helm of the business.
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NewsLondon restaurant prices up 3.6% year-on-year
The price of dinner-for-one at London restaurants increased 3.6% in the year to August, compared to inflation of 2.9%.
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NewsMurdoch to step down as GBK CEO
Alasdair Murdoch is to step down as the chief executive of Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) at the end of this year
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'Not enough space for street food'
Street food operators are struggling to find suitable locations to trade from in London, despite the explosion in street food over the last ten years, Kerb’s inaugural Future of London Food panel discussion heard.
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Eagle Eye partners with GK
Eagle Eye, the digital loyalty company, has signed a contract with Greene King to support its Season Ticket campaign and digital promotions.
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Ole & Steen trialling delivery
Danish bakery concept is trialling its own delivery model as well as its click & collect function, MCA understands.
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Cojean launching second London site
Cojean, the Parisian healthy fast food concept, is set to open its second site in London.
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Stares swaps Young’s for Byron
Byron has appointed Rachel Stares as its new head of talent, MCA understands.
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Menezes urges Hammond to increase tax on alcohol imports
Diageo chief executive Ivan Menezes has urged chancellor Philip Hammond to increase taxes on alcohol imported into the UK, to ease the burden on homegrown products, according to reports.
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Marston’s to supply its own water
Marston’s has joined Whitbread and Greene King as the only UK companies to secure a licence to supply their own water.
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NewsItsu to focus on regional expansion next year
Itsu, the Julian Metcalfe-led group, is to focus on regional expansion next year as it looks to open 10 sites across the next 12 months.
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Analysis & Insight
Survive or Die – the dos and don’ts of rebranding
In a fast-moving environment operators must be constantly evolving their business. Philip Harrison, president of design consultancy Harrison, looks at how branding can be a key component in the fight to stand out in a changing market.
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Smashburger to open Deliveroo Editions site
Smashburger, the US better burger brand, is to open a delivery only concept through Deliveroo Editions, MCA understands.
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Splendid plans steady expansion for concepts
Splendid Restaurants plans to add two new sites to its Absurd Bird operation over the next six months, including a new concessions format, whilst also opening a further two to three Jack & Alice locations during 2018, MCA has learnt.