All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 42
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NewsGovernment criticised for omitting hospitality workers from shortage occupation list
UKHospitality said the decision not to include overseas restaurant and bar workers in its shortage occupation list was “disappointing”
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NewsGrind completes £15m investment round
The coffee business, which also completed on the acquisition of ready-to-drink coffee company Bottleshot, will use some of the funds to expand its coffee shop estate
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Analysis & InsightFood to go leaders positive about direction of travel
Steadily increasing footfall, particularly on the high street, has been encouraging for the food to go sector, despite the impact of the rail strikes
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Analysis & InsightLeisure openings driven by ‘race for space’ from fast food operators
The overall leisure sector saw 904 net new units added in 2022, driven by fast food takeaway operators, according to a new LDC report
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NewsSector counting on Chancellor for support in Budget
Support on energy, business rates, VAT and the labour market are among the key areas the hospitality sector is calling for the government to address in its spring statement today
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InterviewsBlank Street Coffee: ‘We don’t want tech to detract from the hospitality experience’
UK MD Ignacio Llado told MCA’s Food to Go Conference that Blank Street would only invest in tech if it was “100% right” for the brand
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NewsNew PE firm in contention for Subway acquisition
Advent International has joined the list of parties which remain in the running to buy US sandwich chain Subway, alongside the likes of Goldman Sachs and Bain Capital.
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InterviewsNightcap: ‘Rail strikes are our biggest challenge’
Sarah Willingham, CEO of the bar group, tells MCA it was “absolutely disgusting” strike action was allowed to continue and that the impact on sales was “really significant”
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Analysis & InsightFood to go triumphs over more expensive F&B brands
Consumers are prioritising spend with affordable operators, driven by successful expansion strategies, according to CACI
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InterviewsKnoops aims to become ‘synonymous with hot chocolate’
Executive chairman William Gordon-Harris tells MCA that the size of the prize for the hot chocolate shop is “huge”
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds-up the latest openings stories from the past week, featuring Marugame Udon, JW Lees, Incipio Group and more
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NewsUK economy rebounds in January
GDP grew by 0.3%, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics, driven by a rebound in the services sector
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NewsThe Alchemist makes senior promotions
David Oxtoby has been promoted to director of operations, while Michelle Gandy has been made director of finance, as the business gears up for international expansion
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NewsEG Group’s foodservice business makes ‘good progress’
The Leon owner said the ongoing growth of its foodservice business was supported by an increase in outlets globally
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NewsTim Hortons planning move into travel hubs
The Canadian QSR brand is looking to expand into transport locations as part of plans to open 25-30 sites this year, with “significant growth” planned thereafter
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NewsChopstix acquires Chozen Noodle
The Asian QSR brand has acquired competitor Chozen Noodle for an undisclosed sum, including all 27 of its sites in Motorway Service Areas
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InterviewsAndy Hornby: ‘Pressure from Oasis has no bearing on TRG’s strategic plan’
CEO Andy Hornby tells MCA the strategic plans announced yesterday were “entirely grown from within” and not in response to shareholder disquiet
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NewsWatchHouse coffee has further nine UK sites in the pipeline
Founder Roland Horne told MCA’s Food To Go Conference he was “very bullish” about growth opportunities
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Analysis & InsightMan and machine: The future of robotics in hospitality
With operators battling labour shortages and rising costs, could robots be the answer? MCA explores their current usage, the benefits seen by operators, and the potential for their wider usage in the UK hospitality sector
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Analysis & InsightRestaurant spend dips year-on-year
Consumer spending in restaurants saw a decline in February, down 3% on 2021 figures, according to the latest credit and debit card spending data from Barclays, but spend in pubs was up