All MCA Insight articles in July 2022 – Page 2
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News
Leon rolls out self-serve kiosks
The hot drinks stations will open in 68 EG Group-owned petrol forecourts across the UK, following an initial trial at five locations
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Pint prices rise to £8 in London
Following a quarterly update yesterday, Marston’s CEO Andrew Andrea said the operator would increase drinks prices, with premium pints now at £7-8 in London
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‘Strong’ start for new Chipotle UK restaurants
The Mexican fast-casual chain has opened five sites in the UK in the last 18 months, including Watford, Clapham, Canary Wharf and Chiswick
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Diageo sales driven by premiumisation trends
The beverage producer reported strong sales and profit growth in its preliminary results, driven by premium brands and spirit sales
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Analysis & Insight
Heatwave causes drinks sales to ebb and flow
Drinks sales both skyrocketed and fell over the four-day heatwave period this month, with cider seeing the biggest uplift, according to CGA’s Drinks Recovery Tracker
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State of Play secures $10m investment from Red Engine
As part of the deal, Steve Moore, co-founder and CEO of Red Engine, will join the board at State of Play, as it looks to push forward its expansion in the US and UK
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McDonald’s cheeseburger sees first price rise in 14 years
Food price inflation has forced the chain to raise the price from 99p to £1.19, with increases planned for other menu items
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Promotion for Pizza Pilgrims’ Charlie Warren
The Imbiba-baked pizza restaurant group has promoted Warren from senior managing partner to head of operations
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Interviews
TriSpan: ‘Thunderbird is in a good place’
Robin Rowland admits it was “a steep learning curve” with the fried chicken brand, but a wider rollout is not far off, he tells MCA
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Opinion
Attensi: The rise of the machines
As digital kiosks become an increasingly popular way for customers to order, it’s the soft skills that become key for front-of-house staff, Greg Hull, global head of hospitality & leisure, Attensi writes
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Greggs announces new Primark collaboration
Primark will be selling Greggs-branded bucket hats, bumbags, cycling shorts and hoodies from 5 August, following the success of its initial range earlier this year
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Hospitality to be hit by further industrial action
London Underground Workers are set to strike on 19 August in a dispute over jobs and pensions.
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Marston’s lfl sales down 2% on 2019
In its third quarter update, the pub operator reported growing drink sales but weakening food sales in the last four weeks to 23 July, due to the recent heatwave.
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News
VAT hike hits McDonald’s UK sales
Despite the return of the 20% VAT rate, the fast food giant “continued to build QSR market share” in the UK, Kevin Ozam, CFO, McDonald’s Corporation said following its Q2 results update
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Analysis & Insight
Sector sees 2.3% revenue decline since 2019
According to the UKHospitality Christie & Co Benchmarking Report, economic and operational challenges have led to a 2.3% contraction in like-for-like revenue
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Opinion
Peter Martin: Is this really how we treat people?
Businesses are being squeezed and many are on the edge of insolvency, but that is no excuse to take advantage of or mistreat staff, or wannabe staff, argues Peter Martin
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News
Robinsons returns to profit
The Stockport-based brewer and pub operator experienced strong sales last year, recording a profit before tax of £15.4m, and said it continues to be acquisitive
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Four Star Pizza targeting 45 new stores
The Irish pizza chain, led by Colin Hughes is looking to open stores across mainland and Northern Ireland.
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GSG closes OG venue for Caribbean concept
Liverpool-based cocktail bar Santa Chupitos will make way for Caribbean-inspired bar Manolo
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Interviews
Tortilla: ‘The brand’s resilience lies in its simplicity’
CEO Richard Morris speaks to MCA about national and global expansion, maintaining affordability and authenticity, and why the acquisition of Chilango is sure to pay off