All MCA Insight articles in February 2025 – Page 11
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InterviewsRick Stein says times are ‘tough’ for restauranteurs
The imposition of national insurance on restaurant owners is really hard at a time when business is tough, the chef and restauranteur tells The Telegraph.
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NewsNTIA brands 1p off pint a ‘laughable gesture’
Chief executive Michael Kill said the move failed to address the real financial pressures facing the hospitality and night time economy sectors.
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NewsTortilla secures new investor
The fast-casual Mexican restaurant group has announced that long-term backer Quilvest Capital Partners has sold its 20% stake to Auctor Group, as part of the winding down of its fund.
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NewsAdmiral Taverns sees profits up on last year
The community pub group reported an increase in underlying EBITDA for the year to 26 May 2024, to £59.7m, which it expects to exceed in the current financial year, supported by strong sales and investment in its estate.
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Weekend PressThe fast foods top chefs secretly love
From Egg McMuffins to a cheeky Nando’s, The Telegraph asks chefs to reveal the their go-to takeaway choices
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Weekend PressHow will alcohol duty changes affect the price of drinks?
Tax is to be cut on draught pints but will escalate on stronger wines, alongside an inflationary rise, The Guardian reports
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Weekend PressLuxury Dubai restaurant chain eyes London float
Fundamental Hospitality, founded by chairman Evgeny Kuzin, is in the early stages of gearing up to go public, This is Money reports.
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Weekend PressItsu vs Pret: sushi chain takes aim at sandwich shop in lunch break battle
Julian Metcalfe, founder of both brands, believes Asian food challenger will soon be bigger than the UK high street staple, he tells the Financial Times
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Weekend PressDiageo looks for a new lease of life as sales go flat
As half-year results loom, the drinks giant’s shares are at a five-year low. Can new leadership and cost-cutting measures revive fortunes? The Times reports