All MCA Insight articles in February 2024 – Page 4
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Weekend PressHow Soho House became the ‘All Bar One of members’ clubs’
The members’ club has issued a rebuke in response to a financial analyst’s report by GlassHouse Research that said Soho House had expanded its once-exclusive membership too fast, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsWhy cash is king at London’s best pub
While businesses large and small have gone card-only, The Telegraph explores how some are keeping regulars coming back by protecting the use of cash
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NewsLavval Group unveils new concept, A Braccetto
From the family business behind Spaghetti House, the Earl’s Court restaurant will focus on classic regional dishes, including fresh and artisan pastas, lightweight Romana pizzas and seasonal specials
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NewsDelivery drivers to strike on Valentine’s
Thousands of riders working for Deliveroo, Just Eat, Uber Eats and Stuart intend to stop working as part of an unnoffical strike over pay on Wednesday from 5-10pm
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Analysis & InsightNourishing Innovation: Food-to-Go driven by healthy premiumisation
Blonnie Whist, insight director at Lumina Intelligence, previews the upcoming Food To Go Market report, which finds trends of premiumisaiton, diversification, and wellness coming to the forefront
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NewsBangerz ‘n’ Burgerz enters liquidation
The burger and hot dog restaurant previously had seven sites along the south coast, with 7Bone taking over its Brighton site last year
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NewsSSP acquires ARE in Australia
Airport Retail Enterprises operates 62 airport outlets in Australia with anualised sales of around £100m
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InterviewsUrban Pubs & Bars considers steps outside London
Co-founder Nick Pring, whose group recently reported double-digit sales growth, believes its pub formats will work well outside the capital
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NewsF1 Arcade: ‘The potential of AI is legitimately exciting’
The competitive socialising concept is trialling the use of artificial intelligence across departments, exploring how it can enhance productivity, operational intelligence, and consumer engagement
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OpinionApprenticeships provide a secret weapon to address hospitality's challenges
Apprenticeships encourage those who may have never considered a career in our industries to give it a shot, Rebecca Whittaker, apprentice regional surveyor at Greene King, writes for MCA
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NewsAzzurri Group delivers revenue growth across brands
The ASK Italian and Zizzi operator has seen a 9.3% increase in revenues, and is continuing to invest at record levels with £22.2m of capital investment in 2023
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NewsWestmorland boosts turnover and continues inward investment
The business, which operates service stations including Tebay, Gloucester, and Cairn Lodge, invested £6m in its estate in the year to July 2023
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InterviewsRed Engine refocuses on the bar to drive dwell time
Adapting brand messaging to foreground its bar element has increased dwell time by around 30 minutes, at the Flight Club and Electric Shuffle operator, marketing director Juliette Keyte told MCA’s Hostech conference
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Analysis & InsightIs sustainable food supply an unaffordable luxury?
Prestige Purchasing chairman David Read argues that cost doesn’t need to be a barrier to sustainable food supply
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InterviewsAzzurri: ‘2024 will get stronger as the headwinds dissipate’
CEO Steve Holmes discusses the ASK and Zizzi operator’s full year results and prospects for the year ahead, with growth from Coco di Mama and Boojum
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NewsRetail and delivery drive growth for Nero Group
In the UK, the Caffè Nero brand reported £200m in sales, representing overall growth of 10.1% between June to November 2023
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NewsGabby Logan to host MCA Hospitality Awards
The broadcaster and sports specialist will reveal the best concepts, companies and leaders at The Guildhall on 14 March
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NewsHonest reports double-digit sales growth in December
The strong performance has continued into 2024 with 12% like-for-like growth versus January 2023
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OpinionIs Diageo restless enough to return to its full potential?
Dominic Walsh speculates on what’s in store for Diageo following an underwhelming set of results and how boss Debra Crew can get the business back up and running at its full potential
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InterviewsVarious Eateries sees ‘big opportunity’ for Noci
The modern pasta concept’s distinctive “food-led” approach makes it well placed for growth as it targets further expansion in London, executive chairman Andy Bassadone tells MCA