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ArticleApril 2023
MCA’s April edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector, including analysis of Starbucks’ decision to launch olive oil-infused coffee and a special feature on the future of robotics in hospitality. There are interviews with former D&D London CEO Des Gunewardena on his next moves in the sector, The Restaurant Group’s CEO Andy Hornby and Emily Teh, CEO of growing Mexican concept Zambrero. This month’s edition also features coverage of all the winners at MCA’s Retailers’ Retailer Awards 2023 and highlights from the Food to Go Conference in March. There is also opinion MCA’s regular industry commentators, Peter Martin, Dominic Walsh and David Read, and insight from Lumina Intelligence. To view the April edition, please click here.
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ArticleMarch 2023
MCA’s March edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector, including analysis of Stonegate’s decision to put 1,000 pubs up for sale and TriSpan’s stake in Mowgli. AlixPartners assesses the outlook for M&A activity this year, and Lumina Intelligence shares insights from its new Food to Go Market Report. This month’s edition also features profiles on all the finalists in the Rising Star and Sustainability Award categories at MCA’s Retailers’ Retailer Awards, and we showcase the highlights from the Hostech conference last month. In addition there are interviews with the likes of City Pub Company, Pure and Chestnut Group, and opinion from MCA’s regular industry commentators, Peter Martin, Dominic Walsh and David Read. To view the March edition, please click here.
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ArticleFEBRUARY 2023
MCA’s February edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector, including analysis of Byron’s protracted fall from grace, a look into BrewDog’s ambitions to bring IPA back to India and Marugame Udon’s new hollandaise noodle breakfast. It also features interviews with the leaders of Sticks’n’Sushi and Papa Johns, a discussion with White Rabbit Projects following its investment from McWin, as well as Liberation Group after its merger with Cirrus Inns. The issue includes coverage of William Reed’s inaugural Omnichannel Foodservice Conference, with contributions from PizzaExpress, Pret and Leon. There is also insight from Lumina Intelligence and opinion from MCA’s regular industry commentators, Peter Martin, Dominic Walsh and David Read
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ArticleMerry Christmas from MCA!
This morning’s newsletter will be the last until we return on Tuesday 3 January. We’d like to wish all our subscribers a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous festive trading period throughout.
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ArticleDecember 2022/January 2023
MCA’s December/January edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector, including special features on the value of implementing dog-friendly policies and the bounce back of the US breakfast market. There are big interviews with Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny, Young’s CEO Simon Dodd, and Nightcap’s CEO Sarah Willingham, among others. While Loungers chairman Alex Reilley speaks to MCA about the roll-out potential of its new roadside concept Brightside. There is also insight from Lumina Intelligence and opinion from MCA’s regular industry commentators: Peter Martin, Dominic Walsh and David Read. Guest commentator Flint Global discusses the government’s energy support package and FinnCap Cavendish assesses the investment landscape. To view the December/January edition, please click here.
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ArticleNovember 2022
MCA’s November edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector, including how operators are dealing with current cost pressures, and commentary on Greene King’s acquisition of Hickory’s – and what the deal could mean for both sides. There are big interviews with Alasdair Murdoch, CEO, Burger King UK and Marston’s CEO Andrew Andrea, as well as Wimpy, Banana Tree and Cooks Coffee Company. The edition also features extensive coverage of MCA’s recent Restaurant Conference, which featured former PizzaExpress CEO David Campbell, McDonald’s COO Gareth Pearson and Caravan founder group CEO Laura Harper-Hinton on the bill. There is insight from Lumina Intelligence on the clever menu hacks operators are using to mitigate ingredient price rises and opinion from MCA’s regular industry commentators: Peter Martin, Dominic Walsh and David Read, covering the continued lure of London as a place for brands to invest, a critique of Revolution Bar Group’s acquisition of Peach Pubs and the importance of leadership and innovation. To view the November edition, please click here.
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ArticleOctober 2022
MCA’s October edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. The new issue includes industry reaction to the government’s energy support package, initial coverage of MCA’s Restaurant Conference 2022, and a feature on the importance of offering the right kind of benefits package to employees. There is also insight from Lumina Intelligence on future growth prospects for pubs and bars, and opinion from MCA’s regular industry commentators: Peter Martin, Dominic Walsh and David Read. This month’s edition is also packed full of exclusive interviews with The Restaurant Group, City Pub Group, Hawksmoor, Rekom UK and Chipotle, among many others. To view the October edition, please click here.
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ArticleSeptember 2022
MCA’s September edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. The new issue includes analysis of both the energy and cost of living crises and how operators are faring in the face of these challenges. In the wake of speculation about a possible sale of Starbucks, we take a look at how the brand has lost ground to its rivals and what the shape of a deal could look like, and we explore the PR value of operating plant-based only restaurants. Elsewhere in the edition there are exclusive interviews with Byron, Taco Bell, Tortilla, Fulham Shore and Clean Kitchen, and insight from Lumina Intelligence and CACI. To view the September edition, please click here.
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ArticleAUGUST 2022
MCA’s August edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. It includes follow-up interviews with winners of the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, including Best Opening winner, Eataly. It features analysis the merge of Shaftsbury and Capco as well as extensive coverage of the Pub Conference, including a keynote interview with Stonegate chairman and founder Ian Payne. To view the August edition, please click here
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ArticleJULY 2022
MCA’s July edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. It includes follow-up interviews with winners of the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, including Lifetime Achievement winner, outgoing Greggs CEO Roger Whiteside, and Best Concept winner, Flight Club. It also features analysis on Tortilla acquisition of Chilango, the impact of the Elizabeth Line, and the phenomenon of NFTs. To view the July edition, please click here.
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ArticleJUNE 2022
MCA’s June edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. It includes follow-up interviews with winners of the Retailers’ Retailer Awards including Popeyes, as well as interviews with McDonald’s COO about the brand’s new restaurant remodelling, and interviews with leaders of Punch Pubs & Co, Star Pubs & Bars and Creams.
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ArticleMAY 2022
MCA’s May edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. It includes follow-up interviews with winners at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards including Gail’s Bakery and Dishoom, analysis on calorie labelling and rent legislation, interviews with Coco Di Mama and Shepherd Neame and a feature exploring the benefits of tackling food waste
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ArticleAPRIL 2022
MCA’s April edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. It includes coverage of the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, analysis on PizzaExpress’ rebrand and interviews with The Inn Collection Group, Mowgli and Rudy’s Pizza…
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ArticleMARCH 2022
MCA’s March edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. It includes interviews with the leaders of Fridays, Brasserie Bar Co and Wingstop - as well profiles of the finalists for the Retailers’ Retailer Awards…
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ArticleFEBUARY 2022
The Feburary issue is packed full of analysis, exclusive interviews, features and comment on the eating and drinking out market.
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ArticleMCA’s February edition is available to read now
The latest edition features an in-depth look at the mental health issues affecting the hospitality sector, as well as how Covid testing centres are draining door staff from late night venues
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ArticleDECEMBER 2021
The December issue is packed full of analysis, exclusive interviews, features and comment on the eating and drinking out market.
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ArticleMCA’s August digital edition is out now
The August digital edition of MCA is available to read now.
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ArticleDon’t miss our latest digital edition
Take a deep dive into the hospitality sector’s biggest talking points with the latest digital edition of MCA.
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ArticleTenanted Pub Company Summit key take outs
Progressive partnerships, big deals and pressing industry challenges were just some of the topics covered by speakers at MCA’s Tenanted Pub Company Summit last week. Here are some of the key take outs…
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