All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 90
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Analysis & InsightGlobal menu trends for 2019
MCA’s sister title Food Spark asked its expert food panel what dishes, cuisines and technological innovations are going mainstream where they are in the world.
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Analysis & InsightLevel of promotions up 4% YOY during run up to Christmas
The number of promotional offers run by the Top 25 Branded Restaurants increased by 4% December, compared with the previous year, according to analysis by MCA. But, while promotional offers on food increased, drink-based deals fell.
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Analysis & InsightThe changing face of the high street
As part of our Agenda series of roundtable discussions, MCA – in partnership with the Access Group – brought together property directors from across the sector at Frog by Adam Handling in Covent Garden. Led by James Wallin, here are the highlights from the day.
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Analysis & Insight'There is an appetite for new Southeast Asian cuisine’
Lahpet co-founder Dan Anton talks to MCA’s sister title Food Spark about adapting to British tastes, popular dishes and where he’d like to open future sites.
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Futureproofing food-to-go
With a high value and soaring growth rates, food-to-go has been an attractive avenue for suppliers, retailers and foodservice operators alike. However, as competition intensifies, growth is tailing off. Alice Dolling unpicks what MCA and HIM research tells us about this ever-evolving market
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Analysis & InsightResearch reveals spike in EU workers entering the sector
The number of workers joining the hospitality sector from the European Union increased in November, as the draw of seasonal jobs remained strong, new data from Fourth has revealed.
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Analysis & InsightMCA Introduces… The Bedford from Three Cheers
Three Cheers recently reopened The Bedford in Balham – the second project through its partnership with Ei Group, and Ei’s largest project to date – following a £3m refurbishment. Georgi Gyton went to find to find out how they spent the money and what potential the partnership holds in the future.
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RSM predicts what's in store for leisure and hospitality in 2019
Paul Newman, RSM’s head of leisure and hospitality predicts some of the major trends we are likely to see in the sector in 2019.
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Analysis & InsightDelivery a ‘disruptive and cannibalising force’
More than a quarter of consumers (27%) say ordering home delivery makes them less likely to eat out in a restaurant – rising to 32% for 18-34 year olds, the latest MCA research reveals.
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Analysis & InsightPoll shows 39% of leaders positive about sector
The confidence of business leaders in the eating and drinking out sector has risen slightly throughout 2018 but just 39% remain upbeat about the market as a whole, new research has shown.
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Analysis & InsightThat was the year that was in M&A
This year has been far from the barren 12 months many predicted for sector M&A activity. Strong businesses with good management teams have continued to generate significant interest, especially in the drinks-led sector. AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith reflects on the major deals and themes that emerged.
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Analysis & InsightSpend up but frequency down across late-night sector
Consumer spend on an average night out has increased by 8.9% year-on-year, to £67.05, according to the latest Deltic Night Index.
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Analysis & InsightUK drives European coffee market growth
The UK is leading expansion in the European branded coffee shop market, with 6.1% year on year growth to reach a total of 7,934 sites in 2018, Allegra analysis reveals.
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Analysis & InsightPubs visits continue to decline, but branded operators buck the trend
Pub visits have continued to decline in the year to September 2018, however the most recent quarter has seen some visit growth with pubs performing slightly better than the wider foodservice market, according to the latest data from the NPD Group.
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Analysis & InsightClean eating, fermented foods, and alternative milk tipped for 2019
Uber Eats has tipped clean eating, fermented foods, and alternative milk products to be the leading food trends for 2019.
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Analysis & InsightNovember data shows further caution in eating out market
The latest MCA Consumer Dashboard has shown that in increasingly uncertain times, a declining share of UK consumers are eating out of home, as they display greater prudence with their discretionary spend.
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Analysis & InsightStudy claims restaurant and pub dishes unhealthier than fast food
A study by the British Medical Journal has suggested food served in pub and restaurant chains is unhealthier than that of fast-food chains.
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Analysis & InsightYO! Sushi best regarded for healthy eating
YO! Sushi is the best regarded restaurant brand in terms of its healthy eating options, MCA research finds.
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Analysis & InsightA Novel Idea: No. 5 Optimism Over Despair
Every month, former Five Guys operations and development director Marcel Khan reads a book (so you don’t have to) and applies insight to the sector based on what he’s learned between the covers and beyond. This month: Optimism Over Despair by Noam Chomsky.
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Analysis & InsightData shows strong accommodation growth across the regions
Edinburgh and Cambridge are among the winners in a booming accommodation in 2018 so far, according to the latest data.