All MCA Insight articles in August 2022
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News
Domino’s director steps down
Usman Nabi has stepped down but remains founder and managing partner of Browning West, which continues to be a significant shareholder in Domino’s
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Trust Inns sees profits recover
The Lancashire-based operator, which has an estate of c340 pubs, reported turnover of £38.3m for the year to April 2023
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Chipotle looks to pick up pace of UK growth
CEO Brian Niccol has said the Mexican-inspired chain sees strong opportunity and looks to “set up” the region for long-term growth
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Döner Shack eyes 20 sites in three years
The Berlin street food concept plans to open 150 restaurants in the UK over five years, with 20 stores to open across the Midlands and Northwest London
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Rising prices in hospitality venues continue to drive inflation
The consumer price index dipped slightly to 10.5% in December, although restaurants and hotels continued to drive up inflation
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Yum! makes senior appointments for Taco Bell
Ian Cranna has been appointed general manager and Charles Saksik as development and finance director for Taco Bell UK & Europe
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JKS confident in navigating recession
The operator has said it has “a plan to navigate” the current trading climate, with financing arrangements made following the pandemic
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Tim Hortons doubles drive-thru estate within one year of UK launch
The Canadian QSR brand will open its 50th drive-thru in Watford on 28 November, and is targeting 40 new sites for 2023
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Marugame Udon Europe rolls out next stage of expansion
The Japanese noodle concept is planning to open 150 sites across Europe by 2027, with six sites to open in the UK by spring 2023
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Capdesia, Piper Private Equity, and Tamweel Capital to speak at MCA’s Omnichannel Conference
A range of finance specialists will take part in a panel session exploring investment in the hospitality sector at MCA’s Omnichannel Conference on 9 November
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Opinion
Peter Martin: The lure of the big city
Post-pandemic, London remains one of the world’s great world cities and is still on the hit-list for big name hospitality brands, writes MCA’s contributing editor Peter Martin
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Analysis & Insight
Hospitality among sectors with highest number of critically distressed businesses
There has been a 48% rise in the number of bars and restaurants in critical financial distress between Q3 2021 and Q3 2022
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Interviews
Caprice Holdings: ‘We’re proud to be investing in the industry’
MD Richard Clark speaks to MCA about Caprice Holdings’ newest concept, Bacchanalia, and Richard Caring’s vision behind the launch
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Interviews
Anglian Country Inns: ‘We’re creative and flexible with our offer’
MD James Nye speaks to MCA about strong like-for-like growth and the acquisition strategy for the pub and inn operator
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Interviews
200 Degrees looks to go North
The East Midlands-based coffee roaster is targeting both high street and retail locations amid growth plans in the North, commercial director Will Kenney tells MCA
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Interviews
Boxpark kicks off growth plans
The dining, retail, and leisure group plans to expand at the rate of three sites per year under both the Boxpark and BoxHall concepts, CEO Simon Champion tells MCA
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Analysis & Insight
Calorie labelling alters consumer behaviour
Research from CGA’s Food Insights report indicates half of consumers would change their choice of item based on number of calories
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News
Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from KERB, Pizza Punks, Döner Shack, 200 Degrees, Tonight Josephine, and more
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Interviews
Hawksmoor: ‘Value for us means service plus quality’
CEO Will Beckett speaks to MCA about amping up sustainability efforts to cope with the energy crisis, and maintaining a strong offer going into a recession
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Analysis & Insight
Business confidence hits lockdown levels
Only 16% of British management teams are confident about their prospects for the year ahead, according to Lloyds Bank’s latest Business Barometer.