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All MCA Insight articles in January 2019 – Page 6
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NewsGeneration Next: KERB’s Seven Dials traders
KERB is due to open a permanent food hall at Thomas Neal’s Warehouse in Seven Dials at the end of the summer. Managing director Simon Mitchell shared his thoughts on how the market will be a great incubator for those street food traders looking for a step up to a bricks and mortar site, as well as offering something different when it comes to the market halls trend.
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Corbin & King plans new brand for Soho
Corbin & King is planning to launch a new brand in Soho – “a high quality and good value fish restaurant”, MCA has learnt.
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NewsUno Hospitality takes Galvin Bistro site
An aircraft executive is backing the launch of a new South Indian fine dining restaurant on the former Galvin Bistro site, MCA understands.
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NewsInn Collection aiming for five this year
The Inn Collection Group is looking to add another four or five sites to its estate over the next 12 months, following the securement of £10m additional funding from OakNorth, MCA has learnt.
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NewsPizza Hut franchisee in administration
Four Pizza Hut takeaway restaurants have closed after franchisee J&R Pizza Limited went into administration, MCA has learnt.
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NewsAbokado appoints head of food
Abokado, the healthy grab and go chain, has appointed Ellie Hopkins as its new head of food.
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NewsWrapchic to launch second brand - Bombay Streat
Wrapchic is launching a second Indian-inspired brand, Bombay Streat, with its debut opening in Lakeside intu, MCA understands.
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NewsEx-MAD FD takes on Manchester bars
The former finance director of Mark Andrew Developments (MAD) Ltd has taken on a collection of the former Manchester bar group sites after it went into liquidation.
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NewsThree Joes to extend crowdfund after hitting £400k target
Three Joes, the sourdough pizza restaurant concept from POD co-founders Tim Hall and Emma Blackmore, and former Byron operations director, is to extend its crowdfunding campaign after hitting its £400,000 target on Crowdcube.
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NewsPatisserie Holdings continues negotiations with bankers
Patisserie Holdings has confirmed it is still in discussions with its bankers to expend the standstill of its bank facilities beyond 18 January.
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NewsMercato Metropolitano to open at Elephant Park
Mercato Metropolitano is to open a 17,500 sq ft retail, dining and social space, called MM Factory, at Elephant Park.
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NewsDum Dums opens first tube station sites
Dum Dum Donutterie has opened two units within underground stations – in Oxford Circus and Bond Street.
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Analysis & Insight
Opportunities despite knocks
The next 12 months will be another tough year for the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector, and the gulf between great operators and the rest will widen. However, with 2018 proving there were still opportunities to grow and secure investment, AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith considers the outlook for 2019.
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NewsPlumb to step down as CEO and director of Just Eat
Peter Plumb is to step down as chief executive officer and director of Just Eat, with chief customer officer Peter Duffy appointed as interim CEO and director of the company, with immediate effect.
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NewsImbiba invests in new virtual reality concept
Imbiba has unveiled its latest investment – backing the creation of a new immersive entertainment concept from the Dream Corporation.
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NewsDubai's Grillo to launch as The Peri Experts
The Peri Experts, a healthy-eating chicken concept originating in Dubai, is making its UK debut in Leicester.
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Opinion
Crowdfunding round-up
The latest investment news from the crowd, including Three Joes, Breakfast Club, Pachamama and Matt Gillan.
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NewsThe Beer House to launch at Norwich railway station
SSP is launching its pub format The Beer House at Norwich Railway Station, MCA understands.
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NewsOak Taverns takes on Greene King freehold
Oak Taverns has taken on the freehold of The Bird in Hand pub in Princes Risborough, from Greene King, MCA has learnt.