All MCA Insight articles in February 2022 – Page 2
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News
Help needed in move away from single-use plastics
UKHospitality is backing the planned ban, from April 2023, but said that financial support should be offered to businesses sourcing and buying alternatives to single-use plastic
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YO! owner bolsters advisor line-up in advance of £750m IPO
Barclays, Peel Hunt and Jefferies are now working with the group, with March or April earmarked as possible dates to announce its intention to float, Sky New reports
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Punch JV will ‘double in size very quickly’
The partnership with Big Smoke Brew Co has grown rapidly, with eight pubs opening under the JV in the last year, the Morning Advertiser’s MA Leaders event heard
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Lane7 plans six new sites a year
Boutique bowling concept Lane7 has “big expansion plans” with 18 sites in legals across the UK and Ireland, chief operating officer Graeme Smith has told MCA
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Tim Hortons lines up four new drive-thrus
Until now much of the Canadian QSR brand’s expansion has taken place in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England, but the focus is now on extending out to other regions
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Analysis & Insight
Revolution in strong position to ramp up expansion
Strong like-for-like sales in restriction free trading periods coupled with less competition in the late night sector puts Revolution in a favourable position, analyst Peel Hunt believes
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Analysis & Insight
PizzaExpress rebrand: Hit or miss?
As the casual dining stalwart unveils its new brand identity, MCA asks strategy experts to weigh in on how successful the campaign is in its pitch to a younger, more diverse consumer
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News
BrewDog director resigns from board
Keith Greggor, an early BrewDog investor has resigned as a director of the brand, The Grocer reports
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Delivery market expected to reach £13.3bn this year
The UK foodservice delivery market is expected to continue on the growth trajectory seen over the course of the pandemic, according to Lumina Intelligence.
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Calls for exemptions in rates overhaul
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) says proposed changes to the business rates system to improve fairness will be undermined by increased administration and cost to publicans
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D&D appoints ops director
Michael Clark has returned to D&D having spent four years at The Ivy Collection, where he was also operations director
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Lane7 tees-off with new mini-golf concept in Edinburgh
The boutique bowling operator is investing £700,000 in a 14-hole concept called ‘I Like Big Putts’
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Gousto raises $230m
The London-based meal-kit company has completed a secondary placement led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2
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Burden of property tax must be addressed
UKHospitality is calling on the government to address the “unfair burden” of property tax on the hospitality sector as it recovers from the pandemic
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KFC appoints new marketing director
Richard Hall, currently head of value, membership and loyalty at Tesco, will take up his new role at KFC UK & Ireland in March
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Scotland ‘moving in the right direction’
The news that Scotland will do away with vaccine passports next week has been welcomed but there has been disappointment that other restrictions remain in place
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Fridays appoints new COO
Fridays has named Julie McEwan, ex-Whitbread and Las Iguanas, as its new chief operating officer as the business embarks on its “ambitious growth plans”
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PizzaExpress reinvigorates brand with new campaign
The heritage restaurant brand has collaborated with a leading US ad agency to unveil a vibrant, inclusive new look
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Interviews
State of Play: ‘We are seeing a really strong comeback’
Both corporate and social groups have been flocking back to its competitive socialising venues, chief executive Toby Harris told MCA
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News
New sessions announced for Food to Go Conference
Joe & The Juice, Knoops and Lost Boys Chicken are among the new speakers added to the agenda for MCA’s Food to Go Conference in two weeks’ time. Book your tickets today.