All MCA Insight articles in June 2021 – Page 3
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NewsLivelyhood appoints new FD
South London pub operator Livelyhood has appointed a new director of finance as it gears up for expansion.
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NewsRestriction lifting on track in England
England is on track to remove all remaining lockdown restrictions, including social distancing and the wearing of facemasks, on 19 July, according to reports.
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NewsCovid passports suggested to keep pubs open in winter
The introduction of Covid passports is being discussed as a way of keeping pubs, bars and restaurants open this winter should cases of the virus increase.
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NewsThunderbird builds dark kitchen presence
Thunderbird Fried Chicken has opened a further delivery kitchen in Streatham, joining its existing Food Stars units in Battersea and Shoreditch.
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NewsHeartstone looking to build 30-strong estate
Heartstone Inns is looking to acquire additional managed houses, individually or in packages, in order to build its portfolio up to around 30 sites.
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NewsUKHospitality: ‘Further financial support is unlikely’
It is unlikely the hospitality sector will get any additional financial support from government according to Kate Nicholls, chief executive, UKHospitality.
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NewsNando’s extends link up with Tesco
Nando’s has opened a second site within a Tesco supermarket, as it looks to expand its presence in new locations.
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NewsWagamama heads to Paddington
Wagamama has opened its latest restaurant in Paddington, designed with ample space for click and collect and delivery.
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NewsWages driven up by staff shortages
The average wages of pub and restaurant workers have risen by as much as 14%, driven by a shortage of staff in the hospitality sector.
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NewsWing Shack Co shares opening pipeline
Wing Shack Co is preparing to open a number of new sites, as well as road-test two new spin-off concepts, co-founder Josh Jarvis has told MCA.
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NewsCalorie labelling timing ‘counter productive and damaging’
Plans to introduce mandatory calorie labelling on menus threatens to derail the recovery of the hospitality sector, UKHospitality has warned.
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NewsSoho House files for IPO
Soho House has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in New York under the name Membership Collective Group Inc.
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NewsYolé eyes UK rollout
Yolé, the international sugar-free ice cream and frozen yogurt brand, is launching in the UK, with four further sites lined up.
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OpinionDavid Read: Why supply matters
David Read, founder & chairman of Prestige Purchasing discusses the current shortage of HGV drivers and the outlook for supply in our sector
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Analysis & Insight25k venues remain shut
Around 25,000 licensed premises were still shut at the end of May 2021, and the delay to a complete reopening puts a significant number at risk of permanent closure.
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NewsNormal service subject to delay
MCA’s digital edition for July is out now. Featuring news, comment, analysis and features from across the sector, columnist Dominic Walsh tackles BrewDog’s latest misadventure, and asks if the company’s mea culpa is sincere.
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EventsLoungers and Franco Manco join The Conversation
Loungers CEO Nick Collins and Fulham Shore chairman David Page join UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls on MCA’s The Conversation today.
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NewsItsu confirms significant Bridgepoint deal
Itsu has confirmed that it has signed a significant deal with international asset group Bridgepoint, which see it acquire “a meaningful minority stake” in the Asian-inspired food brand, enabling it to add a further 100 outlets to its estate over the next five years.
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NewsMaven Leisure secures £4.3m
Maven Leisure, the premium bar group from the directors of ETM, has secured a £4.3m fundraise Growthdeck.