All MCA Insight articles in September 2015 – Page 3
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Analysis & InsightBurrito boy
Mel Flaherty talks to Barburrito chief executive Morgan Davies about how his cosmopolitan background has influenced his career choices and why he has “no issues with Barburrito becoming a 50-site business”
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NewsHydes targets further growth in food-led pubs
Chris Hopkins, managing director of Hydes Brewery, has told M&C he plans to add one to two sites a year to it food-led destination arm but has said the company remains committed to its wet-led pubs.
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Mouna appointed Remarkable Restaurants MD
Elton Mouna, formerly of Fuller’s and Brewhouse & Kitchen, has been appointed managing director of London-based brewer and pub operator Remarkable Restaurants.
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Relax immigration laws to help address chef shortage, says recruiter
The chef shortage problem could be eased temporarily by relaxing Britain’s immigration laws to allow a ‘freer movement of chef talent’ around the globe, the director of hospitality recruitment company The Change Group has claimed.
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Gillham to stand down from Fleurets
Fleurets has announced that long-serving industry veteran Barry Gillham will stand down as chairman on 30 September
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Carlsberg launches crowdsourcing competition
Carlsberg has launched a crowdsourcing campaign aimed at generating ideas on how it can make its beer more sustainable.
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Eataly plans to be aired at Fourth conference
Eataly has big plans for expansion both in the UK and internationally, managing partner Adam Saper will tell Fourth’s annual conference in London on 1 October
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NewsRevolution Bars FY lfls up 3%
Revolution Bars has reported like-for-like sales up 3% for the financial year ended 30 June.
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Analysis & InsightLogical step, logistical nightmare?
PizzaExpress arguably made one of the most significant steps in its 50 year history last week when it launched delivery in two of its London sites. It is a logical move for the company, but as it looks to build share in a c£1.1bn market can it take on the logistical and marketing giant that is Domino’s?
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NewsSoho House ‘withdraws £200m bond’
Soho House has withdrawn its £200m bond after a frosty reception from investors, who questioned its high leverage and limited free cashflow, Reuters has reported.
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Weekend Press
Weekend press round-up, 26-27 September
Weekend press round-up, 26-27 September Suppliers Budweiser set to bid £70bn for SAB Miller AB InBev could table a £70bn bid for SAB Miller this week, firing the starting gun on the biggest-ever takeover of a British company. Over recent days the world’s two biggest brewers have begun “friendly” talks, ...
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Five Guys UK to hit 40
Five Guys UK has got nine new sites already secured in its pipeline, which will take its estate to the 40 mark by the turn of the year
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G1 Group reports EBITDA up 10%
Brian McGhee, the chairman of Scottish leisure operator G1 Group, has said the company’s 10% growth in EBITDA for the year ended 31 March is even more impressive given the more sluggish economic recovery seen in Scotland.
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NewsOliver to take self-funded route with restaurants
Jamie Oliver has decided not to sell a stake in his restaurant business but continue its expansion through a self-funded model
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NewsCoco di Mama secures Southwark site
Coco di Mama, the Azzurri Group-owned, quick-service Italian concept, has opened its seventh site in central London and lined up its eighth
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Epic founders launch Heroic Pub Co
The founders of Epic Pub Company have raised £2.6m for a sister arm that will focus on leasehold sites in the south of England, M&C understands.
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‘Sky the limit’ for Flight Club UK rollout
Steve Moore, co-founder of darts concept Flight Club, has told M&C he sees the concept rolling out across the UK.
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Caravan lines up third site
Caravan, the highly-regarded restaurant, bar and coffee roasting concept, is closing in on securing its third site in the capital, in Bankside
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Cote eyes 15 openings in 2016
Cote, the BC Partners-backed chain, plans to open a further 15 sites in 2016
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Peach to offer partnerships to other pub groups
Peach Pubs is planning to combine forces with other small groups to enhance purchasing power and offer its expertise in challenging the casual dining sector, M&C understands.