All MCA Insight articles in November 2018 – Page 10
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Landsec Lounge concept to roll out
Land Securities Group is planning to roll out its café-style communal space and is launching its own flexible office product.
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Tim Hortons secures first UK & Ireland franchisee
Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons has announced it has signed up its first franchisee in the UK & Ireland.
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Analysis & Insight
Deliveroo report claims riders do not support Government intervention
A report commissioned by Deliveroo based on thousands of interviews with its riders has claimed that participants see no merit in Government intervention in the gig economy.
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Analysis & Insight
Restaurant and bar spend shrinks to lowest growth level since Feb '17
Consumer spending growth in restaurants, bar and hotels shrunk to +1.0% year-on-year in October 2018, compared with +7.6% annual growth seen last month, according to the latest report from Visa UK.
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Laurillard: Differentiation key to success
Giggling Squid co-founder Andy Laurillard has credited his company’s 53% uplift in EBITDA to a differentiated offer which does not revolve around pizzas and burgers.
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Amber to roll out new brand, The Northern Way
Amber Taverns is to roll out a new brand after a successful first iteration in Preston, MCA understands.
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Hachi Group to open first UK restaurant
Japanese barbecue restaurant Hachi is to open its first restaurant in the UK, at 56 Brewer Street in Soho.
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Sector sagas keep us all guessing
Dominic Walsh reflects on an action-packed few weeks in the sector, which has seen big deals, high-profile resignations and further twists in the Patisserie Valerie saga.
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Azzurri FY sales up 8.5%
Azzurri Group chief executive Steve Holmes has told MCA that the group is primed to capitalise on the good property deals he expects will result from the contraction in the casual dining market.
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Diageo to sell 19 brands for £427m
Diageo has agreed to sell a portfolio of 19 brands to US distiller Sazerac for £427m.
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Chopstix launches next generation design at Westfield Stratford
Noodle bar chain Chopstix has opened a new store, complete with next generation design at Westfield Stratford.
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TRG launches £315m rights issue
The Restaurant Group (TRG) has confirmed its fully underwritten rights issue to raise £315m for the proposed acquisition of Wagamama.
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Dirty Martini owner reviews its options
CG Restaurants, the owner of the Dirty Martini cocktail bars chain, is reviewing its options after receiving a number of unsolicited approaches.
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GBK’s CVA proposals approved by creditors
Gourmet Burger Kitchen’s (GBK) CVA proposals were approved by “an overwhelming majority”, at meeting of unsecured creditors earlier today.
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Analysts corner: Goodbody on TRG/Wagamama deal
There have been a range of positive and negative reactions from analysts following the proposed sale of Wagamama to The Restaurant Group, but despite some concerns Goodbody feels is it a deal that can deliver.
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Slim Chickens set for Liverpool
Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) is looking to convert its Ed’s Easy Diner site in Liverpool into a Slim Chickens.
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Bigfoot Pub Co takes on new Laine's pub
Bigfoot Pub Co, the Brighton based craft beer pub operator, has taken on another site, The Hampton Arms, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & Insight
Night time economy set to grow, but alcohol to be less important factor
The demand for night time activities in London is set to increase over the next 20 years, however drinking alcohol is likely to be a less frequent pastime, according to a new report from GLA Economics.
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SlapFish secures debut UK site
SlapFish, the US fast-casual restaurant concept, is to make its debut in the UK, after securing a site in Camden Town, MCA has learnt.
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London Cocktail Club to explore its options
London Cocktail Club (LCC), the concept led by JJ Goodman, has appointed advisers as it looks to secure new investment to fund its next stage of growth, MCA understands.