All MCA Insight articles in September 2013 – Page 7
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NewsPresse Cafe 'interested in UK'
Les Cafes VP, the Canadian operator of the Presse Cafe concept, is interested in launching in the UK, a spokeswoman has told M&C Report
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Clevely: new concept could suit high streets
Greenwell & Tipple, the new venture from Geronimo Inns founders Rupert and Jo Clevely, could target high-street sites for further expansion and will focus solely on the upcoming Refreshment Rooms brand, M&C Report has learnt
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Welcome Break CEO McKie becomes Tossed chair
Rod McKie, the chief executive of Welcome Break, has become chairman of Tossed, the London-based salad bar concept led by Vincent McKevitt, as it gears up to open four sites in the next two months
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NewsM&C20 underperforms against FTSE
The M&C20 underperformed against the FTSE All Share this week despite a strong performance from Punch Taverns
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Analysis & InsightLet’s get work experience right
The hospitality industry still needs to do a lot more to ensure that work experience is up to scratch in order to improve perceptions and attract the right people, warns the Springboard chief executive Anne Pierce
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Steakout eyes franchise expansion
Steakout, the three-strong London-based halal steak chain, has announced plans to expand across the UK under franchise
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Red Mist launch pub & grill format
Red Mist Leisure, the Surrey-based multiple pub operator, will open its fifth site and the first under a new pub & grill format in Farnham, this November.
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NewsJust Falafel considers IPO
Just Falafel, the UAE-based fast-food chain, which made its debut under franchise in the UK last year, is considering an initial public offering (IPO)
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Pubs of Distinction eyes next stage of growth
Pubs of Distinction, the London-focused multiple operator, has secured its third site in the capital, in the City, and is understood to be close to acquiring a fourth unit near Holborn
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NewsWagamama gets green light for Chichester
Wagamama, the Duke Street-backed chain, has finally received planning permission to open a unit in Chichester
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Interviews
Friday five-minute interview
M&C Report talks to Andrew Lennox, managing director of the Koh Group, operator of the Koh Thai Tapas (KTT) restaurant chain, about his best investment, his best business decision and the best piece of advice he’s ever received
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Analyst corner
Wayne Brown of Canaccord Genuity says his confidence in The Restaurant Group’s (TRG) outlook and market positioning has been “significantly enhanced” after a site visit to TRG’s Coast to Coast and Frankie & Benny restaurants in Brighton
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Sector second most affected by rate swaps
The pub, restaurant and hotel sector is the industry second most affected by costly interest rate swaps, according to campaign group Bully-Banks
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NewsFY EBITDA stable at Gaucho
Gaucho, the Argentinean steakhouse concept led by Zeev Godik, reported flat EBITDA growth in its last financial year, as interest payments and the closure of its Beirut site impacted turnover
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Vince Power sells North London bar
Vince Power, the music entrepreneur who founded the Mean Fiddler live music venue group, has sold a north London bar for £1m to the operators of the former Wax Jambu bar in Islington
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NewsRusso's eyes UK launch
Russo’s New York Pizzeria, the c30-strong American restaurant chain, is looking to enter the UK under franchise and hopes to open up to 15 sites here, M&C Report has learnt
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Wrapid to launch in Spain and Portugal
Wrapid is to make its debut in Spain and Portugal next year, after signing a master franchise with the Iberian Group to launch in Lisbon and Madrid
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NewsRed Oak on acqusitions trail
Red Oak Taverns, the tenanted and managed pub company, is on the acquisitions trail after completing a refinancing, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsYoung's offers free pints
Young’s is giving away free pints of Young’s beer at its outlets in the capital via vouchers in City AM, Evening Standard and Time Out
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NewsYO! to open at Heathrow T2
YO! Sushi is to open a new restaurant at Heathrow T2 with an ordering service where passengers will be able to pre-order their food online before they arrive so order will be ready for takeaway when they come through security