All articles by Hannah Currie – Page 29
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NewsChristmas menu innovation
MCA rounds up the latest festive menu launches, exploring trends for indulgence, international flavours and some twists on classic Christmas dishes.
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EventsLess than one week to MCA’s Restaurant Conference
Dynamic multi-site operators Rosa’s Thai, Leon, Tonkotsu and Harts Group are among the speakers set to take the stage
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NewsPapa Johns ‘confident’ in long-term potential of UK
CEO Rob Lynch said profits in the third quarter were impacted by the “dilutive impact” of recent UK acquisitions
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Young’s Pubs, Lucky Voice, Nando’s, Dishoom and more
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NewsGavin Lilley joins Subway
Lilley has joined the fast-food sandwich chain as director of operations and L&D after holding various roles at Papa Johns UK
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NewsCarlsberg denounced Moscow’s seizure of its Russian subsidiary
Carlsberg’s chief executive has said the Danish beer company will not enter a deal with Russia’s government
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NewsBlank Street keen to ‘bring energy back’ to coffee market
The New York-founded specialty coffee concept is on track to reach profitability next year, according to UK MD Ignacio Llado
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NewsVarious Eateries to expand Noci concept
The modern pasta concept continues to perform well, with H2 like-for-like sales at the first Noci site in Islington growing 23%
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Analysis & InsightFrom stuffy basements to hipster haunts: the evolution of the modern wine bar
Until recently, wine bars were often considered inaccessible and snobby. As a new wave of contemporary natural wine bars pop up, MCA explores the evolution of the category and its potential to grow beyond trendy independents
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Analysis & InsightContemporary fast-food players driving QSR outlet growth
Players such as Popeyes and Wendy’s are expected to lead outlet growth in 2023, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsHospitality driving uptick in company insolvencies
Accommodation and food service activities are among the industries that experienced the highest number of insolvencies over the last twelve months, with increases in the sector of 48%.
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Analysis & InsightKFC calls on businesses to tackle hiring inequality
A study by the fast food chain and youth charity UK Youth found that inequality of opportunity and a culture of nepotism are preventing many young people from landing their first job
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NewsByron estate drops to single figures
The burger chain was acquired in a pre-pack deal by Tristar Foods Limited in January, and has since closed its restaurants in Ipswich, Oxford and Norwich.
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Analysis & InsightPremium brands driving restaurant sales growth
Premium restaurant brands are achieving growth with consumers increasingly opting for experience-led quality dining, according to Lumina Intelligence.
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InterviewsEeetwell: ‘We plan to expand heavily in the UK’
International fast-casual restaurant eeetwell has ambitions to open 80 sites in London through a franchise model, and bring its convenient, health-led offering to all corners of the city.
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Wagamama, ASK Italian, Big Mamma Group and Three Uncles
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InterviewsIndegno: ‘We’re spearheading modern Italian street food’
Co-founder Andrea Liotta reveals to MCA his ambitions to make Britons fall in love with Bolognese street food dish the Crescentina
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NewsFuller’s receives payout over business interruption claim
The pub company has won a £500,000 lawsuit against insurance giant Aviva for a business interruption claim during the pandemic
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Analysis & InsightRestaurants’ delivery sales rise but takeaways dip
After a surge during the pandemic, and a steady fall since, restaurants’ at-home sales are settling into a new pattern of solid year-on-year growth, according to CGA by NIQ
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NewsHeineken: Inflationary pricing is weakening demand
CEO Dolf van den Brink says though pricing is tapering, the Dutch brewer is observing a slowdown of consumer demand in various markets