All MCA Insight articles in April 2021
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NewsLockdown easing on track
The easing of lockdown restrictions will move forward in England, with pubs and restaurants to begin reopening from Monday.
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NewsPM: Covid passports a ‘sensible approach’
Pubs and restaurants may be allowed to scrap social-distancing rules if their customers can present Covid passports.
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OpinionEditorial: Covid passports can’t be ruled out
Our government has hardly earned a spotless reputation for its competence, so it was perhaps little surprise that the Easter weekend’s announcement was mired in confusion and chaos.
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Analysis & InsightUptick in outlet growth expected for food to go
The number of food to go outlets is forecast to grow by 0.6% this year, following modest growth of 0.2% in 2020, according to Lumina Intelligence’s new UK Food to Go Market Report.
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NewsMarston’s looks to reopen 70% of estate next week
Marston’s has said it is planning to reopen 70% of its estate in England from 12 April, and subject to regulatory confirmation, the majority of our Scottish and Welsh pubs on 26 April.
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NewsJudge expedites Sacha Lord case
The High Court has agreed to expedite Sacha Lord and Hugh Osmond’s case after the government attempted to stall proceedings yesterday (6 April).
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NewsWendy’s secures site in Croydon for return to UK
Wendy’s has secured a site in central Croydon as part of its plans to open 20 sites in the UK, MCA understands.
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NewsTasty banks on further landlord support as losses widen
Tasty is negotiating with landlords in a bid to avoid implemented a CVA or similar formal procedure, as the impact of lack of trading continues to impact its financial position.
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NewsChilango to launch digital-only restaurant
Chilango is to open its first digital-only restaurant at Boxpark in Croydon as the brand looks to capitalise on the growth in online ordering during the pandemic.
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NewsChop’d invests in tech
High street salad chain Chop’d has invested £110k in digital developments ahead of the reopening of its sites next Monday (12 April).
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NewsIn pictures: Jollibee new-look revealed
Jollibee has unveiled the new-look design that will be debuted in its next store opening in Leeds and flagship store in Leicester Square.
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NewsDeliveroo’s share bounce back despite strike action
Deliveroo’s share value bounced back four percent this morning after all of its issued shares were admitted for trading on the London Stock Exchange, despite planned strike action by riders today.
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News‘Daft’ pub regulations amended
Regulations which threaten to prevent pubs from taking card payments inside have been amended at the eleventh hour, MCA understands.
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OpinionPeter Martin: Life on the frontline just got harder
With just days to reopening outside in England, and little over a month to indoor trading, pub and restaurant operators should be fully focused on finalizing the operational details for those big dates, and with no distractions.
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NewsCall for evidence over commercial leases
Operators have been urged to provide evidence about their experience as commercial tenants during lockdown, as the government seeks a “carefully managed exit” from business protections.
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NewsBig firms commit to London
British Land has hailed the letting of a large chunk of office space at 1 Broadgate as a “vote of confidence in London”.
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Analysis & InsightLeisure spend shows encouraging signs
Face-to-face leisure & entertainment spend was up 136% last week, in a positive sign of the pent-up demand for the reopening of hospitality.
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NewsCeru relocates over landlord impasse
Levantine restaurant Ceru has exited its Soho site and is relocating to Queensway, MCA understands.
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NewsOrange Buffalo spreads its wings
Chicken wing brand The Orange Buffalo, which is being advised on expansion by the team behind Eggslut and The Halal Guys, has secured its fourth location in London, on Argyll Street in Soho.
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NewsCamile Thai to expand dark kitchens through new partnership
Camile Thai Kitchen has partnered with Reef Technologies to open a new dark kitchen in London, as it looks to grow its presence in the delivery-only space.