All MCA Insight articles in March 2024 – Page 5
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News
McDonald’s blames global outage on third party
The chain said the global outage happened during a “configuration change” and stopped stores taking orders in the UK, Australia and Japan - amongst others
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Wetherspoon selling pints for as little as £1.99 this St Patrick’s Day
The popular pub chain has several deals for those celebrating the Irish holiday, with a traditional pint of Guinness for just £2.99
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A quarter of London’s clubs lost since Covid pandemic began
London has lost almost a quarter of its nightclubs since the pandemic started, a report has revealed
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Membership waitlist at all-time high, reports Soho House
The members club group has reported losses of $118m (£92.5m) for 2023, and said it had undertaken an independent review of its accounting practices to ”counter misleading claims”
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Opinion
From coffeehouse to community hub: The Caffè Nero story
Founder Gerry Ford is more than a businessman - he’s also a family man, coffee aficionado, book lover and sponsor of culture and the arts, which reflects in his vision for Caffè Nero, writes Dominic Walsh
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McDonald’s trialling bigger burgers
The fast food giant sees significant opportunity to roll out ‘more satiating’ burgers to its menu, according to CFO Ian Borden
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New operations director at Craft Union
Lucy Barker joins Stonegate’s operator-led business from her role as ops director for Punch Pubs & Co
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Big Fang Collective to launch new in-house concepts
In-house pizza joint Nothing Cheezy and gaming hub Big Fang Arcade will launch next week to enhance the offering at Golf Fang Sheffield
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Deliveroo sees ‘improving’ growth trends in UK
Founder and CEO Will Shu said the platform has expanded its selection for customers but simultaneously reduced order duration with “little wins through tech”
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Opinion
If you think restaurants and pubs are having a tough time, try being a farmer
At the heart of the problem is the balance between food security and environmental protection, writes Peter Martin
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Openings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, including Wagamama, HOP Vietnamese, Côte Brasserie, Harts Group and more
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Des Gunewardena to open second restaurant
The co-founder and former CEO of restaurant group D&D London has signed a deal with Canary Wharf Group to open a brand new concept later this year
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David Page awarded Lifetime Achievement
The Fulham Shore founder, who most recently spearheaded the investment and expansion of Franco Manca, was recognised at the MCA Hospitality Awards last night
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Albert’s Schloss scoops Best Concept
The Bavarian-inspired beer palace concept was one of a number of winners at the MCA Hospitality Awards last night, with Loungers, Gail’s Bakery and F1 Arcade also recognised
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Incipio Group appoints chairman
Ian Edward has served as a non-executive director for the London bar group since 2022, and was previously co-founder of Hippo Inns and a founding investor of Pizza Pilgrims
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PizzaExpress seeks new franchise partners
In partnership with Seeds Consulting, the pizzeria chain is currently searching for experienced operators with a commitment to become a multi-unit franchisee
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Operational progress drives growth for Deliveroo
The delivery company reported a ‘resilient year of growth given macroeconomic conditions,’ with gross profit up 13% and revenue and gross transaction value up 3%
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Club Pret updates access to discounts
The coffee and sandwich chain said the change, which sees QR codes for free coffee and discounts available exclusively via the Pret App, would deliver a more complete digital experience for its members
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Wingstop UK: ‘We have a laser focus on British youth culture’
As the chain gears up for a record-breaking year, founders Tom Grogan and Herman Sahota explore the site selection strategy and meticulous focus on connecting with its audience
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Interviews
Taco Bell: ‘We’re still early in our growth journey’
Taco Bell is keen to expand further in the UK and sees strong appetite for the brand and for Mexican-inspired cuisine across Europe, according to general manager Ian Cranna