All MCA Insight articles in August 2024
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Analysis & InsightQuick service: Why fast food franchising rules the roost
With convenient locations, good value for money and quick service, Simon Brooke hears how strong brands and their independent operator partners are sharing the spoils of the QSR boom
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NewsYoung’s appoints Ian Dyson as NED
Currently chair of the board at Curry’s, Dyson’s experience also includes roles at Punch Taverns, Marks & Spencer, and Intercontinental Hotels
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InterviewsL’Eto continues to evolve
CEO Artem Login speaks to MCA about growing the all-day cafe brand to 40 sites and exploring new concepts, including an upcoming Asian-inspired restaurant
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InterviewsLiberation Group: ‘All-day is a real opportunity for us’
CEO Jonathan Lawson tells MCA many pubs in the Liberation Group estate are having their trading days and hours extended, with an increased consumer demand for breakfast, brunch, small plates, and snacking
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NewsUrban Pubs & Bars acquires 11 sites
The deal will take the London-based group - which has doubled its estate since the pandemic - to 52 sites across the capital, with new sites including The Antelope in Tooting and The Sun in Camberwell
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the latest opening stories this week, featuring Chipotle, Wingstop, Kiss the Hippo and more
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NewsPrezzo is in ‘a much stronger place’
Prezzo is in “a much better financial position” following its restructure as well as the ongoing work being carried out to refresh its menu and restaurant estate, chair Jonathan Goldstein tells MCA
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NewsProposed smoking ban will have ‘significant’ implications
Trade bodies have called on the government to reconsider proposed restrictions on smoking in pub gardens, outdoor restaurants, and open-space areas in clubs
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NewsHoward Ebison leaves Crosstown
The CEO departs after 18 months with the artisan doughnut brand following its acquisition in a pre-pack deal by Karali Group earlier this year
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Analysis & InsightRestaurant delivery sales grow 9.4% in July
It represents the 14th consecutive month of year-on-year growth for the sector, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker
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NewsEgg & Co eyes ‘huge growth trajectory’
The North West QSR brunch concept is looking to growth from four to 40 sites in five years, predominantly in food halls and transport hubs
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InterviewsBill’s: ‘The brand needed to be more relevant’
MD Tom James tells MCA the restaurant brand took a “long hard look at ourselves” in the aftermath of the pandemic, with the senior management team compiling a list of nearly 300 actions points that needed addressing
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NewsRevolution: Completion of restructuring plan to proceed as planned
Sanctioned earlier this month, the restructuring plan is expected to occur on 3 September, allowing the pub and bar operator to return to financial stability
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NewsThe Devonshire becomes first UK pub to serve Guinness 0.0 on draught
Commenting on the move, co-founder Oisin Rogers said ”it’s the best zero product available on draught…and it’s very Devonshire”
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NewsSir Tim Martin: ‘We’ve had no complaints about our pubs’
The Wetherspoon chairman has responded to RyanAir CEO Michael O’Leary’s call for a two-drink limit to curb drunken disorder on flights
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Analysis & InsightFoodservice price inflation drops further in July
Despite the drop, categories such as beverages and vegetables saw sharp month-on-month rises, according to CGA and Prestige
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InterviewsThai Leisure Group eyes return to expansion trail
Thai Leisure Group plans to build its Thaikhun and Chaophraya brands, seeing scope for growth in both, MD Ian Leigh tells MCA
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NewsOasis tour could add £1bn boost to economy
Analysts and commentators have predicted the reunion will create a huge positive surge in hospitality
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NewsSeoul Bird launches new kiosk format
The new outpost has opened in Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium as the Korean fried chicken concept also prepares to make its airport debut
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NewsMowgli launches loyalty programme
The Mowgli Club app allows customers to earn £25 off their bill by collecting six stamps, as the Indian restaurant chain continues to expand across the UK