All MCA Insight articles in February 2016 – Page 14
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Poll shows staffing less of a concern for restaurant bosses
A poll on the main concerns for restaurateurs for 2016 has shown competition and costs are significantly more of a worry this year but recruitment is less of an issue.
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Spending on hospitality jumped in January
Spending across hotels, restaurants and bars increased by 9.7% in January
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On-trade beer sales fell 2.9% in 2015
On-trade beer sales fell 2.9% in 2015, according to the latest statistics from the British Beer & Pub Association.
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Rollo: Costa has untapped potential
Leading analyst Jamie Rollo, of Morgan Stanley, has estimated that only 20% of Costa stores are at full capacity, suggesting upside from additional sites.
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Average transaction value down in restaurants
Consumer spending rose 3.8% in January, continuing the strong run of growth in 2015, with spending growth up 13.5% in restaurants,
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Rise to challenge of site prices
Almost universally, operators hold the view that increasing property costs are presenting an enormous challenge to the restaurant and licensed property sectors in the UK. The question is, are the costs sustainable, do they present a real danger to the sector, and if so, where?
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Myers: We could revisit Naamyaa
Jason Myers, chief executive of Busaba Eathai, has told M&C that the group may in time revisit its Naamyaa concept
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Chilango secures Manchester site
Chilango will open its first site in the North West in Manchester, in April
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Soho House working on Mollie’s
The roadside restaurant and hotel concept being developed by Rollout Restaurants, the Soho House joint venture, is set to be called Mollie’s - Motel, Diner, Store
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Al Matarello due to open in Aldgate
Italian restaurant Al Matarello is due to open its first UK site in Aldgate.
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Distinct Group to strengthen management team
Distinct Group is creating two new operations roles following its second acquisition in as many months, M&C has learnt.
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Knot secures fifth site in Vauxhall, eyes two more for 2016
Pretzel concept Knot has secured a fifth site in Vauxhall, M&C understands.
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Inglenook eyes biggest JV with Punch
Inglenook Inns & Taverns is to launch its biggest joint venture to date – a £500k refurbishment of a Stoke-on-Trent pub with Punch Taverns, M&C has learnt.
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Analysis & Insight
The penny drops on cash sales
With a reduction in the use of banknotes, Tom Weaver takes a look at how electronic payments have become the norm and where they go from here
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M&B to roll out Sizzling Pizza & Carvery to 10 more sites
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has said it plans to convert a further 10 pubs to its Sizzling Pizza & Carvery pubs by the summer.
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M&B launches Toby Carvery app
Mitchells & Butlers has launched a new app for its Toby Carvery brand to offer multi-tier rewards to its customers and drive increased customer loyalty.
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Five minutes with…Jonathan Segal, The ONE Group
This week, M&C takes five minutes with Jonathan Segal, chief executive and founder of the ONE Group. He discusses his main business priority for the coming year, the best marketing campaign he has seen and why he fears we might talk ourselves into another recession.
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Leelex eyeing wider rollout for Cielo Blanco
Leelex founder Ged Feltham has told M&C he sees potential for his Cielo Blanco Mexican format to roll out further after its opening in London.
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Analysis & Insight
Pret voted most admired brand
Pret A Manger has been voted the Most Admired Brand in the UK foodservice industry by industry leaders for the seventh year running, M&C Allegra Foodservice has revealed.
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GK launches pizza offer at Hungry Horse
Greene King is evolving the Hungry Horse brand with the introduction of a pizza offer at one of its sites, M&C understands.