All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 109
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NewsRent debt threatens more than 330,000 jobs
More than 330,000 jobs in hospitality are at risk of being lost due to the mounting £2.5bn pile of rent debt, which is threatening the future of many operators, according to UKHospitality.
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InterviewsBrewDog: ‘We need to promote hospitality as a brilliant career’
The hospitality sector needs to do more to promote itself as place that people can build a successful career, according to BrewDog president and COO David McDowall.
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NewsRed Lion: ‘We have a healthy pipeline of sites’
Red Lion Holdings (RLH) has got a “really healthy pipeline” of sites for both its Red Mist Leisure and Grosvenor Pubs & Inns businesses, new group chief operating officer Mark Robson told MCA.
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NewsZero Carbon Forum names advisory board line-up
Non-profit organisation Zero Carbon Forum (ZCF) has appointed a new advisory team to act as a collective voice for the hospitality sector in its mission to define and implement a roadmap to net zero emissions.
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NewsPubs poised to bring back drinking at the bar
Senior leaders at some of the UK’s biggest pub companies are gearing up for customers to be able to drink at the bar from 21 June, the Telegraph has reported.
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NewsOutlook still challenging for listed hospitality companies
The outlook for UK-listed hospitality companies remains challenging despite a decline in profit warnings of 90% during the first three months of 2021, according to the latest analysis by EY-Parthenon.
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NewsMark Robson made COO at Red Lion Holdings
Recently formed pub investment group Red Lion Holdings (RLH) has appointed Mark Robson, founder and current managing director of Red Mist Leisure, as its new group chief operating officer.
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NewsPret found not guilty of food safety offence
Pret A Manger has been found not guilty of a food allergy offence, dating back to 2017, in which Isobel Colnaghi suffered a severe allergic reaction from a sandwich containing sesame.
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NewsNicholls warns to be wary of political spin
Positive signs about the removal of social distancing measures reported in the national press last weekend should be viewed alongside a note caution, warned Kate Nicholls, chief executive, UKHospitality - but there is cause for optimism, she said.
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Analysis & InsightProperty focus: Race to the suburbs?
Is there really a race for space in the suburbs and market towns? And what other factors are driving the current property market? MCA deputy editor Georgi Gyton takes a look at the current landscape and how it might play out over the coming months
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NewsIsland Poké to treble UK estate with new franchise partners
Island Poké has signed up its first two UK franchise partners, with a planned development pipeline of 23 new sites over the next five years – three times its current UK footprint.
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NewsHornby and Pavli appointed to Only A Pavement Away board
The Restaurant Group chief executive Andy Hornby, and former managing director of operations at Punch and hospitality consultant Paul Pavli, are among six new appointments to the board of trustees at charity Only A Pavement Away (OAPA).
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NewsCity Pub stakes pave way for full control
City Pub Group’s acquisition of stakes in two high quality and complimentary businesses, pave the way for full control in the future, according to analysts Liberum.
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NewsBBPA calls for greater clarity on Covid certification
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called for long-term clarity on the situation regarding the possible introduce of compulsory Covid status certificates for hospitality venues.
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NewsTech removes pain points for guests
Two in five (40%) of consumers have said that technology has improved their hospitality experiences, according to the latest GO Technology report from Zonal and CGA.
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InterviewsNick Mackenzie: ‘Our focus on culture is boosting customer scores’
Greene King’s new culture program helped to position the business well during the pandemic, despite being launched only a week before the first lockdown, chief executive Nick Mackenzie told MCA’s The Conversation.
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NewsHakkasan acquired by Tao Group Hospitality
Hakkasan Group has been acquired by US-based Tao Group Hospitality, which plans to expand its global portfolio of brands including in the UK.
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NewsWhitbread banks on staycation summer
Whitbread is yet another business banking on a boom in staycations this summer to help it recover some of the £1bn loss it racked up last year.
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NewsBurger King promotes meat-free options
Burger King has expanded its range of meat-free items, adding a Vegan Royale to its menu. The burger is certified by The Vegan Society and is made with crispy-coated plant-based chicken.
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NewsGreene King: ‘Majority of orders are through our app’
Greene King has seen usage levels of its app soar since reopening, with 70% of its orders being submitted by guests through the technology, chief executive Nick Mackenzie told MCA’s The Conversation.