All MCA Insight articles in September 2014 – Page 13
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NewsGreggs launching hot dogs and soup
Greggs, the high-street bakery chain, is adding hot dogs and soups to its hot food range this week as part of its evolving food offer that includes improving the flavours and fillings of its existing products
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NewsPing Pong lfl growth accelerates
Ping Pong, the London-based dim sum chain, has seen like-for-like sales growth of 7.2% for the year to date following widening losses for the year ending 30 March 2014
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Giraffe makes latest Burgers & Cocktails conversion
Giraffe, the Tesco-owned restaurant concept, has converted a third site to its Burger & Cocktails format in Brighton and would consider further conversions, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsPub industry to discuss statutory code with MPs
Pub campaigners and industry bodies will share a platform next month as they give evidence to the committee discussing the Government’s pubs code proposals
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NewsCharterhouse in talks on further openings
Charterhouse Leisure has said it’s “comfortably on target” to be operating 16 outlets under its Coal Grill & Bar concept by the end of 2015, with sites already in discussion for 2016 and 2017
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NewsRed's eyes 20 within three years
Red’s True Barbecue, the fast-growing smokehouse concept, plans to open four sites in 2015 and 20 within three years, the Daily Telegraph reports
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Five pubs with rooms recognised by Sawday's
Five pubs with rooms have received special recognition in the first Sawday’s British Hotel Awards
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NewsRobinsons unveils tenancy innovations
Robinsons, the Cheshire brewer and pub operator, is to offer drinks discounts at selected pubs based on competition in the local market and what consumers are prepared to pay, M&C Report has learnt
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Bodean's Blais teams up with Plateau's Pickett
Andre Blais, of Bodean’s Barbeque is teaming up with Allan Pickett, head chef of London’s Plateau restaurant, to open a French restaurant called Piquet in early spring 2015
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NewsDomino’s increases stuffed crust range
Domino’s has added a new item to its stuffed crust pizza range – cheese and smoky bacon – for all medium and large pizzas
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Analysis & Insight
Hospitality service needs better customer service training
Customer service skills are still under the required standard for hospitality jobs according to an insight report from People 1st, which showed that 53% of employers believe their employees lack the desired skills
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Analysts upgrade Greggs
Two leading analysts have upgraded their expectations for Greggs following upbeat interim management statement for the third quarter from the high street bakery group
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Chapel Down secures more land for growing grapes
Chapel Down Group, the Kent-based winemaker and brewer, has secured the lease on a 145-acre piece of land, the first of four planned land purchases following its successful fundraising scheme
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NewsSABMiller 'now in play'
SABMiller could now be considered “in play”, with ABInBev a potential buyer, after it was knocked back in its attempt to buy Heineken, a leading analyst has argued
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DCL makes four appointments
Davis Coffer Lyons has appointed four new members of staff across different business divisions, including a new appointment to its pubs and bars team
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ALMR honours the best of the late-night sector
The winners of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers Late Night Awards were announced at the second annual Dusk ‘til Dawn ceremony yesterday
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Fifteen Rileys branches to close after group folds
Fifteen branches of snooker bar operator Rileys are to close following news that the company has been placed in administration
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NewsInvestment holding back craft beer canning
Canning of craft beer in the UK is being held back by lack of facilities and investment, according to Paul Kruzycki of Ales by Mail who said brewers are in a race to can their beers
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Mews of Mayfair gains highest sustainability award
Mews of Mayfair, the collection of restaurants run by James Robson, has been awarded three stars by the Sustainable Restaurant Association – the highest rating it awards
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Fayre & Square introduces 'healthier' kids' pizzas
Fayre & Square, Spirit Pub Company’s family pub restaurant brand, is introducing a range of “healthier” pizzas for its children’s menu