All Mitchells & Butlers articles
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NewsM&B’s Susan Martindale to retire, new chief people officer appointed
Group HR director Martindale has been with M&B for more than 25 years, with Louise Byrne, formerly of IHG Hotels & Resorts coming in as chief people officer
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NewsBrava appoints new head of operations
Ian Tillet joins the group from Côte and will lead across the Jamies Italian UK, Riding House Cafés and Maslow’s Restaurants brand
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NewsMitchells & Butlers returns to growth in Q4
Like-for-like growth in the fourth quarter was 1.4%, helped by the summer weather, after a flat Q3 for the managed operator
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EventsMCA’s Restaurant Conference returns on 5 November
Popeyes, Prezzo, Gaucho, Pizza Pilgrims and Five Guys are just some of the brands speaking at the event on Thursday 5 November, with tickets available to book here.
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NewsToby Carvery launches retail range in Iceland
Iceland said the range was “inspired by the iconic flavours and traditions of Toby Carvery”, with products including mini battered sausages in blankets and a sausage and mash filled Yorkshire pudding
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NewsVagabond to open first regional site in five years
The experiential wine bar concept, which is backed by Majestic and Fortress Investment Group, is taking the former Browns site in Brighton
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NewsIn pictures: Browns West India Quay
Mitchells & Butlers’ has introduced a contemporary new look at the premium casual dining brand’s 467-cover West India Quay site following an extensive renovation
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NewsPhil Urban: ‘Credit where credit’s due, at least the new PM has done something’
The Mitchells & Butlers CEO tells MCA last week’s rates announcement is welcome and that he would also like to see the new government reverse the employer’s national insurance changes
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News‘Challenging weather conditions’ moderates third quarter trading at M&B
The pub and restaurant group saw flat sales in Q3, but notes that year-to-date like-for-like growth remains robust at 2.2%
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NewsMark Brooke joins Aquavista
The former Amber Taverns chief executive is joining the marina operator to work with CEO Steve de Polo, with the pairing previously working together at Ei Group
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NewsZonal names new CEO
Joel Chapman has been promoted from COO to chief executive of the UK hospitality technology provider, which was acquired by the Canada-based Volaris Group earlier this year
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InterviewsMitchells & Butlers: ‘We’ve had great feedback on our guest-facing virtual assistant’
Emma Hills, senior product manager at the Toby Carvery and All Bar One operator, acknowledged operators are often cautious with new guest-facing tech - but emphasised that M&B has had extremely positive results.
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NewsM&B to acquire small package of Whitbread sites
The pub and restaurant group is to acquire a seven-strong package of sites from Whitbread, which will be converted to either Miller & Carter or Toby Carvery, chief executive Phil Urban told MCA.
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OpinionSummer VAT relief: ‘It’s not a lot really’
For a government that is desperately in need of some positive press, Rachel Reeves’ VAT relief for children’s meals and attractions is an attempt to seize control of the overwhelmingly negative narrative around the administration, and show it cares about the cost-of-living pressures on families
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InterviewsM&B’s Phil Urban: ‘There is no reason why our momentum shouldn’t continue’
After achieving profit growth in the face of additional costs of £35m this financial year, CEO Phil Urban speaks to MCA about steak becoming a consumer luxury, the potential to acquire Whitbread sites, and his optimism over returning warm weather
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NewsMitchells & Butlers ‘well placed’ to further grow market share
The pub and restaurant operator has reported revenue of £1,490m for the 28 weeks to 11 April, with 3.3% like-for-like growth during the period
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OpinionTrailblazing Beefeater faces the chop
With owner Whitbread long ago losing interest in branded restaurants in favour of more proftiable hotels, it was surprising Beefeater and Brewers Fayre lasted as long as they did, their dependency on Premier Inn maintaining the brands on terminal life support
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new concepts from Evolv Collection, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, and more
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InterviewsCastle Pubs: ‘What we’re seeing is our guests very much still want to go out’
Operations director Dan Barnett tells MCA that trading across the M&B-owned pub group’s estate has been ‘encouraging’ with an ongoing refurbishment programme driving stronger sales in the long term
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NewsPesto increases like-for-likes
The 12-strong restaurant group, part of Mitchells & Butlers, reported profit before tax of £1.8m, down from £2.1m the prior year