All MCA Insight articles in October 2014 – Page 25
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NewsRed’s to launch new express lunch menu
Red’s True Barbecue is launching a new express menu to capitalise on consumers looking for a smaller, quick eat at lunchtime.
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NewsTragus loses Poulet Rouge copyright challenge
Tragus has lost its challenge to stop restaurateur Steven Novak using the name Poulet Rouge on the grounds that it’s too similar to its Cafe Rouge brand
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NewsHeineken launches new innovation partnerships programme
Heineken has launched a new global innovation programme to promote technology and services
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Chozen continues motorway roll-out
Chozen Noodles, the franchised noodle bar, is opening four new sites including three at motorway service stations, M&C Report understands
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Ottolenghi takes Spitalfields site
Yotam Ottolenghi, the high-profile chef, is to open a new restaurant and deli in London’s Spitalfields next spring
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NewsDunkin’ Donuts grows pipeline
Dunkin’ Donuts, the doughnut retailer and cafe chain, has continued its expansion by securing sites for upcoming openings at St Albans in Hertfordshire and Wood Green in north London, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsCosta extends retail park presence
Costa Coffee has secured six new sites on retails parks owned by British Land
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Chapel Down ends crowdfunding drive after raising £3.95m
Chapel Down Group, the Kent-based winemaker and brewer, has closed its crowdfunding campaign after raising the maximum of £3.95m in about four weeks
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Hydes eyes more managed conversions
Hydes, the Manchester-based brewer and pub operator, will bring up to another three tenanted pub sites to management as it grows its estate with a focus on food and accommodation, M&C Report has learnt
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Analyst corner: Nick Batram on Prezzo
Nick Batram at Peel Hunt says that a bid approach around the current share price significantly undervalues a group of Prezzo’s “pedigree and potential”.
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NewsBrewDog makes living wage commitment
BrewDog, the Scottish brewer and pub operator, has made a commitment to pay all its UK 314 staff at least the living wage
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Hawthorn in exclusive talks for Nectar
Hawthorn Leisure is believed to have entered exclusive talks to acquire Nectar Taverns, which operates 25 wet-led freehouses in the North West
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Jack: Proposed Prezzo price unattractive
Leading analyst Douglas Jack at Numis said that the proposed offer price for Prezzo is unattractive, but announcing the approach may flush out higher bids
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NewsPho grows London presence
Pho is to strengthen its London estate after securing further sites in Balham and Covent Garden
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Analysis & InsightAll to play for
Prezzo is the latest business in the sector to be put in play in another sign that genuine confidence is returning to the market. But what does the offer for the Jonathan Kaye-led restaurant group mean for the business and its chief executive?
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NewsLloyds Bank approves Punch restructure
Punch Taverns has just one more hurdle to jump before its restructure is confirmed, after the plan was approved by Lloyds Bank on Thursday
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NewsUpham eyes new funding sources
Upham Pub Company has ruled out national expansion as it seeks alternative forms of finance for its next round of acquisitions, with a current focus on preference shares and the possibility of an IPO
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NewsStarbucks makes calorie reduction commitment
Starbucks has become the first coffee shop operator to sign the calorie reduction pledge under the Responsibility Deal
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NewsBrasserie Blanc begins evolution of its estate
Brasserie Blanc has started the roll out of its new evolved design, after seeing an uplift in sales at its already refurbished restaurants
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NewsAnalysts issue a Hold on Domino's despite 'stunning' UK performance
Two leading analysts have reiterated their Hold recommendations for Domino’s despite strong Q3 results