All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 92
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Analysis & InsightApprenticeships: Is reform of the levy really the answer?
In his recent Budget statement, Chancellor Philip Hammond confirmed proposed changes to the Apprenticeship Levy, which the government hopes will help boost the dwindling number of sign-ups since its introduction in April 2017. But is reform of the levy really the answer, or should the sector be working better together to boost the profile of hospitality apprenticeships?
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Analysis & InsightAll Bar One increases share of pub visits but JDW remains top
JD Wetherspoon continues to be the dominant pub brand in terms of share of visits but Farmhouse Inns tops the rankings for average customer scores, data from MCA has shown.
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Analysis & InsightMaking digital culture add up
Retaining the best staff has always been of the utmost importance to a business and big player Casual Dining Group is no exception. Here, Celia Pronto discusses how Workplace by Facebook has brought staff together across the multi-brand company and helps staff feel part of the business.
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QSRs, coffee shops and bars capture mobile payment trend
Quick-service-restaurants (11.3%), coffee shops (11%) and bars and pubs (9.25%) are the biggest beneficiaries of the trend towards mobile payment, data from Cardlytics reveals.
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Analysis & InsightLatest immigration stats 'alarming' for sector
The number of non-UK-born workers in the UK decreased by 58,000 between April to June last year and the same period this year, according to HR body CIPD.
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Analysis & InsightDeliveroo report claims riders do not support Government intervention
A report commissioned by Deliveroo based on thousands of interviews with its riders has claimed that participants see no merit in Government intervention in the gig economy.
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Analysis & InsightRestaurant and bar spend shrinks to lowest growth level since Feb '17
Consumer spending growth in restaurants, bar and hotels shrunk to +1.0% year-on-year in October 2018, compared with +7.6% annual growth seen last month, according to the latest report from Visa UK.
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Sector sagas keep us all guessing
Dominic Walsh reflects on an action-packed few weeks in the sector, which has seen big deals, high-profile resignations and further twists in the Patisserie Valerie saga.
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Analysis & InsightNight time economy set to grow, but alcohol to be less important factor
The demand for night time activities in London is set to increase over the next 20 years, however drinking alcohol is likely to be a less frequent pastime, according to a new report from GLA Economics.
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Analysis & Insight‘Menus the size of posters are why some larger chains are having difficulty’
MCA’s sister-title Food Spark spoke to Pizza Pilgrim’s founders, brothers Thom and James Eliot, about their new City location and how street food made it okay for restaurants to do just one thing.
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'People are opening too many restaurants'
As Harden’s publishes its 28th annual restaurant guide, founder Peter Harden talks to MCA about his interpretation of the findings, which reveal closures at the highest level since in the guide’s history.
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London sees net increase in restaurants despite over-supply concerns
Restaurant closures in the capital have hit a 28-year high, according to new data from restaurant guide Harden’s.
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Analysis & InsightBeer increases its share of the dinner occasion
The popularity of beer during the dinner occasion, with share having increased by 2.3pp, to 31% during Q3 2018, compared to the previous year, according to MCA’s Pub Brand Monitor Q3 2018.
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Taking the pulse of the sector
The UKHospitality Christie & Co Benchmarking Report 2018 highlights the impact of external pressures on the sector and gauges the latest industry sentiment amid the spectre of Brexit. James Wallin examines some of the key findings.
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Analysis & InsightNeeds must
The Casual Dining Group (CDG) and Wasabi were both featured in the press over the weekend, linked with the need to make necessary changes to their businesses. One is taking a proactive approach to bring landlords to the table to discuss issues it faces with rental levels at a handful of sites, while the other claims it is looking for an injection of capital to support its next phase of growth. But, is one being more realistic with itself and the impact of the current harsh trading environment than the other, asks Mark Wingett.
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Analysis & InsightSector overheads at highest point for 12 years
Operating costs faced by the sector have risen to their highest rate for 12 years, according to a new report.
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Analysis & InsightHow augmented reality could change delivery, eating out and retail
American company Kabaq is experimenting with putting food on the table before it’s even been bought. MCA’s sister title Food Spark speaks to them to find out more.
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Analysis & InsightPubs gain share at breakfast but lose top spot at lunch
The latest MCA data shows fewer lunch occasions are being eaten in a sit-down environment.
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Sector wages already outstripping the new NLW thresholds
The average hourly pay of workers over 25 in the UK hospitality industry is currently 39p above the new threshold outlined in this week’s Budget.
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Analysis & InsightCould healthy eating trend be losing traction?
Five of the top 10 healthier eating chains have seen outlet growth remain static or decline during 2018, as estates are consolidated in the wake of wider market pressures, according to the latest data from MCA.