All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 140
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Outer London pub freehold market increasing in popularity
The price paid per square foot for freehold pubs across outer London (outside Zones 1&2) doubled last year from £178.64 in 2014 to £356.67
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UK business leaders remain confident about year ahead
UK chief executives are investing heavily in their people and future growth this year despite rising global risks
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The empire grabs back
The debut last year of YO! to Go and the upcoming launch of a grab and go format by Carluccio’s highlights the fact that the sector’s established companies are set to fight back, challenging the existing coffee shop/café model in the process
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Christie & Co: Rent pressure spreading to regions
Restaurant numbers will continue to rise by c10% a year but growth opportunities may be hampered by rising rents in the regions, according to Christie & Co.
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Why size really does matter
With all eyes firmly set on 2016, Adam Hyman takes a look back at the past year to reflect on the return of big dining operations, the ongoing requirement for more staff in the sector, a need for transparency in the tipping debate and power being seized by cities outside London
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Analysis & InsightSector lfls up 1.8% over festive period
Wet-led pubs and bars drove growth over the Christmas and New Year period with like-for-like sales up 1.8% across the Coffer Peach Business Tracker.
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Analysis & InsightSpend per head hits highest level in December
Average spend per head per visit was higher in December than any other month in the preceding year across all day parts, the latest data from M&C Allegra Foodservice’s Eating Out Panel has shown.
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Analysis & InsightWorth a try
TryJanuary is more than helping the industry, and the pub and bar trade in particular, combat the traditional January trading blues. It’s time to get on board with an initiative that is helping generate trading momentum that can be the foundation for a successful year
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Five ways to crack the USA
As the company celebrates 15 years since opening in America, Pret A Manger chief executive Clive Schlee gives his top tips for British companies looking to expand across the pond
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Waning thirst for lager
Britain’s lager segment is struggling to retain its fizz, as it faces particularly strong competition from the rising popularity of ales and bitters
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A fifth of drinks not willing to pay over £2.99 a pint
As many as one fifth (20%) of UK beer drinkers saythey are not willing to pay more than £2.99 for a pint
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How entrepreneurial was the UK in 2015?
How entrepreneurial was the UK in 2015? Thanks to new figures analysed by StartUp Britain and the Centre for Entrepreneurs (CFE), we know the answer: more than ever, says Maximilian Yoshioka, lead researcher at the CFE
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Overall supermarket spend fell 0.6% in Q4
Overall supermarket spending fell 0.6% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of last year, its worst performance in 24 months
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Over 70% of consumers optimistic about household finances
More than 70% of consumers feel optimistic about their household finances in 2016, with a significant uplift expected for leisure and retail sectors
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BBPA research grants programme opens for entries
The Brewers Research & Education Fund has opened for applications.
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Analysis & InsightWho will blink first?
It felt like the majority of the sector was running to a standstill last year as it continued to wait to fully reap the rewards of the hard yards put in post downturn. The sobering thought is that it looks like the industry will have to provide more of the same over the next 12-18 months to stay ahead
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Analysis & InsightFive-minute interview: Steve Richards – Casual Dining Group
M&C takes five minutes to talk to Steve Richards, chief executive of the Casual Dining Group (CDG), about customer experience; Center Parcs and seafood restaurants in Corsica
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Chief medical officer ‘misleading public’ on alcohol
Today’s announcement that the guidelines on safe consumption of alcohol are changing with immediate effect has met with criticism from the trade and calls for more clarity on why the UK now differs so wildly from the rest of Europe on drinking advice.
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Eating our way to cultural change
Food & beverage operators are set to be an even more appetising prospect for landlords across the UK in 2016, according to Camilla Topham of Davis Coffer Lyons, as well as becoming a driver for global change:
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Eating and drinking-out drives Xmas spending
Consumers helped themselves to a generous measure of Christmas cheer during December, increasing spending across all major categories including pubs and restaurants, according to the latest data from Barclaycard.