All MCA Insight articles in April 2022 – Page 7
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Interviews
Pano Christou: The cabbie’s son fighting to keep sandwiches affordable
Just as sales recover from lockdowns and office workers return, Pret’s chief executive faces enormous rises in costs, The Sunday Times reports
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News
Surging costs hard to swallow for makers of the humble BLT
The price of a sandwich, a lunchtime staple eaten by millions across the UK every week, is poised to reach fresh highs as food costs soar, the FT reports
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News
As Britain learns to live with Covid, it faces a new pandemic of disruption
Staff shortages, delays and rising prices are playing havoc with the healthcare, education, farming, hospitality and travel sectors, The Guardian reports
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Interviews
BrewDog’s James Watt on being accused of bullying and harassment
The Scottish craft beer brand was the toast of hipsters everywhere — until former employees launched a barrage of allegations against its co-founder, The Sunday Times reports
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Interviews
Minor reveals plans for second Wolseley
Corbin & King’s new owner, Minor International, is looking to open a second Wolseley restaurant in the City of London under its plans to develop the group’s estate
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News
Greggs surpasses healthier choices target
The food to go retailer has refreshed the targets in its Greggs Pledge for 2022, which includes increasing the number of its breakfast clubs and reducing food waste
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Analysis & Insight
Average spend fell 9% in Q1 2022
The lunch occasion took the biggest hit, but breakfast saw a rise in average spend of 4% as workers returned to their offices, according to Lumina Intelligence
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News
Diageo launches £2.4m initiative for sport-focused venues
The initiative, part of the Raising the Bar programme, will help venues in their post-pandemic recovery
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News
BrewDog planning 27 new openings in 2022
The Scottish brewer and beer operator opens it latest UK site today in Basingstoke, which will be followed by bars in Waterloo, Lincoln, Ipswich and Chester.
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News
Nightcap continues with cluster expansion strategy
The operator of several late-night bar businesses has secured a flagship site for The Cocktail Club in Birmingham’s Temple Street
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News
Minor International accuses Jeremy King of causing ‘last resort’ sale
Corbin & King’s new owner, and former majority investor, secured full control of the business last week after it failed to reach an agreement with King on its recapitalisation
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Opinion
Peter Martin: ‘Engagement has never been more vital’
Churn hurts our brands, it demoralises employees, and it’s expensive, so isn’t it time to start listening to what our teams are telling us, asks Peter Martin
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News
McDonald’s takes ownership of largest UK franchisee
Founded by Athul Pathak, Appt Corporation operated 43 sites, with McDonald’s Restaurants Limited acquiring 100% of his shares
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News
Café Rouge to roll out new menu
Following trials at its Rouge pilot sites, The Big Table Group operator said it would roll out the new menu across its estate, with working continuing on new design concepts
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News
UKH: ‘Chronic labour shortages will damage recovery’
A failure to tackle labour shortages risks permanantly shrinking the food sector, the trade body has warned
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News
Soho House ups pay for late nights
The company will pay 1.5x the hourly rate for employees working late night shifts, as it looks to attract 250 new staff
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News
Rising cost of living leads to decreased spend
While more consumers are eating out, they are spending less when they do, according to Lumina’s Eating & Drinking Out Panel snapshot of the last four weeks
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Analysis & Insight
Bars failing to engage on sustainability
Consumers are actively seeking out eco-information, with 49% stating they consider green credentials when choosing a drinks venue, according to a new report
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News
D&D London adds to senior team
The restaurant group has appointed a new operations director and F&B director as it begins ‘an exciting new chapter’
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Analysis & Insight
EU staff levels fall to new low
EU employees now account for 28% of the hospitality workforce, down from 42% before the pandemic, according to Fourth