All MCA Insight articles in March 2025 – Page 3
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InterviewsYolk: ‘We try to balance a more premium product with accessibility’
The London-based food to go brand is cautious about pushing too far on price, particularly as it looks to scale outside the capital, founder Nick Philpot explains
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Analysis & InsightBusiness rates rise creates ‘disincentive to invest’
Rates relief will be slashed from 75% to 40% from 1 April, meaning the average bill for pubs will rise from £3,938 to £9,451, according to tax and software firm Ryan
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NewsRevel Collective CFO steps down
Danielle Davies has tendered her resignation to take up another opportunity after nearly five years with the Revolution Bars operator
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Analysis & InsightFoodservice braces for new wave of inflation
Following a prolonged period of inflationary pressure, price growth in the foodservice industry stabilised somewhat in 2024, but 2025 has seen a return to rising prices, according to insight specialist Meaningful Vision
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Analysis & InsightDelivery platforms perform strongly as consumer behaviour shifts
Consumers are increasingly prioritising convenience and affordability over traditional dining experiences, with delivery platforms seeing continued revenue growth, a new report from Cardlytics has found.
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NewsTriSpan-backed restaurant brands form Arcturus Group
Pho, Rosa’s Thai, and Mowgli will be become part of a new holding company, led by group CEO Jason Cotta, to create the UK’s largest multi-brand casual dining operator in the Asian segment
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NewsFever-Tree reports FY24 growth with on-trade recovery
The mixer brand has reaffirmed its commitment to hospitality and on-trade partnerships as it posted improved performance in the UK
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NewsBusiness Property Relief changes ‘single out’ family businesses
The proposed removal of the death exemption shows “a complete lack of understanding” about investment, Thwaites chairman Richard Bailey
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Analysis & InsightHotels risk losing half of F&B spend as guests turn to delivery and dining out
Zonal research finds 50% of UK hotel guests are likely to order food for delivery or dine at external restaurants rather than use on-site F&B options
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Analysis & InsightUKHospitality outlines new recommendations for policymakers
The new Social Productivity Index reveals there is so much more to growth than just raw economics, according to CEO Kate Nicholls
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NewsLola’s: ‘The real growth opportunity is outside London’
The travel-hub focused bakery brand sees huge potential to expand the business outside London, MD Asher Budwig shared
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Analysis & InsightCoffee – no longer just a morning pick-me-up?
The price of a cup of coffee may have increased, but consumers are placing value on its indulgent nature and health benefits, Flora Zwolinski, senior insight manager, Lumina Intelligence writes
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NewsStrong 2024 fuels growth at Red Engine
The team behind Flight Club made combined sales of £118.3m in 2024, and plans to take its global estate to 84 sites by the end of 2030
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NewsWendy’s on track to reach 50 sites this year
The QSR brand is to open five new sites in the coming months, as part of plans to open 150 restaurants across the UK and mainland Europe by 2028
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InterviewsMary Brown’s maps out UK clusters as it builds its international base
The Canadian QSR brand is stepping up its UK rollout and expects to reach 10 sites by the year-end
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NewsStack has 14 sites in the pipeline
The live-music, food and drinks led concept has sites opening in Bishop Auckland, Durham and Whitley Bay, with a venue in Manchester also on the cards, chief executive Neill Winch has said
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NewsCaffè Nero holding off on coffee price hikes
Founder and group CEO Gerry Ford said that while coffee prices are “extremely high right now” it was currently holding off on passing the costs onto the consumer
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NewsAverage cost of pint to rise above £5
The milestone is likely to be reached next month, according to research commissioned by the British Beer and Pub Association, with the average price set to hit £5.01 – up from £4.80
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OpinionHospitality is the economy’s most socially productive sector
The Social Productivity Index takes a more modern view of what our society should value from business, UKHospitality deputy CEO Allen Simpson writes for MCA
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Analysis & InsightChipotle on a two-pronged menu innovation approach
The Mexican-inspired chain will launch limited-time offers as well as more of its existing menu items from the US, Stephanie Perdue, VP of brand marketing, tells MCA