All MCA Insight articles in July 2022 – Page 4
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Opinion
Dominic Walsh: ‘Leisure with a hint of retail: the perfect combination’
Dominic Walsh looks back on 25 years as a business reporter at The Times and his almost career as a hotelier
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Analysis & Insight
Click & collect: omnichannel must have?
Sales through the channel may have boomed during Covid but are customers still opting to click and collect and how much are operators still investing in the service? MCA investigates, featuring commentary from PizzaExpress, Fridays and Five Guys
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News
Hills leaves Megan’s
Sarah Hills has stepped down as managing director at Megan’s Restaurants after less than two years in the role.
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News
Red Mist founder launches new venture
Mark Robson has set up New Dawn Pubs with fellow Red Mist Leisure directors, following its sale to Red Lion Holdings
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Opinion
Peter Martin: Beware the packed lunch brigade
Peter Martin comments on the latest Coffer CGA Tracker numbers, and notes that not all tourism boosts the eating and drinking out market
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Analysis & Insight
Average price of main course up +10%
Main courses on branded restaurant menus rose in price by 10.1% between February and June, according to Lumina Intelligence’s Menu Tracker data
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News
Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings and announcements, featuring new sites from Flight Club, Roxy Leisure, Bone Daddies, Incipio Group, and more
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Interviews
Fulham Shore: ‘Count the pennies and follow the money’
Executive chairman David Page spoke to MCA about turning the group from a net debt to a net cash position following the pandemic
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Interviews
Sessions: ‘Consumers want more authenticity’
CEO and founder Dan Warne spoke to MCA about how he is looking to replicate the success of its Brighton-based Shelter Hall with a new concept in Islington
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News
Trade bodies condemn delay in alcohol duty reform
UKHospitality and the BBPA both called for the new government to put reforms back on track to help the pub sector get back on its feet
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News
Mitchells & Butlers’ sales driven by food
The pub business saw a decline in like-for-like drink sales since 2019, partially offset by a rise in food sales
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News
Fulham Shore comes out strong post-pandemic
The Franco Manca and Real Greek operator reported a 20.6% increase in turnover compared to pre-pandemic, with a pipeline of over 120 restaurants
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News
Fuller’s reports recovery in capital
In a statement preceding its AGM today, the pub operator reported continued recovery in central London venues and an overall like-for-like sales increase of 3% compared to 2019
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News
Pub operators amp up delivery and retention efforts
Leading pub operators discussed their views on the current trading landscape during a round table discussion at MCA’s Pub Conference
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Analysis & Insight
Melting pot: Footfall fluctuates amid heatwave
Hospitality operators have reported a mixed picture in terms of footfall during the heatwave. Featuring commentary from D&D London, Revolution Bars, Stonegate, McMullens, Various Eateries and Rekom UK
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News
UKHospitality calls for immediate reduction in business rates
Responding to a government consultation, the trade body argued most operators are burdened with heavy debt and soaring costs
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News
Loungers: ‘We see lots of opportunity in London’
Openings in Greater London this year to far exceed FY21/22, with its property pipeline remaining “very well advanced”, chief executive Nick Collins has said
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Analysis & Insight
West End hospitality seeing huge cut to trading hours
With a fifth of hospitality vacancies unfilled in the area, almost half of businesses are reducing trading hours, according to a new report
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News
Business confidence falls as inflation soars
Companies’ confidence in the economy has declined sharply as inflation rose to a fresh 40-year high
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News
McDonald’s takes loyalty scheme nationwide
The fast-food chain has expanded its first loyalty scheme in the UK, MyMcDonald’s Rewards, taking it nationwide, following a successful trial earlier this year