All MCA Insight articles in October 2017 – Page 6
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News
Bond swaps Wright & Bell for Carluccio’s
Mark Bond has left his role as operations director for the Imbiba-backed Wright & Bell to join Carluccio’s, MCA understands.
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The Shake Lab builds pipeline
Richard O’Sullivan, who owns the UK license for Boost Juice Bars, has a pipeline of eight new sites for his The Shake Lab concept, MCA has learnt.
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Sullivan leaves Fuel Juice Bars
Chris Sullivan, the chief executive of Fuel Juice Bars, has left the Kings Park Capital-backed business, MCA understands.
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Winnow secures £5.6m growth capital
Winnow, a tech start-up that helps commercial kitchens reduce food waste, has raised £5.6m growth capital funding from Circularity Capital.
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Steakhouse Bar & Grill for DoubleTree by Hilton Hull
Black & White Hospitality, the Marco Pierre White fronted group, is opening a Steakhouse Bar & Grill in Hull.
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NewsSarlas joins Jason Wells group
Paul Sarlas, the former chief executive of Ping Pong, has been made chief executive of Jason Wells’ all-day dining concepts Brew Café and Antipodea, MCA has learnt.
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Mission Burrito closes two sites
Mission Burrito, the Mexican chain led by founders Jan and Sharon Rasmussen, has closed its two sites in Wales, citing increased competition and lack of footfall.
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NewsWarnings for on-trade over Welsh MUP plans
An economist has told MCA that the on-trade should be wary about the Welsh Government’s plans to introduce a minimum price per unit of alcohol.
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NewsLondon pubs and restaurants portfolio marketed for £69.5m
A 16-strong portfolio of London pubs has been brought to market with a guide price of £69.5m.
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UK brewery numbers exceed 2,000
The number of breweries operating in the UK has exceeded 2,000 for the first time since the 1930s, new data has shown.
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Opinion
Customer loyalty: A relationship, not just a scheme
In its latest Consumer Review study, Deloitte looked at the challenges businesses face in delivering a positive customer experience. The study focused in particular on customer loyalty and why it believes traditional loyalty schemes need a rethink. Securing customers’ loyalty goes beyond having a loyalty programme argues Deloitte’s Ben Perkins and Nick Turner
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London FOT rents up 22% over five years
The latest Fleurets rental survey has shown free-of-tie rents in London have risen 22% over the past five years, while shell rents are up 20%.
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Analysis & Insight
The leaner restaurateur
The instant success of Blacklock makes founder Gordon Ker’s transition from lawyer to restaurateur seem easy – though it was far from it. In the latest series of our Founders’ Forum Focus series, he tells MCA how he turned a damp-infested brothel into one of the most sought-after restaurants in London. Finn Scott-Delany reports
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Rudy’s sets out expansion target
Rudy’s, the Manchester-based pizza concept, is planning to open four new sites over the next 12 months across the North of England
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Lo Greco steps down as La Bottega CEO
Piergiorgio Lo Greco has stepped down as chief executive of La Bottega, the Pembroke VCT-backed Italian deli and café concept
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Blanchard joins Reiss
Jonathan Blanchard, who recently stepped down from Carluccio’s, has returned to the retail sector as chief financial and operating officer of fashion brand Reiss
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Whitbread builds Bar + Block pipeline
Whitbread is to further strengthen its pipeline for its Bar + Block format, with an opening lined up in Leamington Spa
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Wells plans third Antipodea
Antipodea, the all-day dining restaurant concept from Jason Wells, is opening a third site in Richmond
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Humpit Hummus eyes expansion after investment
Humpit Hummus, the Leeds-based vegan concept, is looking to expand further across the North and the Midlands
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NewsFordham: I’m leaving Benito’s Hat in good shape
Ben Fordham, the co-founder and departing managing director of Benito’s Hat, has told MCA he is happy to be leaving the business in good shape