All MCA Insight articles in July 2021 – Page 8
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NewsProposal for 6% salt tax
Henry Dimbleby is set to propose a 6% tax on salty foods as a central recommendation of his National Food Strategy.
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NewsRestrictions to lift on 19 July
The prime minister is expected to announce that customers will be able to return to ordering at the bar later this month.
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NewsGreene King joins work scheme
Greene King will offer 1,000 jobs to young people as part of the government’s Kickstart scheme with vacancies available across the UK from July.
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NewsD&D launches paid summer school
D&D London is launching a paid summer school training programme that aims to secure employment for people looking to enter hospitality with little or no previous experience.
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NewsWells & Co to bring pubs back in-house
Wells & Co is quickening the pace of expansion of its managed pubs business following the success it has seen since reopening after lockdown this year, group managing director Peter Wells told MCA.
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NewsYolé franchisee eyes 100 sites
The master franchise holder of Yolé, the no added sugar ice cream and frozen yoghurt brand, has confirmed five prime London sites, with a plan for 100 over the next seven years.
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Analysis & InsightLounges to lead outlet growth
Loungers is forecast to be the standout brand performer in terms of outlet growth within the branded pub & bar restaurant segment according to Lumina Intelligence’s latest ODI (Operator Data Index) analysis.
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NewsDrinks sales soar for Euros
Drinks sales in pubs are up 176% since last week driven by football fans watching the Euro 2020 tournament.
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NewsScrapping of Test and Trace self-isolation requirement ‘fundamental to recovery’ of hospitality
Abolishing the requirement for staff to self-isolate for ten days when pinged by the NHS Test and Trace app is vital for the recovery of the hospitality sector, MCA has heard.
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NewsThwaites hails tenanted model
Daniel Thwaites has hailed the merits of a freehold-based tenanted pub model, saying it had passed the test of the pandemic “with flying colours”.
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NewsRevolution anticipates ‘rapid recovery’
Revolution Bars Group reports that trading since 17 May is now up to 86% against the same period in 2019 when there were no Covid restrictions.
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NewsEverards estate fully let and ready for 19 July
Everards has reported revenues were down 38% to £19.1m last year, with an operating loss of £1.2m.
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NewsCovid passports ‘too much hassle’
Nightclubs and music venues will reopen without the need for Covid tests or vaccine passports from July 19, the Evening Standard reports.
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NewsCalls to scrap social distancing for football final
Social distancing rules should be scrapped for England’s quarter-final match on Saturday, Young’s CEO Patrick Dardis has urged.