All MCA Insight articles in June 2023
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InterviewsCity Pub Group in ‘strong position’ for growth
The group will continue to look for predominantly wet-led, freehold pubs as part of its acquisition strategy, and is in a strong position due to its low debt, CEO Clive Watson tells MCA
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InterviewsKFC: ‘It’s been a strong year in a turbulent sector’
Chief development officer James Whitehorn speaks to MCA about targeting the 1,500-site mark, the future of the high street, and how the fried chicken giant is not only surviving - but thriving
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NewsAndy Wood to step down as Adnams CEO
As part of Adnams’ long term succession planning, Dr Andy Wood OBE DL will retire from his role at the end of 2024, with the search for his replacement in progress
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Analysis & InsightSunshine warms up June sales
Total like-for-like sales rose 6.7% in June, with pubs seeing a 10.8% rise – particularly those offering outside space, according to the Coffer CGA Business Tracker
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Analysis & Insight‘Solid headline performance’ drives pub sector resilience
The pub sector remained resilient in H1 2023, amid a strong interest for quality assets and some easing of headwinds, according to a report from Christie & Co
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InterviewsAlan Yau: People don’t want to work 40+ hours anymore
The Wagamama founder speaks to MCA about post-Covid working patterns, revisiting his 33-year-old idea of a Chinese QSR chain, and why the generic concept of the restaurateur is dead
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NewsLussmanns: Difficult times not always bad for business
The Hertfordshire restaurant group is “in good health” according to Andrei Lussmann, despite a decline in customer visits as a result of the cost of living squeeze
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NewsSnowfox Group appoints retail director
The Yo! Sushi operator, which was recently acquired by Japanese foodservice company Zensho Holdings, has appointed Carl Webber as UK retail director
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NewsPizzaExpress launches white-label delivery with Uber Eats
PizzaExpress Delivers marks the extension of the brand’s omnichannel proposition, and allows customers to redeem Club rewards at home for the first time
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InterviewsBunsik targeting further growth in London
The Korean street food concept is opening in first site outside the capital in Manchester, but remains focused on solidifying its London presence, group director Jae Cho tells MCA
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NewsVarious Eateries: People keep coming back
Various Eateries CEO Yishay Malkov says the directors remain focussed on guest experience and feel “cautiously optimistic” for the rest of the financial year.
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InterviewsHeartwood Collection: ‘We are moving forward at pace’
MD Richard Ferrier says surety of funding is enabling it to grow quickly, with investor Alchemy motivated to deploy capital for the right acquisitions
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Analysis & InsightPub and bar customers seeking value over quality
The increase in value-led consumers was mainly driven by 45-54 year-olds, with younger consumers increasingly moving into lower spend channels such as QSR, Lumina Intelligence reveals
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NewsStonegate: ‘We have a great opportunity to develop leaders of the future’
Speaking at UKHospitality’s Summer Conference, Stonegate CEO David McDowall and UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls discussed the dynamism and talent in the sector
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NewsDavid McDowall brings ‘edginess’ to Stonegate
Chairman Ian Payne praised his CEO for bringing energy and creativity to the pub company after joining in February
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NewsRobinsons: We’ve got to be braver with pricing
Joint MD Oliver Robinson is encouraging managed pub teams to be bolder with pricing, MCA’s Pub Conference heard
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Analysis & InsightPub & bar sector to exceed pre-pandemic value in 2023
The market is forecast to reach a value of £23.3bn this year – 1% ahead of its pre-pandemic value, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds-up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Inception Group, Pho, Roxy Leisure, Flat Iron and more
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NewsNisha Katona: We should create a workplace worthy of our loved ones
Writing in The Times, the founder and CEO of Mowgli Street Food says that a content work force is key to building success and productivity
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Analysis & InsightCracking down on carbon claims
From greenwashing to greenhushing, could increased scrutiny of carbon claims halt progress on sustainability in the sector and how can businesses avoid falling foul of the rules? MCA explores the issue