All MCA Insight articles in July 2023 – Page 5
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News
Leon focused on growth in home market
The healthy food-to-go chain has seen ‘continual improvement’ in sales throughout 2022 and the first half of 2023, with management confident sales will recover further
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Profitability ahead of expectations for Deliveroo
Deliveroo has reported ‘significant progress’ on profitability and cash flow in H1 2023, with growth in the UK & Ireland outperforming international
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SSP extends contract with London City Airport
SSP Group has been awarded a seven-year contract extension at London City Airport, which will see it bring new concepts to the travel hub
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In pictures: Asian-inspired dining at Sexy Fish Manchester
Caprice Holdings will open its third Sexy Fish in Manchester’s Spinningfields this autumn, offering an opulent dining destination
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Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Insomnia Cookies, Sides, Brightside, and Emilia’s Crafted Pasta
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Chinese chain Heytea debuts in UK
The brand, which operates more than 1,000 sites in China, will open its first European site in London’s Chinatown
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UKH urges industry to back calls to Ofgem
UKHospitality is urging the sector to support its calls for Ofgem to implement the recommendations of its energy market review.
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Boparan expands presence in Spain with Lagardère
The group is opening its second Spanish site for Giraffe at Barcelona Airport, as part of a wider five-site franchise deal with Lagardère Travel Retail
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Popeyes set to make Scottish debut
The fried chicken brand will open a drive-thru just outside Glasgow at Barrhead Retail Park, marking the company’s 12th opening in the UK in 2023.
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Asma Khan: ‘It’s more than possible to hire a diverse team’
Hiring a diverse workforce is key to inspiring the next generation in hospitality, Darjeeling Express owner Asma Khan writes
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PM urged to reassess rise in worker visa fees
British businesses are also calling upon Rishi Sunak to expand the shortage occupation list in an effort to plug labour shortages
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Chickpea Group makes FD appointment
The Southwest-based pub and pizzeria business has appointed James Underhill as finance director
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Cornish Bakery continues rapid expansion
The c55-strong independent bakery chain plans to open five sites in the coming months, with further sites in legals
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Opinion
Covid takeaway pint rules set to expire
Pandemic takeaway rules, which permit pubs with on-site alcohol licences to automatically offer takeaway drinks, are set to expire in September.
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News
Fired Up Collective acquires Dorset pub
The boutique hospitality group, founded by Andy Lennox, plans to expand its fledgling pub business with the acquisition of The Good Yard Pub in Broadstone
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JDW's Tim Martin criticises Daily Mail for 'alarmist' claims
The J D Wetherspoon chairman has criticised The Daily Mail for a story about pub closures, calling it “inaccurate and alarmist”
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Punch reports strong performance across divisions
Punch Pubs has updated on the 12 weeks ended 21 May 2023 (Q3 FY23), with total revenue of £75.8m and underlying EBITDA of £20.3m
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Mayfair scrap leaves a bad taste for designer
Restaurateur Omar Saideh, founder of Orange Hospitality, has locked spatulas with the designers of Il Borro, The Sunday Times reports
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See how prices have gone up – from hotels to fish and chips
Official figures show that over the past five years the price of a takeaway fish supper has risen by more than 50%, The Guardian reports
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Interviews
How the cult of Greggs took over Britain
The bakery chain is making more dough than ever as it appeals to tradesmen and the moneyed classes alike. Is expansion overseas next, The Sunday Times asks its chief executive