All MCA Insight articles in September 2018 – Page 7
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Kongs to make Birmingham debut
Bristol-based games bar concept Kongs is to continue its expansion push with an opening in Birmingham later this year.
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Analysis & Insight
Sector leaders say Brexit damage already evident
A survey of sector leaders has revealed 71% feel Brexit has already had a negative effect on their business – rising to 80% in London.
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Comptoir losses trimmed to £420k
The Comptoir Group made losses of £421,096 in the half year to 30 June 2018 – down 20.7% on the previous half year.
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TriBeCa saved from liquidation with £1m investment
TriBeCa, the Glasgow and Edinburgh based restaurant chain, has been saved from liquidation with a £1m investment from new owners.
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Former Living Room site to reopen as restaurant and VIP club
The site of the former Living Room and Sugar Hut in Liverpool city centre has been turned into a contemporary restaurant and VIP basement nightclub.
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VIP-backed Zela heading to The Strand
Zela, an upscale Japanese and Mediterranean fusion concept backed by Cristiano Ronaldo, is to open at the ME London Hotel on The Strand in Covent Garden.
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BOWLS concept to replace Billy & The Chicks
BOWLS, a new “high-end fast-casual concept, is to open in London’s Soho, replacing chicken concept Billy & The Chicks.
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Analysis & Insight
Lessons from the US masters
Operators in the UK have always looked across the Atlantic for inspiration, so AlixPartners US managing director Adam Werner highlights some of the key trends affecting the US market at the moment. James Wallin finds out more.
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Analysis & Insight
Food to go on the wane at forecourts
Food to go’s relevance to petrol forecourt convenience stores is on the wane in favour of top-up and treat missions, research from MCA’s sister company Him reveals.
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Gaucho marketing director steps down
Gaucho marketing director Matt Ford has stepped down from his role after 14 years with the group.
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Breakfast booking platform launches
A restaurant booking platform for breakfast and brunch has been launched.
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DCL makes appointment to Development & London Estates team
Davis Coffer Lyons has expanded its Development & London Estates team with the appointment of Cesca Hawes.
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Brunning & Price acquires Surrey Hills pub
Brunning & Price has acquired The Parrot Inn in Forest Green, near Dorking, Surrey.
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Fourth acquires Choice HR
Hospitality operations platform Fourth has acquired Choice HR, the American full-service Payroll, Benefits and HR Services business for the hospitality sector.
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Rudy’s Pizza plans Liverpool launch
Mission Mars, the Manchester based group behind Albert’s Schloss and Rudy’s Pizza, is set to launch the latter concept in Liverpool.
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Escape Hunt to reach nine managed sites by end of year
Escape Hunt is to open a further three sites in the coming weeks and expects to nine escape rooms trading by the end of the year.
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Potbelly closes UK site
Potbelly, the US sandwich chain, has closed its only site in the UK, three years after it launched, MCA understands.
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Honest Burgers secures Marylebone site
Honest Burgers, the Active Partners-backed business, is to further strengthen its presence in central London, with an opening in Marylebone.
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Star Pubs & Bars appoints dedicated wine buyer
Star Pubs & Bars has appointed former Tesco wine buyer, Roberta Neave, with a remit to to broaden and upgrade its wine range.
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Megan’s eyes Brixton site
Megan’s, the London-based, all-day café and deli concept, is planning to open a further site in the capital in Brixton.