LATEST EATING & DRINKING OUT NEWS & INSIGHT
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 | Tenanted Pub Company Summit & Dinner |
Annual afternoon conference and dinner dedicated to the tenanted and leased pub sector. We will discuss the next stage of the sector’s development, strategy, relationships with tenants and legislation. Speakers include Simon Townsend, Ei Group; Lawson Mountstevens, Star Pubs & Bars; Clive Chesser, Punch; and Kevin Georgel, Admiral Taverns, hosting the dinner.
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 | Retailers' Retailer Awards 2019 |
Celebrating the very best concepts and individuals in the UK eating and drinking out sector, the annual Retailers’ Retailer Awards bring the senior tier of the industry into one room to reward and recognise true excellence in the market. Votes come exclusively from senior executives within the sector.
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LATEST MARKET REPORTS
UK Food-to-go Market Report 2019
The UK Food To Go Market is set to grow by £2bn over the next three years, highlighting a huge opportunity for operators and retailers. Use this report to help realise your growth potential and understand the size of the UK Food To Go Market, the competitive landscape, consumer needs, growth opportunities and the future outlook.
LATEST OPERATOR ANALYSIS
Casual Dining Brand Growth Analysis and Forecast 2016 - 2019
Both traditional and contemporary fast food segments growing amidst branded restaurant and pub/bar restaurant decline. Growth from the leading casual dining brands is being led by fast food, with both brands in traditional and contemporary fast food set to see segment growth in 2019. Fast food operators often benefit from using franchise models and smaller format stores, equating to more risk-adverse site additions. Fast food also benefits from being a lower ticket eating out occasion, ...
CONSUMER INSIGHTS
Consumer Dashboard - December 2018
Overall participation and frequency of eating out for breakfast and lunch dropped back in December, but dinner frequency was unchanged from Dec 2017. Evening meal operators benefited from favourable weather conditions, encouraging consumers to take the opportunity to let loose during the festive period after months of cutting back. Rising average occasion spend for breakfast and dinner was ahead of estimated menu price inflation, suggesting some trading up from consumers.
LATEST EATING OUT PANEL
Eating Out Panel - Q3 2018 Report
Subdued Eating Out market growth after decline in volume and below-inflationary rise in average spend.
INNOVATIVE OPERATORS
Concepts to Watch Q3 2018
Quarterly updates on the new concepts, brand developments and ideas that you need to be aware of, and which MCA’s analysts think are most relevant.
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