All MCA Insight articles in November 2018 – Page 13
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LCC acquires Whistling Shop bar in Shoreditch
London Cocktail Club (LCC) has completed the acquisition of the Whistling Shop bar in Worship Street, Shoreditch.
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Tenzo raises $1.8m
Tenzo, the AI restaurant analytics platform, has raised $1.8m to reduce restaurant food waste.
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Wing Wing opens two sites with Deliveroo
Wing Wing, the Korean fried chicken concept, has opened two new sites with Deliveroo Editions, which it hopes will a raise awareness of the fledgling brand, and allow it to test out new areas, MCA has learnt.
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Benito’s Hat confirms two new openings
Benito’s Hat, the Calculus-backed Mexican chain has confirmed two new openings.
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Deltic to rebrand Tiger Tigers
Deltic chief executive Peter Marks has told MCA the newly acquired collection of Tiger Tiger sites will be rebranded and modernised but will remain in keeping with the ethos of the original brand.
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Analysis & Insight
Taking the pulse of the sector
The UKHospitality Christie & Co Benchmarking Report 2018 highlights the impact of external pressures on the sector and gauges the latest industry sentiment amid the spectre of Brexit. James Wallin examines some of the key findings.
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LV launches CVA process for Blackhouse
Living Ventures has launched Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) process for its five-strong, steakhouse concept, Blackhouse.
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Reick swaps Leon for Black Sheep Coffee
Marco Reick, people director at Leon, is leaving to join Black Sheep Coffee as HR director, MCA understands.
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Anand to step down from Greene King
Greene King chief executive Rooney Anand is to step down from his role leading the pub group at the end of the current financial year, ending 30 April 2019.
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Deltic acquires three Tiger Tiger sites
Deltic Group is to acquire three Tiger Tiger sites from Novus Leisure for an undisclosed sum.
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PepsiCo to acquire Pipers
PepsiCo has announced its intention to acquire out-of-home crisps brand Pipers for an undisclosed sum.
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Analysis & Insight
Needs must
The Casual Dining Group (CDG) and Wasabi were both featured in the press over the weekend, linked with the need to make necessary changes to their businesses. One is taking a proactive approach to bring landlords to the table to discuss issues it faces with rental levels at a handful of sites, while the other claims it is looking for an injection of capital to support its next phase of growth. But, is one being more realistic with itself and the impact of the current harsh trading environment than the other, asks Mark Wingett.
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Analysis & Insight
Sector overheads at highest point for 12 years
Operating costs faced by the sector have risen to their highest rate for 12 years, according to a new report.
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Oakman appoints Butlins MD as COO
Oakman Inns has appointed Dermot King, outgoing managing director of Butlins, as chief operating officer.
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Bell to depart Welcome Break following Applegreen deal
Applegreen, which this week completed the acquisition of Welcome Break, has announced that the motorway service station operator’s chief executive, Robbie Bell, is to depart the business.
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PCA launches consultation on beer duty and wastage
The pubs code adjudicator (PCA) has launched a consultation aimed at providing clarity on beer and cider duty and waste for tenants when negotiating their tied rents.
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Analysis & Insight
How augmented reality could change delivery, eating out and retail
American company Kabaq is experimenting with putting food on the table before it’s even been bought. MCA’s sister title Food Spark speaks to them to find out more.
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Muffin Break opens Cramlington; starts on Bexleyheath
Muffin Break has opened its 69th site in Cramlington, Northumberland within the Manor Walk Centre.
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Black & White appoints Deignan as MD
Black & White Hospitality has appointed a new managing director to head up its franchising division.
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Goldex sells 14 Costa franchise sites to AM Coffee Holdings
Goldex Investments Limited has sold 14 of its 60 Costa Coffee franchise site to AM Coffee Holdings, in a multi-million pound deal.