All MCA Insight articles in January 2020 – Page 4
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NewsPret most admired brand for eleventh consecutive year
Pret has been crowned the ‘most admired brand’ by leading industry professionals for the eleventh consecutive year.
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NewsPaying Tribute
Having joined the company as an apprentice in 1980, St Austell Brewery’s CEO James Staughton officially bows out on 31 January after an impressive four decades at its helm. Here, he shares a slice of his Cornish past with Stuart Stone and chews over his hopes for the future
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NewsLondon Steakhouse Co disposes of Chelsea site
London Steakhouse Co, the Marco Pierre White co-founded restaurant group, has disposed of its Chelsea site, MCA understands.
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NewsBath joins Diageo incubator Distill Ventures
Former BrewDog and Chapel Down managing director Gareth Bath has joined the Diageo-backed incubator Distill Ventures as managing director, MCA understands.
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NewsCounter trends for 2020 and beyond
With both the start of the year and of the decade, it is particularly hard to avoid commentary around new predictions and key trends from any old Tom, Dick or Steve. But bear with me, I am going to try to offer a different spin on this murky crystal ball gazing, by focusing on anti-trends.
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NewsHawthorn Leisure reports strong Christmas trading
Hawthorn Leisure has reported a “resilient operational performance” supported by strong Christmas trading in its third quarter update released today.
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NewsCharterhouse Leisure appoints administrators
Charterhouse Leisure, the restaurant operator behind Coal Grill & Bar, has gone into administration, MCA understands.
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NewsWetherspoon HY like-for-likes up 5%
J D Wetherspoon is in a “sound financial position,” according to its second quarter business update released today.
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NewsFleurets markets Revolution sites
Fleurets has begun marketing eight current and former Revolution freehold units on behalf of landlord Aprirose.
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NewsTamarind Tiger takes Vital Ingredient site
Indian foodservice corporation K Hospitality has launched its new fast-casual concept Tamarind Tiger on Baker Street.
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NewsSSP reports “robust” UK growth
SSP has reported a “good start to the financial year” in its first quarter trading update released today, as lfls growth in the UK and North America remained “robust”.
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NewsKarma fridge debuts at Ichiba
Food waste platform Karma plans to install 50 of its smart fridges across London by the end of the year, after going live at Japan Centre Ichiba in Westfield London.
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NewsWhisky concept launches at Republic
Bar concept Black Rock will be the first wet-led offering in London’s Republic building.
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NewsCMA invites comments on Stonegate/Ei deal
The Competition Markets Authority has invited comments from interested parties regarding the Stonegate/Ei deal.
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NewsWulf & Lamb secures Marylebone site
Wulf & Lamb has secured a new site, on 66 Chiltern Street, Marylebone.
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NewsRoasting Plant Coffee takes Strand site
Roasting Plant Coffee, the immersive coffee shop and roasting experience, has secured its second UK site on The Strand, MCA understands.
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NewsCrowley leaves BRG
Tom Crowley, CEO of the Boparan Restaurant Group is stepping down after just over three years in the role.
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NewsJanuary 2020
Happy new year! January might be a quiet time for the industry but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot going on in the background. The political situation may be relatively steady, but Peter Martin urges the government to do more for hospitality. We also have interviews with the Brasserie Bar Co, Peter Marks at Deltic, Roger Whiteside at Greggs and a profile of Padella.
Meanwhile Steve Gotham reveals who comes out on top when it comes to value, service and price, David Read investigates sustainability in the supply chain, Graeme Smith looks at what’s ahead for M&A and we examine all the work going on in casual dining to jump on the vegan trend. As ever there is also a round-up of the latest news, new openings and people moves. -
NewsSubway launches sustainability strategy
Subway has announced plans for a new ‘Fresh CSR Agenda’ across the UK and Ireland in order to support its owner-operated business growth strategy.
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NewsShuker leaves KFC
Martin Shuker, managing director of KFC Western Europe, has announced his decision to retire after nearly three years in the role.