All MCA Insight articles in April 2022 – Page 9
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News
Wahaca planning ‘measured expansion’
Wahaca is beginning a ‘measured expansion programme’ in London, targeting openings in key locations such as King’s Cross, Victoria and several London suburbs.
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News
Fulham Shore expecting profit to exceed expectations
The group, which operates Franco Manca and The Real Greek restaurants, is forecasting revenue and EBITDA above pre-Covid levels with 18 new sites planned for this year
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Weekend Press
Whitbread kicks off hunt for new boss to replace Alison Brittain
Premier Inn’s FTSE 100 owner is preparing for its chief executive to step down after seven years, The Sunday Times reports
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Weekend Press
No seat at the table for Wolseley founder
Jeremy King hated the idea of his restaurants becoming brands but in the end he lost the battle, The Times reports
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Weekend Press
Caterers cook up cloud kitchen strategy for post-pandemic offices
Traditional groups offer modern menus and flexible canteens as they adapt to workplace change, the FT reports
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Weekend Press
The bitter battle for control at leading London restaurants
Observer critic Jay Rayner heads for dinner at Corbin & King’s restaurant The Wolseley and laments the end of an era in hospitality
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Weekend Press
BrewDog’s Allan Leighton accuses HR crisis adviser of fuelling fire
The non-exec chairman has weighed into a row over toxic’ culture at the Scottish brewer and pub operator, The Mail on Sunday reports
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News
Chik’n planning for 10 new sites alongside rebrand
From Chik’n to Chicken Shop – the concept led by John Nelson is looking to expand its reach with new openings and a partnership with Soho House Group
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News
MEATliquor prepares to open two new sites
MD Scott Collins told MCA both sites will be in London and are slated to open within the next six months
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Interviews
The Alchemist: ‘It’s been a record year’
With strong cash reserves, the bar and restaurant group plans to open new UK sites and push forward with a launch in Germany, chief executive Simon Potts told MCA
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News
Consumers face steep price hikes as VAT goes up
Hikes in VAT rates, energy bills, labour costs, and food and drink prices will strain an already fragile sector, industry leaders warned
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News
Starbucks turnover up 35%
The UK business, which reported profits of £7.9m in 2021, said its recovery had been driven by strong drive thru and delivery sales
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News
Burger King eyes ‘significant growth’ in 2022
UK chief executive Alasdair Murdoch told MCA that drive-thru remained a key area of growth for the brand, while dark kitchens were being used as a way of increasing market penetration
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News
Jeremy King loses control of Corbin & King
The respected restaurateur said investor and rival Minor International had made the winning bid for the portfolio in the early hours of the morning. He said it remained to be seen how the transition would be effected, but that he assumed Minor would take control of the restaurants