All MCA Insight articles in November 2018 – Page 14
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News
Haute Dolci opening in Blackburn
Haute Dolci, the luxury dessert bar concept, is opening in Waterloo Pavilions, Blackburn.
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Doughnut Time hits 10 sites
Doughnut Time, the premium Australian-founded concept, has opened two new stores to take its London total to 10.
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Kaspas lines up six more
Kaspas, the desert parlour franchise, has lined up six new sites, part of a plan to reach 80 by the end of the year, MCA has learnt.
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B&K appoints McFadyen as ops director
Brewhouse & Kitchen, the 22-strong operator, has appointed Greene King’s Mark McFadyen as group operations director, MCA understands.
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StreetSmart launches 2018 campaign
StreetSmart has launched its 2018 campaign to raise money for vulnerable and homeless people during the months of November and December.
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GK receives Royal recognition for training
Greene King has been commended for its commitment to upskilling its workforce at the 2018 Princess Royal Training Awards.
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Polpo MD Macdonald departs
Scott Macdonald has left his role as managing director of Polpo, MCA understands.
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Franco Manca secures Aldwych site
Fulham Shore is to open its 43rd Franco Manca, in Aldwych, and is in advanced talks on another central London site, MCA understands.
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Analysis & Insight
Pubs gain share at breakfast but lose top spot at lunch
The latest MCA data shows fewer lunch occasions are being eaten in a sit-down environment.
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Analysts corner: Peel Hunt on TRG/Wagamama
Peel Hunt analysts Douglas jack and Ivor Jones have expressed “considerable doubts” about The Restaurant Group (TRG)’s plans to acquire Wagamama.
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Shareholders back Patisserie Valerie rescue plan
Shareholders in the parent company of Patisserie Valerie yesterday backed the board’s plan for a £15.7m placing.
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Airport drinking legislation would ‘demonise pub-goers’
UKHospitality has said legislation to curb drinking in airports would “demonise” responsible drinkers.
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Rule of Tum crowdfunding to open two new concepts
A Rule of Tum Group is looking to source £400k of investment on Crowdcube in order to open two new concepts.
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Sarlas to launch Taiwanese concept in Marylebone
Paul Sarlas, the former Ping Pong Dim Sum chief executive, is launching a new Taiwanese concept Bao & Bing in Marylebone, MCA understands. The 40-cover concept, set to launch in 22 Paddington Street, will specialise in steamed bao buns, ‘bing’ Taiwanese pancakes, ‘wheel cake’ made from adkuki beans, grilled corn ...
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Barworks site sold to Shoreditch Bar Group
Barworks has sold the leasehold of its Wenlock & Essex venue in Islington to Shoreditch Bar Group, for an undisclosed sum.
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M.A.D goes into liquidation with all bars closed
Mark Andrew Developments (MAD), the Manchester bar operator, has gone into liquidation with the closure of 11 sites, according to reports.
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Final Nice Bars pub sold
The third and final pub operated by Nice Bars Ltd has been sold to Tracy Bird – the former operator of the Newman Arms in Fitzrovia.
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Charles Wells acquires four sites from Orange Tree group
Charles Wells, the Bedfordshire-based pub operator, has acquired four sites from the Orange Tree Group.
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Camden Town sells Kentish Town pub
Camden Town Brewery has closed its Kentish Town pub, Camden’s Daughter, after the launch of the taproom at its new Enfield Brewery.
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Analysis & Insight
Sector wages already outstripping the new NLW thresholds
The average hourly pay of workers over 25 in the UK hospitality industry is currently 39p above the new threshold outlined in this week’s Budget.