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All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 55
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NewsAdam Breeden on ‘stadium-grade’ new concept Hijingo
Social entertainment specialist Adam Breeden has told MCA his new forthcoming concept Hijingo will be “state the art, stadium-grade stuff”, and “quite exceptional”.
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NewsBird confirms long-mooted Brixton opening
Bird, the fried chicken and waffle concept which is now part of the Crown Partnership, has confirmed its long-awaited site in Brixton.
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NewsBeFries closes amid costs crunch
Gourmet Belgian chip shop concept BeFries has closed its Brighton site after struggling with high rents and business rates.
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NewsJust Eat to become second partner to McDonald’s
Just Eat has agreed to become a nationwide with McDonald’s in the UK and Ireland.
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NewsDeliveroo developing new wave of healthy virtual brands
Deliveroo is developing a new tranche of health-eating, delivery-only brands for its restaurant partners to operate from their kitchens.
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NewsRates relief reaction: 'This is fantastic news for pubs'
Leading trade bodies have welcomed the Government’s announcement of business rates relief for pubs, and commitment to wider reform, has been welcomed.
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NewsInn Collection acquires The Black Swan in Helmsley
The Inn Collection Group has made its second acquisition of the year with the purchase of landmark Yorkshire coaching inn, The Black Swan in Helmsley.
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NewsMarston’s: lfls up 1% amid weak food sales
Marston’s has reported like-for-like sales up 1% for the 16-weeks to 18 January 2020, reflecting growth in drinks offset by weaker food sales.
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Analysis & InsightLight at the end of the tunnel: confidence growing among sector leaders
Eating out sector leaders are feeling more positive in 2020 compared to last year, with fewer describing conditions as challenging, MCA’s Top of Mind survey reveals.
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NewsCMA to ‘unexpectedly’ probe Takeaway.com-Just Eat deal
The Takeaway.com takeover of Just Eat could be investigated by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the group has said.
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NewsHandmade Burger Co in administration again with all 18 sites closed
Handmade Burger Co. has gone into administration for a second time, with all 18 restaurants closing.
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NewsDaniel Thwaites acquires pair of Lancashire pubs
Daniel Thwaites, the Lancashire based brewer and pub operator, has acquired two pubs in Lancashire - the Pendle Inn in Barley, and the Hare and Hounds in Foulridge.
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NewsPunch buys package of seven pubs from Heartstone Inns
Punch has completed the acquisition of seven pubs from Heartstone Inns.
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NewsHawthorn Leisure: ‘Plenty more opportunities in pub sector’
Hawthorn Leisure CEO Mark Davies has told MCA he believes there will be plenty more opportunities for acquisitions in the pub market following the bumper M&A year of 2019.
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NewsBar Soba founder to launch Thai bar and brasserie
Bar Soba and Pizza Punks founder Brad Stevens has secured a site in Glasgow for a new South East Asian restaurant concept, MCA understands.
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NewsLondon Steakhouse Co disposes of Chelsea site
London Steakhouse Co, the Marco Pierre White co-founded restaurant group, has disposed of its Chelsea site, MCA understands.
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NewsBath joins Diageo incubator Distill Ventures
Former BrewDog and Chapel Down managing director Gareth Bath has joined the Diageo-backed incubator Distill Ventures as managing director, MCA understands.
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NewsFleurets markets Revolution sites
Fleurets has begun marketing eight current and former Revolution freehold units on behalf of landlord Aprirose.
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NewsRoasting Plant Coffee takes Strand site
Roasting Plant Coffee, the immersive coffee shop and roasting experience, has secured its second UK site on The Strand, MCA understands.
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NewsFever-Tree UK turnover down amid subdued Christmas trading
Fever-Tree, the premium mixer supplier, performed below expectations for the year ended 31 December 2019, primarily reflecting “subdued Christmas trading” in the UK.