All MCA Insight articles in February 2025 – Page 4
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Rosa’s Thai, SoBe Burger and MEATliquor…
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NewsHigh-end restaurants adopt minimum spend to combat ‘reservation-squatting’
Gymkhana, Dorian and Hutong are trying to deter bots and influencers with deposits, the Financial Times reports.
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NewsIndependent breweries decline at record rate
The UK had 100 fewer independent breweries by the end of 2024 following a wave of insolvencies and buy-outs, according to figures from Siba
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Analysis & InsightHow drinks are the focus of innovation in QSR
Launches like KFC’s Kwench and McDonald’s CosMc’s underscore how beverages are more than just add-ons, but a core strategy for driving growth, differentiation, and customer engagement
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NewsCaffè Nero UK achieves 17% increase in EBITDA
The coffee chain added 29 new shops to its UK estate during FY24, and saw strong sales growth within its delivery, which contributed to a 10% increase in overall sales, to £333m.
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NewsNot-to-be-missed agenda at MCA’s Food to Go Conference
There are only two weeks to go until the event on 6 March, so book your tickets now to hear from the likes of Wingstop, German Doner Kebab, WatchHouse, Chipotle, Ole & Steen and Atis
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News‘Sexism remains a pervasive issue’: Female chefs call out workplace culture
70 female chefs and hospitality professionals have signed an open letter calling for an end to sexism in the restaurant workplace
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NewsButcombe CEO urges ‘common-sense’ approach to tax hikes
Jonathan Lawson has urged the government to reconsider the pace of tax and wage increases, warning of significant pressure on the sector
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NewsSir Tim Martin: NIC rises will cost Wetherspoon £1.2m per week
Speaking to Sky News, the JDW founder criticised “modern politicians” and said inflation is certain to rise in April
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NewsMcDonald’s faces backlash over new Cheltenham site
The fast food giant is facing opposition from 15 schools and a college over its planned restaurant in Cheltenham’s former TGI Friday’s site
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NewsKFC to relocate corporate HQ from Kentucky to Texas
Parent company Yum! Brands said the move would position the group for sustainable growth, albeit Kentucky politicians called on the company to rethink its decision
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NewsUKHospitality: Inflation figures serve as ‘stark warning’
CEO Kate Nicholls warned venues will be forced to put up prices further, calling on the government to delay its “regressive changes” to employer NICs
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NewsWingstop accelerates international expansion with record growth
The fast-growing chicken brand reported strong international growth in 2024 and believes the UK could support up to 450 sites
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NewsGusto announces leadership changes
Matt Snell, who has led the business for the past seven years as CEO, is stepping down from his role, with Paul Moran, former MD at Living Ventures, to succeed him
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NewsSubway launches new ‘spudway’ range
The sandwich giant is trialling a new range of jacket potatoes, freshly made in-store daily, with toppings including cheese, beans, bacon, tuna, and chicken tikka
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NewsPetersham Nurseries closes two restaurants
The hospitality group has shut The Petersham and La Goccia in Covent Garden following ongoing financial challenges
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NewsSwingers to shutter original City venue
The experiential leisure operator will close its City of London venue on 22 March 2025 due to a planned redevelopment of the site
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NewsNando’s renews Deliveroo partnership
The restaurant group has extended its exclusive delivery partnership with Deliveroo, ensuring its menu remains available for delivery across more than 400 UK locations
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NewsYoung’s promotes Kara Alderin to interim COO
Since joining the premium pub company as director of operations in July 2020, Alderin has had an “incredible impact”, leading the transformation of its pubs and bedrooms division
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NewsCosta Coffee raises barista pay ahead of NLW increase
The Coca-Cola owned coffee shop operator is set to increase wages for more than 15,000 baristas across its 1,500 UK company-owned stores, with starting pay rising 5% from 1 April 2025