All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 16
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Analysis & InsightCorbin & King: The extraordinary public row with its majority investor
As Minor International forces The Wolseley operator into administration over unpaid debts, MCA examines the background to the bitter row
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NewsFuller’s: Strong desire to return to city
The pub company has reported improved trading since the new year, having gained further momentum with the lifting of restrictions in England
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NewsCorbin & King placed into administration by majority investor Minor International
The Thailand-based investor said the restaurant group was insolvent, but CEO Jeremy King accused Minor of a power play to seize control of the holding company
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InterviewsMcDonald’s sustainability plan ‘embedded in grassroots’ of company
In the latest in a series profiling the nominees of our new Sustainability category at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, MCA speaks to the people at McDonald’s behind the brand’s Plan for Change strategy
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InterviewsHawksmoor on doing things ‘the right way’
In the first in a series profiling the nominees of our new Sustainability category at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, MCA speaks to Hawksmoor about how the company is going carbon neutral
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Analysis & InsightRoger Whiteside’s stewardship of Greggs hailed as ‘transformational’
Commentators speak to MCA about how the former Punch Taverns CEO turned Greggs into a national brand and worthy competitor of McDonald’s
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InterviewsPho has ‘ton of whitespace’ for expansion
Managing director Patrick Marrinan told MCA the Vietnamese-inspired brand would up the pace of expansion under TriSpan, but at “sensible numbers”
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NewsSunak faces new pleas for support
It comes as hospitality leaders warned of the catastrophic impact of advice to “think carefully” about socialising over Christmas
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NewsDomino’s ends long-running franchisee dispute
The resolution will see Domino’s spend £20m on digital enhancements, in return for at least 45 new store openings a year
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Analysis & Insight
Punch to explore M&A under new backer
CEO Clive Chesser told MCA the increased firepower under Fortress would allow Punch to explore further acquisition opportunities. Meanwhile one analyst suggested the regionally-alligned but under-performing Marston’s could be a key target
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NewsPunch acquired by Fortress
The deal sees Fortress Investment Group acquire 100% of the share capital, along with existing management, of Punch owner Vine Acquisitions from Patron Capital Partners
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Analysis & InsightPlan B: ‘You do have to question the timing’
Hospitality was largely spared direct restrictions with the implementation of plan B – but it will suffer the consequences of a return to working from home, and damaged consumer confidence
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NewsRent assessments would add ‘further confusion’
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has cautioned against adding further complexity and volume of information provided to prospective tied tenants
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InterviewsUber Eats: ‘We have the best tech and the best team’
Newly appointed UK general manager Matthew Price tells MCA his number one priority is to bring more restaurants onto the platform
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NewsPho business proves ‘resilient’
The Vietnamese-inspired concept said the success of its off-site dining channels allowed it to emerge from lockdowns in a strong financial position
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NewsFulham Shore achieves profit of £2.4m
The Franco Manca and Real Greek operator currently has 21 sites in legals, with chairman David Page saying the business was performing ahead of expectations
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InterviewsLoungers on elevating Cosy Club
Following Loungers’ half year results, CEO Nick Collins talks to MCA about price elasticity, mobile ordering and elevating the Cosy Club
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NewsPaul Campbell: ‘Plenty of room for specialty coffee expansion’
Speaking to MCA after joining 200 Degrees as chairman, he said there was scope to improve the coffee offering across the country
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InterviewsMarston’s: ‘We’re overexposed to the value market’
Marston’s CEO Andrew Andrea talks to MCA about the omicron variant, the pub company’s strategy to shift its food offer, and the more nimble executive team
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NewsMarston’s: ‘The worst is behind us’
The pub company reported improved trading post lockdown, with like-for-like sales since restrictions lifted in July 102% of 2019