All MCA Insight articles in October 2014 – Page 7
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News
Batram: GK offer for Spirit no knock-out
Nick Batram at Peel Hunt says that his interpretation of events surrounding the approaches for Spirit Pub Company is that Greene King’s offer is reasonable but clearly no knock-out
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NewsJoule’s splits into two divisions and takes on first leasehold
Joule’s Brewery has split into two divisions reflecting a ‘re-focussed’ approach to its pub estate, managing director Steve Nuttall has told M&C Report.
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NewsCote lines up Harrogate opening
Cote, the French brasserie chain backed by CBPE, has secured its second site in Yorkshire, in Harrogate
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L&G purchases Piccadilly Gardens for £23m
Legal & General Property has acquired 19/31 Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester, which includes units let to Zizzi’s and Nando’s, for £23.1m
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Analysis & InsightConfident Neame looks to the future
Despite capital restructure in the summer and a number of changes at boadroom level, Shepherd Neame is confident the industry is back on its feet and thriving once again.
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Interviews
Friday five-minute interview: Stuart McLean - Zonal
M&C Report talks to Stuart McLean, managing director of Zonal, the electronic point of sale (EPOS) supplier to the hospitality and leisure sector, about his best investment, his best business decision and the best piece of advice he’s ever received
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Simmonds seeks funding for London restaurant
Chef Adam Simmonds is seeking to raise £1.1m through the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) to open his first solo restaurant in central London
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Hospitality Trailblazer scheme to establish new apprentice standards
A Government scheme to develop standards in apprenticeships, managed by People 1st, has been extended.
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Cozy Pubs close to deal with Marco Pierre White over Suffolk site
Cozy Pubs, the Essex-based pub operator, is thought to be close to taking on the lease of the Angel in Lavenham in Suffolk from Marco Pierre White.
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Scotland to cut drink drive limit before Christmas
The Scottish Government has announced that it will reduce the drink drive limit on 5 December.
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Analysis & Insight
One in seven pubs failing to offer 125ml glass, new research claims
One in seven pubs is failing to offer customers a 125ml glass of wine, according to new research.
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Analysis & Insight
Cleanliness is top choice in choosing where to eat, poll shows
One in ten people surveyed for a new poll reported eating out or buying food to take away six times or more in the last week.
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News
Brains appoints new head of pub operations
SA Brain, the Cardiff-based brewer, pub and coffee shop operator, has announced Kris Dungey will join the business as Group Head of Pub Operations from Monday.
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Titanic Brewery to grow to 30 sites by 2020
Titanic Brewery, the Staffordshire brewery and pub operator, has revealed plans to open 22 new sites by 2020.
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Whiting & Hammond launches giftcard
Whiting & Hammond, the Kent-based multiple operator, has launched a gift card that is ‘not just for Christmas’.
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Analysis & Insight
Rising sales lead to less cost cutting in foodservice sector
Foodservice operators are positive about the outlook of the sector in the UK with two-thirds reporting an increase in food sales year-on-year - 26% of those saying it is a “large” increase - and around half reporting more meals are being served over the weekends than last year
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Maclay Inns rolls out craft beer and bbq concept
Scottish pub operator Maclay Inns has successfully rolled out its craft beer and barbecue food concept to four sites.
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CD Pub Co hopes next stage of growth will lead to six sites
CD Pub Co, the Warwickshire-based pub company, is on the lookout for sites in the Midlands and hopes to grow to six sites in its current form.
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NewsItsu appoints new director of development
Said Takhamt has left Pret A Manger to join Itsu as its new director of development
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Best Placed Inns makes first acquisition as Pub Love
Best Placed Inns, the London-based pub and hostel operator, has rebranded itself as Love Pubs and has secured its first site under the new direction that will open in early 2015, M&C Report has learnt