All MCA Insight articles in October 2015 – Page 18
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SABMiller ups cost savings target
SABMiller has doubled its estimate for annual cost and efficiency savings as it seeks to pile pressure on AB InBev to up its takeover bid or walk away from the deal.
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NewsCarlsberg UK CEO Lousada steps down
Carlsberg UK chief executive James Lousada has left the company with immediate effect.
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NewsFuller’s to match NLW as part of training pledge
Fuller’s has announced it will offer a payrise for any team member on one of its development programmes, which will equal the first stage of the National Living Wage.
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NewsTCG investment parcel confirmed
Stonegate has confirmed it has placed a package of four central London freehold pub from its recently acquired TCG estate on the market
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NewsInception Group to focus on food growth
Charlie Gilkes, the co-founder of Inception Group, has said the company is seeking to grow its reputation for a high-quality food offer.
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NewsCAU lines up MediaCity site
CAU, the casual dining steakhouse concept, is lining up its fourth site in the North West and second in Greater Manchester
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Giggling Squid builds Surrey pipeline
Giggling Squid, the Thai restaurant chain, which is in advanced talks with the Business Growth Fund (BGF) regarding new investment, has reiterated plans to build an estate of sites in Surrey. The 13-strong company has confirmed it will open on the former Carluccio’s site in Esher next month and said ...
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NewsThe Stable lines up Midlands debut
The Stable is set to make its debut in the Midlands next year, after lining up a site in Birmingham
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Westons reports best year to date
Westons Cider has reported its best year to date with growth driven by its premium draught brands as well as launching its mulled cider into the off-trade
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Bella Cosa opens in Canary Wharf
Italian restaurant Bella Cosa has opened in London’s Canary Wharf by renowned Japanese chef Kentaro Torii
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NewsEAT to target transport hubs
Lyceum Capital-backed EAT plans to target airport and railway station locations for expansion targets
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NewsEddie Rocket's secures forecourt deal
Eddie Rockets, the Dublin-based US diner restaurant group, has secured a €11.4m deal with roadside services operator Topaz to add its Rocket’s by Eddie Rocket’s concept to 40 forecourts across Ireland
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NewsFormer S&N CEO launches microbrewery
Former Scottish & Newcastle chief executive John Dunsmore is opening a microbrewery in Edinburgh next year called Edinburgh Beer Factory
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NewsNoble Inns to add third Smokehouse
Noble Inns is planning to open a third London site for its Smokehouse concept over the next year, according to executive chef Neil Rankin
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Analysis & InsightCost of eating out is down but spend is up
Competition between high street restaurants and pubs is making the average cost of meals less but consumers are spending more overall on extra courses and side dishes
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NewsSargeant sets sights on 10+ Kent pubs
Mark Sargeant, Gordon Ramsay’s former right hand man and former Head Chef of Claridge’s, has set his sights on running a group of up to 15 pubs across Kent
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Searcys launches new concept
Searcys has announced that Urban Coterie, a new restaurant concept in collaboration with Anthony Demetre, will open in east London’s M by Montcalm Hotel
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Boom Burger to double up
Boom Burger, the Jamaican-inspired burger restaurant has secured a site in Brixton to open its second restaurant
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NewsPho launches in Birmingham
Pho has opened its first site in Birmingham, in the city’s new £150m shopping centre, Grand Central at Birmingham New Street Station
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ALMR says apprenticeship levy could disrupt investment
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has warned that the proposed apprenticeship levy risks disrupting investment in the sector and increasing burdens on companies.