All MCA Insight articles in September 2015 – Page 19
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Preto eyes further growth, launches new concept
Rodizio Preto, the London-based Brazilian steakhouse operator, has lined up two regional sites as it looks to become a nationwide brand
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Innventure appoints ops director
Innventure, the pub operator led by former Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) executive Chris Gerard, has appointed Paul Gilchrist as its new operations director
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Busaba appoints head of projects
Busaba Eathai, the Jason Myers-led group, has appointed Richard Pratt, formerly of Wagamama, as its new head of projects
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Analysis & Insight
Is it time to give brewers relief from tax breaks?
With three breweries opening every week in the UK thanks to generous tax breaks for start-ups and venerable names in the sector saying the competition is forcing them to scale back on volumes, is the British brewing industry reaching saturation point? James Wallin hears arguments for and against a review of the system and why ‘nothing will be done until a major brewer disappears for ever’
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intu Milton Keynes granted sizeable extension
Intu’s retail and leisure complex at Milton Keynes has been granted 100k sq ft of additional space to include a two-level dining quarter with a cinema, retail and public spaces
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Twizoo adds TweetToBook feature
Restaurant reservations system Twizoo has launched in London to allow diners to book a table via Twitter
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ResDiary signs Dublin agreement
ResDiary has signed a partnership with Lovin Dublin the lifestyle publication that engages with 12 million eager consumers each year
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Jimmy’s to open in Swansea
Jimmy’s Restaurants, the value-led, all-you-can-eat buffet chain, is to make its debut in Wales, with an opening in Swansea
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Liverpool to consult on levy
Liverpool City Council has announced it will seek to consult on a late night levy, more than a year after first suggesting the scheme.
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NewsFive minutes with….. Scott Collins, MEATliquor
M&C takes five minutes with Scott Collins, co-founder of MEATliquor, and talks about bandwagon jumpers, sweetbreads and chirpy staff
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Analyst corner: Rollo on M&B
Leading analyst Jamie Rollo at Morgan Stanley says he expects a small improvement in trading from M&B when it reports its Q4 figures
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Pan-Caribbean restaurant eyes Midlands roll-out
A Caribbean restaurant opening in Sutton Coldfield called White Sands as the first of a cluster in the West Midlands
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NewsMEATliquor eyes further growth
MEATliquor, the popular, fast-casual concept, is gearing up for further growth both in the UK and internationally
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Veeno to make Midlands debut
Italian wine café concept Veeno has lined up its first opening in the Midlands
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NewsMcDonald’s launches youth channel
McDonald’s has launching a youth-targeted channel fronted by British vloggers Gabriella Lindley and Oli White
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Analysis & Insight
Pubs must raise game to win back families
Pubs must raise their game as their share of family visits continue decline, which is impacting on the use of deals and promotions as a driver of custom, new research shows.
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Leon adds St Paul's site
Healthy fast food concept Leon is opening adjacent to St Paul’s in the City of London
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NewsBorel: VAT cut to 5% was too much for politicians
Veteran tax campaigner Jacques Borel has told M&C he has revised his target for a reduction in VAT for hospitality firms because he was warned by politicians that an immediate cut to 5% was unrealistic.
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NewsWear Inns targets growth to 30 sites by January
John Weir, the co-founder and chief executive of Wear Inns, has told M&C the company is now re-focussed on expansion after a series of refurbishments across the estate – with a target of growing to 30 sites by the new year.