Rowland predicts failures as profits are squeezed
YO! Sushi chief executive Robin Rowland has predicted failures in the restaurant sector as operators struggle to cope with a raft of cost pressures.
Customers scoring pubs higher
The latest data from MCA’s Pub Brand Monitor has shown customers are more likely to recommend leading pub brands than they were a year ago.
McDonald’s grows market share across the board
The latest data from MCA’s Eating Out Panel shows that McDonald’s has grown its market share of visits in all four dayparts between Q2 2016 and the same period this year.
Saravana Bhavan secures Leicester Square site
Saravana Bhavan, the vegetarian Indian concept, is to open a flagship site off Leicester Square, MCA understands.
Prague Bar puts Islington site on market
Prague Bar, the London-based Czech concept, has put its second site on the market.
A year of night tube a “welcome boon” for sector
Operators and sector trade bodies have welcomed the impact of the night tube in its first year, during which it has apparently boosted London’s economy by £171m.
Oakman gets Royal recognition for training excellence
Oakman Inns has been named as a recipient of the Princess Royal’s Training Award, organised by the City & Guilds Group.
Holborn Leisure takes on Kensington Park Hotel
Holborn Leisure Group, the Ducalian Capital-backed pub vehicle, has taken on the Kensington Park Hotel in Ladbroke Grove, MCA understands.
One in seven Brits predominantly drink at home
New research by YouGov has shown that one in seven Brits almost always stay in to enjoy a drink, with over 55s most likely to skip drinking out.
‘Clarity needed over calorie reduction plan’
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has called for comprehensive industry engagement around calorie reduction and stressed the sector’s hard work to date in promoting healthy attitudes to food.
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