All MCA Insight articles in February 2025 – Page 9
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Analysis & InsightNorthern cities lead hospitality growth as South lags behind
The North of England is outpacing the South in hospitality site growth and customer satisfaction, according to the latest data from Northern Restaurant & Bar and CGA by NielsenIQ
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Loungers, Wingstop and Five Guys
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NewsHonest Smash + Grab ‘off to a flying start’
The burger restauant group is looking to open another two or three sites under its spin-off QSR brand this year, with breakfast options being explored
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NewsKFC UK sales up 5% in Q4
UK trading in the fourth quarter was an improvment on Q3’s 6% sales dip, while Yum! Brands reported KFC’s UK sales were down 1% for the full year
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Analysis & InsightPrices rise in December
The latest Foodservice Price Index (FPI) report from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ reveals a !% month-on-month increase in inflation in December
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NewsKeystone Brewing Group acquires North Brewing Co
The investment vehicle, which was formed out of Breal Capital, added the Fourpure and Magic Rock brands to its growing portfolio last week
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NewsBootlegger Bars seeks UK-wide expansion
The Karen Bosher-led music and cocktail bar is openig its seventh site in Bath, while seeking sites in Manchester, Liverpool, and Nottingham
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InterviewsFrasers Hospitality leadership programme ‘levels the playing field’
The Malmaison Hotel operator has put inclusion at the heart of its management and leadership training, Phil Hudson-Davies explains, in the latest finalist profile for the Diversity Leadership Programme category at the MCA Hospitality Awards
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InterviewsChew On This keen to develop new concepts
Ellen Chew, founder and operator of Singapulah, Rasa Sayang, and Arôme Bakery, speaks to MCA about innovation in the Asian specialist F&B scene
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NewsPapa Johns boosts discounts with new loyalty scheme
Papa Johns has launched a refreshed rewards programme that offers a streamlined way to earn points and redeem them with ‘Papa Dough’, a flexible discount system that acts as in-store credit
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Analysis & InsightStronger spending power boosts eating out market
Strong consumer confidence in December drove key metrics, with consumer spending increasing 11.9% - ahead of inflation – to £18.53, according to Lumina Intelligence
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OpinionIntroducing technology doesn’t mean losing personality
Technology will be integral to hospitality businesses as they face a shake-up of labour costs, Vita Mojo VP Commercial Nick Liddle writes
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NewsFairgame completes multimillion-pound growth capital raise
The competitive socialising concept will launch a new venue in the City while pushing ahead with US expansion and international franchising
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NewsComptoir formally announces Chaker Hanna as CEO
Hanna makes a return after 12 years at Comptoir between 2010 and 2022, as Nick Ayerst and Ali Aneizi step down with immediate effect
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NewsNoble Hospitality Group revenue boosted by expansion
The parent company of Chotto Matte, Angus Steakhouse, and Alley Cats Pizza reported £54.2m revenue for the 18 months ended 30 April 2024
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NewsGreggs expands hot range with chicken burger
The bakery brand is launching a made-to-order BBQ crispy chicken burger, BBQ chicken wrap, and crispy chicken bites
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InterviewsAdmiral Taverns: ‘We’re making sure a few drinks is still an affordable treat’
A combination of strong volumes, a premiumised drinks range, and investment into the estate has helped the group deliver sustained profitable growth, CEO Chris Jowsey tells MCA
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InterviewsHeavenly Desserts targeting at least 10 UK openings in 2025
Alongside its growth in the UK, the premium dessert cafe has seven sites due to open in Canada this year, as well as its first locations in Pakistan and Germany, managing director Yousif Aslam told MCA
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InterviewsPizza Pilgrims on creating inclusive teams
Co-founder Thom Elliot and head of people Oli Cavaliero tell MCA about creating more stable teams and fostering inclusion, in a finalist profile for the Diversity Leadership Programme category at the MCA Hospitality Awards
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NewsDRG posts record turnover as it prepares for UK expansion
Scottish restaurant operator Di Maggio’s Restaurant Group (DRG) has posted a record turnover of £49.52m for the year ending April 2024, up £3.68m year-on-year