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All MCA Insight articles in January 2019 – Page 8
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NewsFurther branded restaurant casualties “inevitable” in 2019
In its annual business outlook, property agent Christie & Co has said further casualties of high street restaurant brands are “inevitable” in 2019.
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NewsPatisserie Holdings: Ledgers contained thousands of false entries
Patisserie Holdings is working with KPMG to examine “all options” open to the beleaguered chain after investigations into its accounts revealed the picture was worse than first anticipated.
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NewsPizzaExpress to launch spin-off brand, ZA
PizzaExpress is to launch spin-off brand, ZA, next month with an all-dining offer centred around pizza slices, MCA has learnt.
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NewsRoberts & Treuguer to launch fourth venue
Roberts & Treuguer, the developer behind The Culpepper, The Archers and The Green in Clerkenwell, is launching a fourth venue, The Buxton, a pub with rooms on Brick Lane.
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Analysis & InsightHospitality spend sees strong growth in December
Consumer spending in pubs, restaurants and hotels increased by 7.6% year-on-year in December, according to the latest Visa UK Consumer Spending Index.
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NewsFatburger confirmed for Dundee
Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express, the Fat Brands concepts, have been confirmed for a co-branded opening in Dundee.
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NewsCharles Wells looks to PPP and France for growth
Charles Wells aims to grow both its Pizza, Pots and Pints portfolio and its French estate of pubs to 20 each by 2020, MCA understands.
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NewsBrewDog finally secures Dalston site
BrewDog has secured a long sought after venue in Dalston, after taking on the former home of the ‘Birthdays’ bar and club venue.
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NewsDeliveroo announces senior hires, moves and departures
Deliveroo has boosted its technology leadership team with several new hires and promotions.
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NewsDarwin & Wallace in positive territory despite £500k loss last year
Darwin & Wallace founder Mel Marriott has told MCA that business performance is in “firmly positive territory” despite a near £500k loss posted in its latest accounts for the year to 27 May 2018.
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Analysis & InsightCoffee shop market grew by 7.9% in 2018
The £10.1bn UK coffee shop market grew by 7.9% in turnover in 2018, representing 20 consecutive years of sales and outlet growth, according to Allegra.
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NewsBigDish launches in second location
BigDish, the yield management platform provider, has successfully launched in Bournemouth and completed the BigDish app beta testing period.
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Analysis & InsightHow delivery is affecting design
Tim Mutton, founder of specialist F&B design agency Blacksheep, discusses the trend for smaller sites and how the growth in delivery is impacting operators views on space and design.
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OpinionWaxing lyrical about new GK boss
Yesterday saw the long-awaited revelation of who will replace Rooney Anand as chief executive of Greene King, with Merlin’s Nick Mackenzie set to join as chief executive in May. James Wallin looks at Mackenzie’s background, gauges initial reaction to his appointment and asks what will be at the top of his in-tray.
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Analysis & InsightSector festive lfls up 4.1%
Sector like-for-like sales (lfls) grew 4.1% for the six-week Christmas and New Year period, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker.
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Skinny Kitchen estate yo-yos in size
The Skinny Kitchen has closed several of its sites, but opened a further London location leaving it with two UK sites and one in Ibiza.
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NewsCity Pub Group FY lfls up 1.6%
City Pub Group grew like-for-like sales (lfls) 1.6% in the year to 30 December, with festive lfls up 7%.
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NewsGK announces Rooney Anand’s successor
Nick Mackenzie, of Merlin Entertainments, is to succeed Rooney Anand as chief executive of Greene King.
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NewsSöderberg takes Vital Ingredient site
Söderberg, the Swedish-inspired, Edinburgh based café-bakery group, is opening its debut London site in Soho.
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NewsOlvin secures £1.5 seed investment round
Olvin, an analytics platform for bar operators and the wider drinks trade, has secured £1.55m seed round of investment led by Brainchild Ventures and Novator Partners.