All MCA Insight articles in November 2017 – Page 19
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NewsStarbucks reports Q4 lfls up 2%
Starbucks has reported global like-for-like sales up 2% in its fourth quarter to 1 October but said revenues for its EMEA segment were flat.
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NewsEx-Asda boss to replace Johnson as Gaucho chair
Luke Johnson has stepped down as chairman of Gaucho, to be replaced by ex-Asda chief executive, Paul Mason.
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NewsBakkavor scraps IPO
Bakkavor, the food service company and owner of PizzaStorm, has announced it will no longer proceed with its planned stock market flotation.
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NewsTortilla secures first site for “baby Tortilla” format
Tortilla, the Quilvest-backed, the burrito and taco brand, has secured the first site for a smaller format model
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NewsOle & Steen to launch at Oxford Westgate
Danish baker Ole & Steen has three further UK openings lined up for early 2018, including its first regional store, MCA has learnt.
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NewsSwedish coffee chain to make UK debut
Wayne’s Coffee, Scandinavia’s leading coffee chain, is to make its UK debut next month in central London
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NewsKossoff joins Pieminister board
Simon Kossoff, the former chief executive and chairman of Carluccio’s, has joined the board of Pieminister
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NewsHeineken deal is “statement of intent” for Admiral
Admiral Taverns chief executive Kevin Georgel has told MCA that the deal to acquire 17 pubs from Heineken is a “signal of intent” that the group will seek to be at the head of the pack for good quality acquisition opportunities.
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NewsEl Mexicana plans 8-10 Cocina restaurants
El Mexicana, the quick service Mexican group, is planning to roll out 8-10 sites of its new fast casual brand Cocina by the end of next year, MCA has learnt.
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NewsMarks: Sector must capitalise on key events
The Deltic Group’s chief executive Peter Marks has told MCA that the group’s most recent results show the importance for the sector of getting the big occasions right.
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NewsNY Fold to double up
NY Fold, the new pizza brand designed for the UK market from Bruno DiFabio, is set to double its presence in the capital
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NewsWafflemeister to make roadside debut
Wafflemeister is set to make it UK roadside debut in partnership with Extra Services
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NewsPizza Union set for Dalston
Pizza Union, the fledgling pizza bar concept, has secured a fourth site in London, in Dalston
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Analysis & InsightParsons: Revolution should make that call
Leading analyst Nigel Parsons, of Canaccord, has said Revolution Bars Group chairman Keith Edelman should “make that call” to the Deltic Group.
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Hung launches The Dragon Club Inn
The restaurateur behind Jun Ming and Di Princi has launched Sichuanese restaurant The Dragon Inn Club in Pimlico.
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NewsDeliveroo drivers issue legal claim over rights
Law firm Leigh Day has issued legal claims on behalf of 45 Deliveroo riders to the Employment Tribunal.
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Payne buys Blacks in Soho
Roger Payne, the entrepreneur behind the Camden Dining Group and recently acquired Chicago Rib Shack, has bought Blacks private members club in Soho.
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Supper eyes £500k crowdfund
Supper, the high-end restaurant delivery service, is crowdfunding to further expand its premium business.
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Ekachai confirms King’s Cross opening plans
South-east Asian restaurant brand Ekachai has confirmed it will open its fifth site, in London’s King’s Cross
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Chapel Down harvest volumes up 10%
Chapel Down has recorded its second highest harvest by volume with a 10% increase on last year.