All MCA Insight articles in December 2022 – Page 3
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Analysis & Insight
Delivery continues to plateau
Despite flattening out this year, delivery and takeaway sales are still nearly double pre-Covid-levels, CGA insight shows
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Interviews
Investor view: ‘Moving into retail is not for the faint hearted’
For operators looking to expand into the retail channel it’s important to very clear about your proposition, “and don’t let people muck you around”, Robin Rowland, partner, TriSpan has warned.
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News
Fulham Share reports ‘creditable performance’
Franco Manca operator continues momentum despite disruption to consumer confidence, costs and public transport
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Interviews
Hopes and reflections: Views from the top (part 5)
As the hospitality sector comes to the end of another year filled with unprecedented challenges, we asked sector leaders to share their highs and lows of 2022 and hopes for the New Year. Today’s fifth and final instalment features comment from Oakman and Hawksmoor
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News
Franco Manca scales back openings for 2023
In its half year report, Fulham Shore said it would be imprudent to maintain 2022’s opening tally of 18 new restaurants
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Analysis & Insight
Eating out market expected to total £101bn in 2025
The eating out market is expected to total £101bn following stability in inflation and recovery in consumer spending power, according to the Lumina Intelligence
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News
AMT sold for £1.75m
A total of 25 of AMT’s 43 sites were included as part of the deal, with a further six subsequently sold to Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen for £62.5k
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Analysis & Insight
Staff shortages cause one third of businesses to reduce Christmas trading hours
13% of businesses are reducing opening days and 35% are simplifying menus due to staff shortages, according to UKHospitality and CGA
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Interviews
Investor view: ‘The ability to stretch your brand is a sign of strength’
The successful adoption of an omnichannel approach demonstrates the strength of your brand, but it’s not for everyone, delegates heard at the Omnichannel Foodservice Conference.
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News
Pizza Pilgrims: ‘Pizza in the post was a big driver for expansion’
Speaking at MCA’s Omnichannel Conference, head of marketing Ruth Carpenter spoke about building the brand outside London
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Analysis & Insight
World Cup delivered November sales boost for pubs
The start of the FIFA World Cup helped boost sales in Britain’s managed pub groups up by 8.1% last month, according to the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker.
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Interviews
Hopes and reflections: Views from the top (part 4)
As hospitality ends another year filled with challenges, we ask sector leaders to share their highs and lows of 2022 and hopes for the New Year in a special series of articles this week, which today features Pret a Manger, PizzaExpress, and Inn Collection Group
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News
Hawksmoor sees strong sales momentum return
The restaurant group recorded an increase in turnover of 74% to £35.7m for the year to 31 December 2021 but a loss of £2.3m, despite strong trading
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Interviews
Hopes and reflections: Views from the top (part 3)
As the hospitality sector comes to the end of another year filled with unprecedented challenges, we ask sector leaders to share their highs and lows of 2022 and hopes for the New Year in a special series of articles this week, which today features Greene King, Loungers, and Nightcap
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News
In pictures: Omnichannel Foodservice Conference
Earlier this month, William Reed hosted its inaugural Omnichannel Conference, featuring speakers from Pret, PizzaExpress, Coco di Mama and Leon, among many more.
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News
Single-use plastic cutlery faces ban in England
The UK government is looking to impose restrictions on the use of single-use plastic cutlery and plates in order to curb pollution of rivers and seas.
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News
Rail strikes to go ahead as RMT rejects latest offer
Businesses have seen a 30% downturn in bookings and trade due to rail disruption over the festive season, according to the Night Time Industries Association
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News
Pret: ‘We no longer rely on London footfall’
Speaking at MCA’s Omnichannel Foodservice Conference, interim MD Guy Meakin said the broader spread of the business meant it wasn’t reliant on trade returning to pre-Covid levels in the capital
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News
Last chance to nominate your Retailers’ Retailer Award winners
The nominations process for the 2023 awards closes at close of play today, so don’t miss the chance to nominate your winners
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News
Coco di Mama looks to build nationwide presence
Commercial brand director Sara McKennedy discussed expansion through retail, franchising, and delivery at MCA’s Omnichannel Conference last week