All MCA Insight articles in May 2019 – Page 5
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Analysis & InsightAmazon gives Deliveroo 'capital and kudos'
Does Amazon’s $575m lead investment in Deliveroo represent more than just capital? MCA’s Finn Scott-Delany looks at the potential synergies of the partnership, and the implications for restaurant brands. With commentary from MCA’s Steve Gotham, CGA’s Karl Chessell and YFood’s Nadia El Hadery.
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NewsPret boosts board with trio of non-exec appointments
Pret A Manger has boosted its board with the addition of three new independent non-executives, including Tim Smith, chairman of its Food Advisory Panel, as it looks to increase its presence “in Europe and beyond”.
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Analysis & InsightSector cannot stomach further minimum wage hikes
Significant increases to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) could have a devasting effect on the sector, those in the industry have argued.
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NewsInception appoints advisors to assess growth options
Inception Group co-founder Charlie Gilkes has confirmed that the group has appointed Tamweel Capital to assess its options for its next stage of growth.
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NewsByron appoints Michell as food and drink director
Byron has appointed chef and food writer Sophie Michell as food & drink director.
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Analysis & InsightMost consumers expect to reduce spend on eating out
Eating out is cited as one of the top three areas to spend less on by four of the six age brackets monitored by PwC’s latest consumer sentiment survey.
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A climate of change that can be good for business
With public attitudes shifting increasingly towards sustainability, the pressure is mounting on businesses to communicate how they are playing their part. MCA contributing editor, Peter Martin, calls on hospitality operators to get involved and make their voices heard
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Analysis & InsightAmazon/Deliveroo: 'The race is now on'
Amazon’s re-entry into the food delivery market, leading a fresh round of investment in Deliveroo, piqued the interest of many in the industry. MCA news editor Finn Scott-Delany discusses what the move mean for the key players in the space, and prospects for consolidation.
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NewsCity Pub Group YTD sales up 35%
City Pub Group has issued a trading update ahead of its AGM today, in which it revealed that sales for the 19 weeks to 12 May were up 35% on the previous year.
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NewsDum Dum lines up Birmingham Bull Ring and Bromley
Dum Dum, the basked artisan donut concept, has lined up units in Birmingham Bull Ring and Bromley Shopping centre, MCA understands.
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Turkish bakery Tegtat to open first UK franchise in Leicester
Turkish bakery chain Tegtat is understood to be opening its first UK site in Charles Street, Leicester, according to Leicestershire Live.
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TGI Fridays and Cosy Club confirmed for Chelmsford
TGI Fridays and Cosy Club have been confirmed for Meadows retail park in Chelmsford, which is due to open in late 2020.
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NewsTRG to convert Bolton F&B’s into Wags
The Restaurant Group (TRG) is to convert its Frankie and Benny’s in Bolton into a Wagamama.
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NewsAzzurri appoints digital director
Azzurri Group has appointed Sainsbury’s Joel Robinson to the new role of digital and technology director.
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Analysis & Insight
Research reveals consumer confusion around allergen labelling
Almost half of consumers (48%) who actively looking for allergen information when eating out are not fully aware of the different labelling regulations around food freshly prepared and packaged in a food outlet for direct sale, and food pre-packed offsite, new research has revealed.
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Alchemist strengthens board as pipeline grows
The Alchemist has promoted head of property Paul Mitchell to property director, as it builds its pipeline.
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Newsby CHLOE takes former Byron site in Marylebone
by CHLOE, the vegan fast casual, has taken the former Byron site on Langham Place, Marylebone.
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NewsSlim Chickens lines up site in Birmingham Central
Slim Chickens has lined up a new site in Birmingham’s Grand Central Station, for an opening at the end of June.
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NewsBiff's launches third site, preps on-trade and retail rollout
Biff’s Jack Shack, the dirty vegan operator, is opening its third site, and second with Eat 17, at the retail and food concept’s Homerton site.
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Analysis & InsightA nation of snack-eaters
The snacking market in the UK has seen substantial growth in the past few years but remains a highly diverse and fragmented segment. MCA market insight director, Steve Gotham, looks at what the data tells about the snacking opportunities for operators.