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NewsInterest in EVs fuelling PizzaLuxe expansion
PizzaLuxe is looking to open at least two more motorway service sites in 2022, with investors attracted by the ”irresistible surge in electric vehicles”, founder Paul Goodale told MCA.
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NewsJollibee continues strong growth trajectory
The business, which opened its latest site in Nottingham yesterday, is due to open its first restaurants in Scotland in early 2022 as part of a £30m expansion drive in the UK
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NewsHospitality industry desperate for support after £4bn sales drop
Greene King CEO Nick Mackenzie said sales in its pubs in some parts of London were down as much as 70% compared to the same period in 2019.
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NewsFinal day for Retailers’ Retailer Award submissions
It’s your last chance to submit nominations for MCA’s Retailers’ Retailer Awards 2022, with the final deadline today (Friday 17 December)
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NewsTortilla names new operations director
Tortilla has appointed former director at Young’s Stephen Clark as its new operations director, with his predecessor Matt Chapman promoted to franchise director.
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NewsSunak faces new pleas for support
It comes as hospitality leaders warned of the catastrophic impact of advice to “think carefully” about socialising over Christmas
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NewsDomino’s ends long-running franchisee dispute
The resolution will see Domino’s spend £20m on digital enhancements, in return for at least 45 new store openings a year
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NewsPunch acquired by Fortress
The deal sees Fortress Investment Group acquire 100% of the share capital, along with existing management, of Punch owner Vine Acquisitions from Patron Capital Partners
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NewsPrepare to bring back furlough, Sunak warned
The IMF has warned Chancellor Rishi Sunak that targeted support packages must be in place in the event that further restrictions are implemented, The Telegraph reports
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NewsHollywood Bowl reports ‘challenging but rewarding’ year
Hollywood Bowl has strong consumer demand return with record like-for-likes in August.
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NewsDisappointment over vote in favour of Covid passes
NTIA CEO Michael Kill said the government’s public health messaging over recent weeks had cost the industry billions in trade and that these further measures will stretch even the most prepared nightclub businesses
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NewsScottish hospitality venues to see return of social distancing
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said extra measures were necessary to stop the spread of Omicron with further guidance to be published
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NewsNominate the Best International Newcomer
A new category for MCA’s Retailers’ Retailer Awards 2022 – the Best International Newcomer award will celebrate the concept that has made the biggest splash upon its arrival in the UK.
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NewsNominate your Hero of the Year
You have until this Friday (17 December) to submit your nominations for MCA’s Hero of the Year Award – with the winner to be announced at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards 2022.
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NewsTim Martin: ‘Predictions for profits are hazardous’
JD Wetherspoon’s chairman Tim Martin has hit out at the government’s “radical changes of direction”, stating the implications of further restrictions could lead to a loss-making first half.
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NewsOakman Group: ‘We’ve had plenty of interest in share scheme’
The group is looking to raise £5m from its first public share offering, executive chairman Peter Borg-Neal has told MCA.
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NewsTreasury weighs up new support
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will increase the Treasury’s business support package again if pubs, bars and restaurants are ordered to close, The Times reports
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NewsHostech returns in April
Pret A Manger, McDonald’s, KFC and Itsu will deliver some of the keynote sessions at technology-focussed conference Hostech, which returns on April 27
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NewsRed Oak acquires eight-strong pub package
The Mark Grunnell-led pub company acquired the free of tie pubs in Bristol from Euphorium Pubs for an undisclosed sum
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NewsIncipio to build on success in the capital
Incipio Group is to open several new sites in London in 2022, it told MCA, following the news that its latest concept will open in White City next month