All MCA Insight articles in July 2026 – Page 5
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Interviews‘It’s not a mass product’: The enduring appeal of wet-led community pubs
Community pubs will keep evolving to retain their deeply rooted place in society – whether through new occasions, offerings, or entertainment, leaders at Craft Union, Punch Pubs & Co, and Amber Taverns told MCA’s Pub Conference
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InterviewsFamily brewers: ‘The cost of building is a challenge’
Everards is focusing its investments on those pubs it is certain will be winners, while McMullen’s has effectively ruled out further new build pubs in the near term given the huge increase in costs, MCA’s recent Pub Conference audience heard
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Analysis & InsightCoffee prices look set for further increase
High energy costs combined with the volatile weather in coffee growing regions due to the ‘super El Niño’ are pushing up the price of a cup of coffee, with Lavazza now charging up to £6.50 for a flat white
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Analysis & InsightHospitality sees marginal spend growth in June
Bars, pubs and clubs saw transaction growth of 2.4%, with spend up 0.7%, driven by England’s FIFA World Cup matches, according to the latest Barclay’s consumer card spend report
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NewsSuccess of alcohol-free beer restricted by red tape
The BBPA is calling for the government to change the definition of alcohol-free beer to those drinks with an ABV of 0.5% or less, rather than the current definition of 0.05%
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NewsSix-million-pint sales boost expected for England vs. Argentina
The additional sales expected during the FIFA World Cup match this Wednesday – expected to be the busiest night for pubs of the tournament – would equate to around a 75% boost
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NewsShepherd Neame launches premium dining experiences
The pub operator and brewer has introduced four bookable experiences, including the Beef Wellington Experience and Seafood Tower Experience, as part of the continued investment in its food offer
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NewsPizzaExpress appoints director of data and analytics
Peter Trew joins the restaurant group following the departure of PizzaExress’ head of data and intelligence, Dan Williams, who stepped down earlier this month
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NewsBoardwalk programme sees five mentees gain first board roles
The hospitality mentor programme for aspiring female leaders has doubled the size of its upcoming second-year cohort, from 22 to 43 women, on the back of the success of its debut intake
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NewsPizza Hut UK launches nationwide training programme
The programme will cover every aspect of restaurant operations, from food quality and service standards to teamwork and communication and is expected to become an annual training session
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NewsWahaca acquired by Luke Johnson’s Risk Capital Partners
The deal follows the Mexican restaurant chain’s announcement, in March this year, that it was working with advisory firm BDO to identify a new strategic partner to inject fresh capital into the business and to support the next stage of its expansion.
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NewsWithdrawal of revised tipping code leaves hospitality ‘in limbo’
UKHospitality says the revised code, expected to come into effect this October, has been withdrawn by government with no explanation and is calling for urgent clarity on its status and implementation
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InterviewsBurger & Beyond: ‘We honestly think we serve the best burger in the world.’
As the acclaimed burger restaurant specialist opens its first regional site in Brighton, co-founder Tom Stock explains why its elevated positioning sets it apart from the competition
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InterviewsCornish Bakery: ‘This financial year will be much bigger than the last’
Cornish Bakery is growing at 30-40% per annum and targeting one new site per month, but founder Steve Grocutt tells MCA the business will never sacrifice quality for growth as it approaches the 100-site milestone
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Analysis & InsightEngland v Norway boosted pub sales by 38%
New data from Fourth reveals a massive rise in drinks sales across UK pubs during England match days
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NewsSpaghetti House to be dissolved
The Italian restaurant group entered into administration but failed to secure a buyer, with US sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s taking over its Argyll Street location for its London debut
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NewsPubs Code Adjudicator launches investigation into Stonegate Group over suspected breaches
The PCA said it has “reasonable grounds” to suspect Stonegate may have failed to comply with its legal obligations under the Pubs Code, specifically its duties to provide accurate and transparent information to both existing and prospective tied pub tenants
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NewsBOXPARK hits financial milestone with first million-pound week
The group has reported the biggest grossing revenue week in its history, surpassing the £1m mark in a single week for the first time, driven by its most successful World Cup activation to date
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NewsBrava Hospitality reports double-digit revenue growth
The Prezzo and Jamie’s Italian operator increased revenue by 12.3% in its second quarter, driven by ongoing investments across the Prezzo portfolio and a strong early performance for the recently relaunched Jamie’s Italian
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NewsJames Watt submits offer to buy back BrewDog
The co-founder of the Scottish brewery and beer brand said he has made the offer to BrewDog’s owner Tilray Brands via his new company Second Best