All MCA Insight articles in October 2013 – Page 8
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News
Lending to businesses reaches four-year high
Lending to businesses grew at the fastest rate in four years last month, fuelling hopes that government schemes may finally be starting to gain significant traction
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NewsRival chains run rule over Belgique
A number of rival chain are currently running the rule over Belgique, the continental-style bakery and delicatessen café chain, that was been placed on the market earlier this month, M&C Report has learnt
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Milton Keynes votes against late-night levy
Milton Keynes council has voted against plans to introduce a late-night levy
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Survey reveals long-term impact of discounting on hotel brands
The ‘discounting treadmill’ that has been inescapable for many restaurants appears to have had a similar impact on the hotel industry
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Vapiano claims Loo of the Year Awards
Italian fresh casual dining restaurant Vapiano has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2013
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New East Asian BBQ concept secures Soho site
Bo Drake, a new east Asian BBQ restaurant and cocktail bar, is to launch later this year after securing a site in London’s Soho
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Diary
Diary: Wagamama, City Pub Co, Pizza Hut, Harvey's
This week’s Diary includes a new location for Brewhouse & Kitchen, Clive Watson papped in pub with pup, F&B innovation at Gatwick, and getting back to the floor with Pizza Hut and Ping Pong
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Analysis & Insight
Consumer confidence and eating out spend on the rise
Consumer confidence about disposable income is at its highest since the third quarter of 2011 (-25% in Q3 2013 vs. -43% in Q3 2011); with net spend on eating out also on the rise, according to the latest Deloitte Consumer Tracker
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NewsBrewDog reports record growth for 2013
BrewDog has reported a fifth consecutive year of record growth and said it was on track to turnover £20m, up from £12m in 2012. The company, which will unveil a new £5m expansion of its Ellon brewery later this month, said it plans to open nine new bars in the ...
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NewsPrezzo launches payment app
Prezzo, the Jonathan Kaye-led chain, has today launched an app that enables diners to pay for their meal using their smartphone
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Opinion
Guardian of tradition
JW Lees is poised for growth thanks to developing the best bits of tradition and not being afraid to close failing pubs, managing director William Lees-Jones tells Phil Mellows. Free pies have helped, too
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NewsEclectic lines up next two Lola Los
Eclectic Clubs & Bars has lined up two more sites for its Lola Lo brand in Derby and Manchester, M&C Report has learnt
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News
Quattro Passi to make UK debut
Michelin-starred chef Antonio Mellino is to bring his award-winning Quattro Passi restaurant format to the UK this winter after securing a site in London’s Mayfair
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That’s Vapore eyes UK debut
That’s Vapore, the Italian fresh food concept, is looking to make its debut in the UK
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News
Trade associations launch business rates campaign
A range of trade associations have joined together to launch a campaign on business rates called ‘Better Rates for Pubs’
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NewsFine-dining opportunity at the Compleat Angler
A new fine-dining restaurant operator for the Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel in Marlow, Buckinghamshire is being sought
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Crowther: New acquisitions ahead of forecast
The six-strong group of pubs that Liberation Group, the Jersey-based pub and drinks business, acquired back in June are delivering ahead of forecast after a period of bedding in, according to chief executive Mark Crowther
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News
Investors target food operators at c£30m auction
Commercial property investors showed a particular appetite for food outlets at the Acuitus October auction, which saw a total of £29.08m of assets being sold
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NewsYum! to invest $10bn in emerging markets
Yum! Brands, the owner of the KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell fast-food chains, along with its joint partners is to invest $10bn over the next seven years in growing its presence in emerging markets, such as China and India
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News
Freehold of iconic music venue for sale
The freehold of iconic London music venue, the Camden Barfly, has been placed on the market, with an asking price of in excess of £3m sought