All articles by Georgia Cronin – Page 55
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NewsBreakfast day part continues yearlong growth streak
The breakfast day part has continued its yearlong growth streak with an increase of 12% in eating out frequency on last year, MCA Insight’s latest quarterly Eating Out Panel report has found.
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NewsYoung’s acquires Camden site
Young’s has acquired a former Pubs of Distinction site, The Constitution in Camden.
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NewsByron sees virtual brands as opportunity rather than threat
Virtual brands will “only be complimentary” to physical brands if they’re approached correctly, Julieta Suarez Ruiz de Huidobro, head of Byron’s ecommerce, told delegates at MCA’s Hostech event last week.
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NewsThe Botanist opens in Cardiff
The Botanist is set to open its twentieth site next week on Church Street in Cardiff.
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NewsPizza Hut’s tech optimisation delivers ‘clear results’
Pizza Hut’s partnership with software company Dragontail Systems has delivered ‘clear results’, general manager Neil Manhas revealed at MCA’s Hostech event.
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NewsCMA issues enforcement order on Just Eat Takeaway.com merger
The Competition and Markets Authority has issued an initial enforcement order on Just Eat and Takeaway.com, instructing them not to integrate until the CMAs initial investigation is complete.
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NewsOnline orders drive Dominos growth
Dominos UK has reported a 3.9% like for like sales growth for the 13 weeks to 29 December 2019, compared to the same period last year.
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NewsMultiple operators win big at Star awards
A third of the winning pubs recognised at the Star Pubs & Bars awards last night were run by multiple operators.
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NewsUrban Pubs & Bars sales up but profits down
Urban Pubs & Bars pre-tax profits remained largely unchanged year on year according to its financial report released today.
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NewsSales up at Swingers
Crazy golf and bar concept Swingers has reported a gross profit of £8.7m for the year ended 28 April 2019.
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NewsInstagram most effective for modern marketing
Instagram is the most effective digital channel for consumer engagement, contributors on MCA’s Hostech modern marketing panel agreed last week.
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News41% of consumers would choose self-serve kiosk over a cashier
Kiosks are set to be the type of self-service technology most frequently used by hospitality operators as 41% of consumers would choose a self-serve kiosk over a cashier, a study by Kurve Kiosks has found.
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NewsBurger King UK embraces being a 'follower not a leader'
Burger King UK has “embraced being a follower, with an ambition to be a fast one” Tim Love, the brand’s digital marketing manager told delegates at MCA’s Hostech event this week.
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NewsChoose brand before tech - M&B
Operators should choose technology solutions that compliment their brand’s DNA, rather than adopting tech because “it’s the right thing to do”, Mitchells and Butlers’ head of digital transformation told MCA’s Hostech conference.
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NewsCosmo secures three new sites
Cosmo, the all-you-can eat buffet concept, has secured three new sites, MCA understands.
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NewsCôte proposes industry-wide order-and-pay solution
Côte CFO Strahan Wilson proposed an industry-wide open-access solution to the problems faced by in-restaurant payment and ordering apps at MCA’s HOSTECH event this week.
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NewsHickory’s to accelerate roll out as sales grow
Hickory’s Smokehouse has reported a substantial sales uplift for the year ended 30 April 2019.
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NewsWells & Co. increases turnover in year of continued investment
Wells & Co. has reported an increase in operating profit in 2019 as it embarks on “an exciting year for the business.”
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NewsCMA sets out issues in Amazon Deliveroo deal
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has laid out plans for the next stage of its investigation into Amazons proposed Deliveroo investment.
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NewsCoal Grill & Bar initiates “resurrection” strategy
Coal Grill & Bar will focus on establishing a South West regional brand identity as part of its plan to “resurrect” the business, CEO Sumit Chadha has told MCA.