All MCA Insight articles in April 2026 – Page 6
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NewsBrindisa restaurants ‘prove resilient’ amid difficult trading conditions
The Spanish restaurant group has reported a 3.75% increase in gross margins in its latest financial results, while pre-tax profits have more than quadrupled
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Analysis & InsightWar on Iran: ‘Energy crisis is another storm the sector will have to weather’
The latest conflict in the Middle East might be unpredictable and fast-moving, but something all commentators are agreed on is that it will have a serious impact on fuel prices. Hospitality businesses face particular challenges when it comes to rising fuel costs
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring a new venue from Tattu, Lidl’s first pub, the third iteration of Plaza Khao Gaeng, and new sites from chains including Rudy’s, GDK, and more
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Analysis & InsightCrowd pleasers: how food halls became hospitality’s not-so-secret weapon
The UK food hall sector is booming, with 65 sites currently in development and average revenues on the increase. What’s behind the growth, and is it sustainable?
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InterviewsEHG: ‘We want to replicate luxury hospitality at scale’
Emerald Hospitality Group co-founder Alberto Zandi talks to MCA about its upcoming openings in the capital, strategy and long-term vision, and his views on high-end hospitality
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Analysis & InsightHeaven and the fault lines of the licensing system
An iconcic LGBTQ+ nightclub was nearly shut down due to a concocted campaign of AI-generated complaints, a case which demonstrates the vulnerable position of night-time businesses, and how shaky evidence can trigger a licensing review