All MCA Insight articles in May 2024
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InterviewsBread Ahead envisions global brand presence
The artisanal bakery brand which started in Borough Market in 2013 is making strides in the Middle East with 30-plus locations set to open over the next three years, according to founder Matthew Jones
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Tortilla, Wingstop UK, L’ETO, Brindisa and more
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NewsJKS unveils new restaurant concept
The Ambassadors Clubhouse, an 140 cover restaurant will open in Mayfair this summer, taking inspiration from North India’s abandoned party mansions and the culinary traditions of undivided Punjab
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EventsClive Watson on the secrets of a successful pub deal
Fresh from selling City Pub Group to Young’s in a deal worth £162m, the pub entreneur sits down to reveal the story behind striking a good deal at MCA’s Pub Conference
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Analysis & InsightWagamama: ‘We continually strive to push the boundaries’
As the Pan-Asian brand launches its new summer menu, global executive chef Steve Mangleshot speaks to MCA about innovation in casual dining, the trend for conscious eating, and plans to experiment with an experiential offer
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Analysis & InsightBlank Street Coffee’s perfectly brewed social media strategy
Hollie Mills, founder of Forty5 Marketing, explores how a strong social media strategy is helping fast-growing Blank Street attract and engage a loyal customer following
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NewsRevolution ends formal sales process
After failing to receove any offers for the entire company, the group is now launching its restructuring plan, which will see it amend its lending facilities, close loss-making sites, and seek rent redution on others
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NewsDuncan Garrood joins Brighton Pier Group
The former Punch Taverns and Bill’s CEO is joining the leisure and entertainment group as a senior independent non-executive director.
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NewsSubway borrows $3.35bn in record securitization
The asset-backed bonds will help fund the sandwich chain’s buyout by Roark Capital, with demand from investors vastly outstripping supply
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NewsGreggs releases ‘yard-long’ sausage roll
Customers will be able to buy the bundle across 10 selected locations across the UK, including London, Glasgow and Newcastle for ‘national sausage roll day’ on 5 June
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NewsRed Oak acquires 19 pubs from Marston’s
The tied tenanted pub package is the third transaction between the two companies in the last 15 months
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NewsGreene King grows Nest Pubs estate to three
Nest Pubs is the second franchise concept from Greene King Pub Partners, following the success of Hive Pubs, the pubco’s first franchise concept which now operates in over 50 sites
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NewsNightcap passes on opportunity to make offer for Revolution
Nightcap stated today that at no point did it receive legal advice to suggest its non-binding proposal was not capable of being delivered, as Revolution said earlier this week
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InterviewsGerman Doner Kebab: ‘There’s lots of whitespace crying out for a GDK’
The chain plans to open its first drive-thru by early 2025 as it nears the 150-site milestone, while flexing its offer to take advantage of new formats and day parts, CEO Simon Wallis tells MCA
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InterviewsOakberry targets 100 UK locations
UK managing director Jonathan Coxon tells MCA the international açaí brand is focused on securing high footfall, central locations, with an emphasis on primary high streets and shopping centres.
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EventsInnovation and experiential concepts showcased at the Pub Conference
The Devonshire, The Little Door & Co, Buzzworks, Toca Social and TNT Sports will share the USPs that are making pub and bar companies stand out from the crowd
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Analysis & InsightDelivery and takeaway sales growth above inflation in April
Restaurant groups achieved year-on-year growth of 4.5% in delivery and takeaway, according to CGA by NIQ
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NewsLeon launches ‘UK’s cheapest’ coffee subscription
Roast Rewards will cost £25 a month for five barista-made drinks per day and a 20% discount on food, going head-to-head with Club Pret’s £30 subscription
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NewsWagamama to launch in India
The brand has partnered with Travel Food Services to open in Mumbai Airport - its 19th market - with the ambition for expansion in transport hubs across the country
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NewsRobinson’s increases pub partner investment
The Stockport-based family brewer spent £2.3m on its pub partner estate, including three managed investments and an average of just under £200,000 per pub