All MCA Insight articles in November 2017 – Page 3
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Wrapchic strengthens Midlands presence
Wrapchic, the Indian-style burrito quick service concept, is to strengthen its presence in the Midlands with an opening in Leicester.
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Vital Ingredient reviews options
Vital Ingredient, the LDC-backed, healthy food-to-go concept, is reviewing its future funding options after receiving a number of approaches
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Warrens reveals London tranche of stores
Warrens Bakery, the fast-growing Cornish bakery group has announced its debut move into London, with four new stores, part of a plan to reach 1,000 overall in the UK in the next few years.
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Khan to crack down on pub developments
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is to urge planning authorities to resist applications to redevelop areas directly connected to pubs.
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Caramel to make UK debut in Knightsbridge
Caramel Group, the Dubai-based hospitality group, is making its debut in London with the launch of its flagship Caramel Restaurant & Lounge in Knightsbridge, MCA understands.
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Burger King UK strengthens management team
Burger King UK has made three appointments to its management team, including a chief financial officer and chief operating officer
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O’Neill becomes Avoca MD
Tara O’Neill, the former chief financial officer of Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group, has become managing director of the Ireland-based Avoca
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Adnams signs deal to distribute US craft beers
Adnams has entered into a distribution partnership with Crafted Exports, to bring a selection of craft beers and limited edition ales from popular US breweries to the UK.
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Patisserie Holdings waiting for group acquisition opportunities
Patisserie Holdings chairman Luke Johnson has told MCA that the c200-strong group is open to the possibility of a group acquisition, but is waiting for the right opportunity
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Deliveroo trials Lunchbox offer
Deliveroo is trialling a Lunchbox scheme, with operators at two Editions sites offering lunch deals for £6 with no delivery fee, MCA understands.
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Analysis & Insight
Consumer service sector confidence lowest for six years
Almost a third of consumer services businesses, which includes hospitality, reported business volumes dropping in the three months to November, according to the latest data from the CBI.
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Frawley eyes 20 sites for East London Pub Co
Irish restaurateur Padraic Frawley is planning to build an estate of up to 20 pubs in London after securing a second site in the capital.
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OpinionA new slice of the action
Robin Rowland is now stepping aside at YO! Sushi to let Richard Hodgson, the former chief executive of PizzaExpress, build on a strong foundation and momentum. He has tried to pass the baton on before, but this time everything looks set fair for it to work out for everyone involved
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Shaftesbury: Demand for sites still outstripping supply
Landlord Shaftesbury has said that the West End still remains relatively unaffected by pressures on consumer confidence.
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Hawkshead Brewery unveils £3m expansion plan
Lake District brewery Hawkshead has unveiled plans for a new brewery, as part of a £3m expansion scheme.
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Carlsberg brews Christmas beer for charity
Carlsberg UK has produced its first Christmas beer, with proceeds going to charity.
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NewsHodgson to become YO! CEO
Richard Hodgson, the former chief executive of PizzaExpress, is to take over the running of YO! Sushi
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OpinionThe pizza perfectionists
Neapolitan pizza player Santa Maria opens its third restaurant later this month – but don’t expect to see one on every street corner any time soon. Stefan Chomka reports
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Analyst corner: Jack on Revolution Bars Group
Leading sector analyst Douglas Jack at Peel Hunt has said that he expects Revolution Bars Group’s AGM to show c1% like-for-like sales growth
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Rhubarb to make international debut in New York
Rhubarb, the upmarket caterer that includes Goodwood and the Royal Albert Hall amongst its clientele, is to make its first move overseas after securing a contract to run two restaurants at the Hudson Yards development in New York, The Times writes. Rhubarb’s contract is worth $25m in annual turnover and ...