All MCA Insight articles in March 2021 – Page 7
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NewsRamsay continues Street Burger rollout
Gordon Ramsay has confirmed the second location for his casual concept Street Burger, a former Byron site on 24-28 Charing Cross Road.
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NewsScottish roadmap revealed
Scottish hospitality will face significant operating restrictions until at least June under the country’s roadmap out of lockdown, which will allow pubs and restaurants to begin reopening from late April.
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NewsSSP announces £475m rights issue
SSP Group has announced that it intends to raise approximately £475m by way of a ’12 for 25’ rights issue, as it looks to firm up its financial position.
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NewsPizza Pilgrims restarts pipeline, unveils subscription service
Pizza Pilgrims is preparing to open four new pizzerias by late summer, and has a further four in negotiations, after its expansion pipeline was put on hold during the pandemic.
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NewsGovernment must publish data which underpins restrictions on hospitality
The government should publish the data that underpins its decisions on the restrictions imposed on the hospitality sector, according to a new report published by the House of Commons’ Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.
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NewsRoger Whiteside: ‘Covid has opened up previously unaffordable locations’
Greggs is looking to capitalise on the increasing number of empty retail units, and lower rents, in London, with the changing market conditions giving it access to previously unaffordable areas of the capital.
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NewsDishoom: ‘When we reopen it has to be spectacular’
The hospitality sector needs to make sure it offers consumers an unforgettable experience once restrictions are eased, in order to breath life back into our town and city centres, believes Brian Trollip, managing director, Dishoom.
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NewsIsland Poke: ‘There is a massive opportunity to go beyond London’
Island Poke is to focus its future UK expansion outside the capital as the regions become a more prominent sales channel post-pandemic, James Gould-Porter, founder of Island Poke told MCA.
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News‘Spies on the dancefloor’ unwelcome
Proposals to introduce undercover police officers into pub and bars to tackle sexual harassment have been branded “deeply concerning” by a night-time safety group.
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NewsLeon UK MD to speak at Food to Go Conference
MCA’s 2021 Food to Go Conference will feature an exclusive interview with Shereen Ritchie, managing director, Leon UK.
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Analysis & InsightOutside chance: hospitality gears up for alfresco April
Many operators are throwing everything they have at outdoor dining this April and beyond. But will the industry make hay while the sun shines or will the whole exercise be a damp squib?
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InterviewsNando’s: ‘We had to adapt really quickly to the challenges of 2020’
No stranger to award wins, Nando’s was recognised for its constant innovation with the Best Company accolade at MCA’s Retailer’s Retailer Awards last week.
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NewsSacha Lord: ‘All we’re saying is let’s be fair’
Sacha Lord and Hugh Osmond’s legal challenge against the government’s reopening roadmap has been backed by other senior industry leaders.
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News2,000 pubs lost due to pandemic
An estimated 2,000 pubs have closed permanently during the last year as a result of the pandemic, the British Beer & Pub Association has revealed.
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NewsSuccession planning at Greggs
Greggs chairman Ian Durant will stay on at the company to help appoint a successor to Roger Whiteside, as the CEO approaches retirement age.
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NewsNightcap builds property pipeline
Nightcap, the bar and late-night group co-founded by investor Sarah Willingham, has reported good progress in building its property pipeline for London Cocktail Club (LCC).
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NewsDeliveroo to raise a further £1bn
Deliveroo has announced plans to raise about £1bn of new funding to boost growth as part of its proposed initial public offering.
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NewsDelivery drives improving sales at Greggs
Greggs has reported a “better than expected” start to 2021, while updating on plans to 100 net new stores this year.
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NewsNando’s strengthens UK leadership team
Nando’s has appointed Trudi Van Niekerk to the new role of chief operating officer of the UK and Ireland business.
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NewsMission Mars appoints ops director
Former Gusto Italian operations director Tony Griffin has joined Mission Mars as director of operations.