September 2022
MCA’s September edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. The new issue includes analysis of both the energy and cost of living crises and how operators are faring in the face of these challenges. In the wake of speculation about a possible sale of Starbucks, we take a look at how the brand has lost ground to its rivals and what the shape of a deal could look like, and we explore the PR value of operating plant-based only restaurants. Elsewhere in the edition there are exclusive interviews with Byron, Taco Bell, Tortilla, Fulham Shore and Clean Kitchen, and insight from Lumina Intelligence and CACI. To view the September edition, please click here.
AUGUST 2022
MCA’s August edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. It includes follow-up interviews with winners of the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, including Best Opening winner, Eataly. It features analysis the merge of Shaftsbury and Capco as well as extensive coverage of the Pub Conference, including a keynote interview with Stonegate chairman and founder Ian Payne. To view the August edition, please click here
JULY 2022
MCA’s July edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. It includes follow-up interviews with winners of the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, including Lifetime Achievement winner, outgoing Greggs CEO Roger Whiteside, and Best Concept winner, Flight Club. It also features analysis on Tortilla acquisition of Chilango, the impact of the Elizabeth Line, and the phenomenon of NFTs. To view the July edition, please click here.
JUNE 2022
MCA’s June edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. It includes follow-up interviews with winners of the Retailers’ Retailer Awards including Popeyes, as well as interviews with McDonald’s COO about the brand’s new restaurant remodelling, and interviews with leaders of Punch Pubs & Co, Star Pubs & Bars and Creams.
MAY 2022
MCA’s May edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. It includes follow-up interviews with winners at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards including Gail’s Bakery and Dishoom, analysis on calorie labelling and rent legislation, interviews with Coco Di Mama and Shepherd Neame and a feature exploring the benefits of tackling food waste
APRIL 2022
MCA’s April edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. It includes coverage of the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, analysis on PizzaExpress’ rebrand and interviews with The Inn Collection Group, Mowgli and Rudy’s Pizza…
MARCH 2022
MCA’s March edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. It includes interviews with the leaders of Fridays, Brasserie Bar Co and Wingstop - as well profiles of the finalists for the Retailers’ Retailer Awards…
FEBUARY 2022
The Feburary issue is packed full of analysis, exclusive interviews, features and comment on the eating and drinking out market.
DECEMBER 2021
The December issue is packed full of analysis, exclusive interviews, features and comment on the eating and drinking out market.
NOVEMBER 2021
The November issue is packed full of analysis, exclusive interviews, features and comment on the eating and drinking out market.
OCTOBER 2021
The October issue is packed full of analysis, exclusive interviews, features and comment on the eating and drinking out market.
SEPTEMBER 2021
The September issue is packed full of analysis, exclusive interviews, features and comment on the eating and drinking out market.
AUGUST 2021
Featuring news, comment, analysis and features from across the sector, columnist Dominic Walsh tackles the disappointment and chaos of Freedom Day, while Peter Martin suggests looking to the world of cricket for inspiration after the end of the Euros football tournament.
JULY 2021
MCA’s digital edition for July is out now. Featuring news, comment, analysis and features from across the sector, columnist Dominic Walsh tackles BrewDog’s latest misadventure, and asks if the company’s mea culpa is sincere.
JUNE 2021
MCA’s June edition coincides with venues being able to serve customers indoors for the first time since December 2020, albeit with restrictions.
APRIL 2021
MCA’s April edition marks the first month since December 2020 that venues have been able to serve customers. We examine how profitable outdoors trading realistically is for operators, and the challenges in coping with no-shows…
MARCH 2021
MCA’s March digital edition features industry reaction to the Chancellor’s Budget, and the specific measures to support the recovery of the sector. The feeding frenzy for British pub real estate is explored in a special feature, with comment from the some of the top deal brokers in the sector…
FEBRUARY 2021
MCA’s February digital edition features industry reaction to the government’s proposed hospitality reopening timeline. We also bring you some of the highlights of Hostech – the month-long celebration of the latest digital innovations within the sector…
JANUARY 2021
In our first issue of the year, MCA brings you all the highlights from our virtual Restaurant Conference, featuring exclusive interviews with Azzurri Group CEO Steve Holme, Zoe Bowley, MD, Pizza Express and Nick Collins, CEO, Loungers, and many more leading lights in the hospitality sector…
NOVEMBER 2020
This month, MCA brings you comment from Peter Martin and Dominic Walsh. We also have interviews with Young’s CEO Patrick Dardis and Meatliquor co-founder Scott Collins, analysis of the deal between Nando’s and Wahaca, and we take a close look at Five Guys and Nando’s…