All MCA Insight articles in April 2024 – Page 3
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News
Tortilla looks ahead to improved consumer outlook
The fast casual Mexican group reported a 14% increase in revenue at 3.6% increase in like-for-like sales in 2023, with consumer demand expected to further recover later this year
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Interviews
The Little Door & Co: ‘We like to do things differently’
Jamie Hazeel and Kamran Dehdashti, co-founders of the house party-inspired bar concept, speak to MCA about picking up expansion and defying the late-night sector downturn
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Interviews
TOCA Social ‘just scratching the surface’ of demand for competitive socialising
The immersive football and dining experience has long-term plans to open venues in every major city across the UK, president Alex Harman tells MCA
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Analysis & Insight
Future growth prospects for foodservice delivery
Market growth in 2024 will be supported by inflation, continued expansion, and innovation that targets increased transaction value and additional missions, according to Lumina Intelligence
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News
Afrikana lines up six new openings
The African-inspired restaurant group looks towards openings in Ilford, Kingston, Holloway and Hounslow this year, with further sites lined up in Tooting and Reading
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News
Strong third quarter for Caffè Nero
The coffeehouse chain reported sales growth of 10.5% year-on-year in the UK, with double-digit growth in delivery sales and even stronger growth in the Coffee at Home business
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News
Uber Eats signs new exclusive partnerships
Detroit Pizza, Eggslut and Four Seasons have exclusively joined the delivery platform, as it adds a slew of London eateries including Coqfighter, Taro and Yori
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News
In pictures: Laine Pub Company’s Butterfly Trail
The pubco and craft brewer has partnered with Pixel Artworks to bring an augmented reality experience to Brighton’s Spiegeltent
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News
Tipping law will benefit ‘millions’ of workers
The code of practice, which will be implemented three months later than originally planned in October 2024, will put an estimated £2m back into workers’ pockets, with the “fair and transparent” system welcomed by stakeholders
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News
BrewDog: Attacks have worrying implications for sustainability
CEO James Watt said the company has replaced 30% of the saplings which failed in its restoration project, as he staunchly defended BrewDog’s record on sustainability
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News
Train strikes announced during May Bank Holiday
Staff at 16 train companies will walk out between 7 and 9 May, with an overtime ban in place between 6 and 11 May
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News
Grind partners with Tesco
The coffee roaster, bar and restaurant group will now stock its packaged wholebean and ground coffee, pods and ready-to-drink (RTD) cans at the supermarket giant
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News
Adam Gregory departs Turtle Bay
Previously of Wagamama, Be At One and Leon, Gregory was at Piper-backed Turtle Bay for five years
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Interviews
Stonegate: ‘People are socialising differently’
CEO David McDowall describes a shift in consumer behaviour as customers opt for lunchtime and afternoon pub visits over nights out
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News
In pictures: Gail’s reveals latest store design
The new bakery in West Bradbury Yard, Brentford, is housed in a listed warehouse building, and has taken inspiration from its industrial heritage
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News
Wells & Co grows sales in tough cost climate
The pub operator and brewer plans to invest proceeds from pub disposals into new acquisitions in France during the first quarter of 2024
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Analysis & Insight
Smash hit burgers
What do McDonald’s new menu tweaks, Honest Burgers’ forthcoming QSR concept, and the social media hype of Supernova have in common? Tom Gatehouse of Egg Soliders explores the phenomenon of the smashburger and its prospects for mainstream success
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News
Rudy’s to have 10 London restaurants this year
The Mission Mars-owned pizza restaurant group will open its first west London restaurant in Queensway on 27 April, joining its London restaurants in Soho, Shoreditch, Fitzrovia and Spitalfields
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Weekend Press
We have struck a deal to remain at Ramsay pub as ‘security’ for owners, squatters claim
Squatters have occupied the pub since last Saturday in protest at what they called ‘gentrification’ of the Camden area, reports The Telegraph
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Weekend Press
‘We’re trying to make it more inclusive’: the rise of Britain’s new wine bars
The Guardian explores a new wave of wine bars springing up in cities, towns and even at the seaside, with natural wines and small plates on the menu