All MCA Insight articles in August 2025 – Page 7
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Analysis & InsightMenu price rises continue to outpace F&B inflation
Operators have raised menu prices by up to 13.9% in Q2 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to new data from Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightFrom pub sector darling to dismantlement – the story of Oakman’s unfolding
With an “inherently complex” funding structure, the pub and restaurant company founded by Peter Borg-Neal found itself with a limited ability to absorb trading shocks and generate sustainable profits
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NewsMoto appoints Arslan Sharif
Formerly of Pizza Express, Sharif joins Moto’s operating board in the role of chief digital and information officer, replacing outgoing CIO Guy Latchem after 33 years’ service
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Analysis & InsightTwo venues close a day over last six months
Britain’s total licensed premises have decreased by 0.4% in the first six months of 2025, according to the Hospitality Market Monitor by CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners
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NewsSticks’n’Sushi hails ‘productive’ first year under McWin ownership
The Danish-Japanese group said its three markets – the UK, Denmark, and Germany – delivered sales growth in 2024 and carried the momentum into 2025
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NewsTasty business as rockstar restaurateurs Page and Plant join forces
Following a £9.25m cash injection, the casual dining operator is in talks with multiple businesses and hopes to announce its first acquisitions in the next six months, incoming executive chairman David Page tells MCA
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Event NewsThe Restaurant Conference 2025 returns in November
Speakers include KFC MD Rob Swain, Evolv Collection CEO Martin Williams, Bill’s MD Tom James and Banana Tree MD Kate Wilton. Tickets are on sale now.
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NewsEntry level jobs ‘taxed out of existence’
A plunge in part-time summer holiday vacancies is being driven by rises in employers’ National Insurance contributions (NICs) making hiring more expensive
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NewsDiageo’s profits tumble after rocky year
The maker of Guinness and Smirnoff said operating profits fell 27.8% to $4.3bn, due to “exceptional impairment and restructuring costs” and a decline in profit margin
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NewsDomino’s profits slip by 15%
The pizza group blamed weak consumer confidence, higher costs of employment, and a tough comparison period for a slowdown in like-for-like sales and new openings
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NewsPark Chinois acquired for £200,000
According to an administrators’ report by FRP Advisory, there were £4.7m worth of class B creditors listed in the report
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NewsPizza Hut Europe turnover dips despite brand reset
The delivery arm of the Pizza Hut business saw turnover drop marginally in 2024, despite introducing a new menu and evolved brand last year
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NewsPapa Johns continues like-for-like decline
The pizza delivery chain said it is taking “proactive steps to drive profitable growth”, with 74 sites closed in 2024
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NewsMcDonald’s UK turnover dips by £14m
The QSR giant said it has invested in the customer experience across high street stores, drive-thrus, and delivery to mitigate the impact of challenging retail footfall
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NewsTasty raises £9.25m
Proceeds will be used to invest in the group’s existing restaurants; tech and operations; acquisitions; and provide working capital support to deliver its revised growth strategy
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NewsBuzzworks appoints Robert Cook as non-exec chair
The former chief executive of Hostmore, Malmaison, and Hotel du Vin joins Buzzworks as the Scottish operator looks to expand into accommodation
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NewsDishoom receives investment from L Catterton
The Indian restaurant group has brought in outside investment for the first time, with the US-headquartered global investment firm set to support Dishoom in exploring international opportunities
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Weekend PressCocktail of new trends orders radical refresh for Diageo
Debra Crew’s abrupt departure from the top job at Guinness-maker Diageo has highlighted the radical changes transforming the world of drinks, according to This Is Money
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Weekend Press‘Overheads have gone up’: Britain’s hospitality sector faces tough time this summer
Pubs and restaurants report rising costs including food price inflation, labour and NICs while employing fewer seasonal staff, The Guardian reports
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Weekend PressBank of England forecast to cut interest rates amid rising unemployment and Trump tariffs
City predicts quarter-point drop to 4% when MPC meets on Thursday, The Guardian reports