All MCA Insight articles in October 2018 – Page 10
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NewsOakman Inns considering separation of The Beech House concept
Oakman Inns is to “slowly migrate” its The Beech House concept away from the core business, as it looks to expand on the high street, MCA has learnt.
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Compass Group appoints new CFO
Compass Group has appointed Karen Witts to its Board as chief financial officer.
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NewsThe Alchemist anticipates five in next financial year
The Alchemist has said it is anticipating five new openings in the next financial year, MCA has learnt.
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NewsLennox steps down as CEO of Koh Thai to start new venture
Andy Lennox has stepped down as chief executive of Koh Thai Tapas, the business he founded almost 10 years ago, to pursue a new venture.
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Opinion
Craic-ing the market
The Irish pub is a global brand but over the past decade the segment appears to have fallen out of step with fashions. This appears to be changing as a new generation of operators give their twist to the classic Irish pub model. Jo Bruce reports
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NewsPatisserie Holdings FD arrested
PwC is believed to be working with Patisserie Holdings ahead of a possible administration, which could come as early as today.
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Denny’s to open second UK site
Denny’s is to open its second UK site in Renfrew, just outside Glasgow.
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NewsBig Smoke Pub Co to open third site
Big Smoke Pub Co is to open its third pub later this month, The Flintgate Ale & Cider House in Weybridge, Surrey.
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NewsRevolution Bars to appoint new non-executive
Revolution Bars Group has announced it is to appoint William Tuffy as a non-executive director of the company.
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NewsInception's Squirrel joins Market Halls Victoria line-up
Market Halls has announced the line-up for its Victoria venue, which includes Inception Group’s healthy-eating concept Squirrel, Press Coffee, and a spin-off brand from Breddos Tacos.
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Mentoring scheme for female managers launched
UKHospitality is launching an industry-wide mentoring initiative to help female managers working in hospitality and leisure break through into senior executive and board level roles.
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NewsDum Dum heading to Bicester
Dum Dum, the artisan doughnut concept, is launching a new site in Bicester Village.
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NewsTime Out to pursue Spitalfields opening
Time Out Markets will continue to pursue the opening of food hall in Spitalfields after its appeal was dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate.
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NewsMoto Hospitality appoints Ken McMeikan as CEO
Moto Hospitality has appointed Ken McMeikan as chief executive, replacing Tim Moss who is standing down after 12 years in the role.
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Analysts corner: JP Morgan on Marston’s
Leading analyst Alexander Mees, from JP Morgan, says there is every reason to expect a ‘normal’ year in FY19, with the recovery in Destination & Premium and a flatter performance by Taverns.
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NewsMarston’s eyes further deals in wet-led community segment
Marston’s chief executive Ralph Findlay has told MCA that he sees further opportunities to buy packages of wet-led community sites but that the company’s main focus is building pubs with lodges attached.
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Arc takes on Jamie’s Italian Newcastle site
Arc Inspirations has taken on the former Jamie’s Italian site in Newcastle, where it will invest £1.5m in the first Banyan Bar & Kitchen in the North East.
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NewsTonkotsu to explore its options
Tonkotsu, the Emma Reynolds and Ken Yamada-founded ramen concept, has appointed advisers as it looks to secure new investment to fund its next stage of growth, MCA understands.
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NewsCosy Club set for Gunwharf Quays
Loungers, the Nick Collins-led group, has further strengthened its openings pipeline for next year for its Cosy Club brand by securing a site in Portsmouth’s Gunwharf Quays scheme, MCA understands.
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Shaughnessy joins Chick ‘n’ Sours
Ben Shaughnessy, the former chief operating officer of the Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group Australia, has joined Chick ‘n’ Sours, the London-based chicken concept, as its new operations director, MCA understands.