All MCA Insight articles in November 2018 – Page 6
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NewsNewRiver sees £1.7m synergies from Hawthorn in H1
NewRiver says it has unlocked £1.7m of the expected £3m synergies from the acquisition of Hawthorn Leisure.
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News
Pure launched in Holborn
Pure, the healthy, food-to-go concept, has further strengthened its presence in London with an opening in Holborn.
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NewsTAO Group eyes London opening
TAO Group, US-based hospitality group, is understood to be in talks to open its first site in the UK, in London, MCA has learnt.
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NewsSmith to replace Swann as SSP global CEO
SSP Group has announced that Kate Swann is to step down from her role as group chief executive next May, to be replaced by current UK & Ireland chief executive, Simon Smith.
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NewsLiverpool hotelier backs Byrne’s Manchester House takeover
Aiden Byrne has confirmed that he is returning to lead Manchester House, which was put into administration by Living Ventures last month.
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NewsRobson appointed as new BII chairman
Red Mist Leisure co-founder Mark Robson has been appointed chair elect of the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping).
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Just Eat to list hygiene ratings for all restaurants
Just Eat, the online food delivery platform, has confirmed it will roll out the listing of hygiene ratings for all restaurants on its app in 2019.
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NewsLeading TRG shareholder against Wagamama deal
One of The Restaurant Group’s (TRG) biggest shareholders has come out in opposition to the company’s proposed £559m acquisition of Wagamama.
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Dine partners with Three UK
Dine Club, the restaurant discount app, has secured a partnership with Three UK.
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NewsCosta Coffee launches reusable contactless payment cup
Costa Coffee has partnered with Barclaycard to launch a reusable contactless payment cup.
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NewsCrussh confirms launch into workplace catering
Crussh, the healthy food and juice chain, has confirmed its move into workplace catering after opening a café in the recently renovated Minster Building, in the City.
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NewsCompass Group sees FY boost from UK contract wins
Compass Group, the concessions operator and contract caterer, has said a new contract win with financial services group ING in the UK helped to accelerate organic growth in Europe in the year to 30 September.
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NewsPatisserie Holdings allowed more time to secure debt facility
Patisserie Holdings has reached agreement with its principal lenders to extend the period for agreeing a new debt facility until 18 January.
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Opinion
Crafting success in the wet-led sector
Ei Group’s Craft Union model has grown to more than 250 sites in under four years, and now has its sights set on London, where it expects to have 40 pubs by the end of next year. James Wallin speaks to operations director Frazer Grimbleby about further expansion, managing the balance between EiG’s tenanted and managed estates and the potential for a food offer within the Craft Union model.
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NewsPriestnall leaves Yumchaa, Kill joins
Yumchaa chief executive Scott Priestnall has left his role after overseeing the speciality teashop brand for just over 12 months, MCA understands.
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Clockjack liquidated
Clockjack, the chicken restaurant turned delivery only concept, has been liquidated.
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NewsToby Carvery launches online takeaway service
Toby Carvery has launched a ‘click and collect’ service, across its estate, called Toby Takeaway.
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NewsWimpy could open corporate stores to achieve expansion goals
Wimpy general manager Chris Woolfenden has told MCA the brand could open corporate sites in its bid to expand.
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NewsRoosters Piri Piri looking to hit century of sites by 2021
Roosters Piri Piri is aiming to reach the 100-site mark by 2021, predominately through expansion in the UK, but also in overseas territories, MCA has learnt.
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NewsVarious Eateries secures additional debt as it eyes further growth
Various Eateries Limited (VEL) has said the difficult decision to close a number of its underperforming Strada sites has left it on a “strong financial footing”, with which to invest and grow its remaining estate.