All MCA Insight articles in November 2021 – Page 3
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NewsFridays and Go to launch in Q1
Fridays operator Hostmore will test and trial the premium offering in Scotland, CEO Robert B Cook told investors
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NewsIn pictures: Leon launches debut drive-thru
The launch sees exclusive dishes, a completely vegetarian menu, and an offering that is the brand’s “most accessible yet”
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NewsThe Breakfast Club enters ‘accelerated growth’ phase
The ambition comes despite a shortage of chefs which it is tackling by opening a training academy at its Hoxton branch
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Analysis & InsightPret sales rise above pre-pandemic levels
Boomberg said it showed parts of the UK economy have fully recovered from the country’s worst recession in 300 years
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NewsScotland decides against expanding Covid passport scheme
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the current certification requirements for nightclubs would not be extended to other hospitality venues
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InterviewsMission Mars: ‘We are so excited by Birmingham’
In the latest installment of MCA’s series on Birmingham, Mission Mars director Neil Macleod talks about bringing Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza and Albert’s Schloss to the city
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NewsSurge in dark kitchens leads to sustainability debate
Dark kitchens offer opportunities for brands to achieve economies of scale but pose potential environmental threats, market researchers have cautioned.
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NewsHeineken to roll out 0.0 draught
Heineken is to roll out its alcohol-free beer 0.0 on draught in pubs next year, as the uptake of low and no drinks gains traction.
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NewsCoffee shops facing significant cost pressures on beans
Increasing cost pressures on raw materials look set to force up the price of a cup of coffee for consumers
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Analysis & InsightClear strategy expected from new Marston’s CEO
Marston’s full year results should address three core elements in order to improve shareholder value, believes analyst Peel Hunt.
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Analysis & InsightBrandwatch: Frankie & Benny’s
The story of Italian American restaurant brand has gone through quite a few twists and turns in recent years, but owner The Restaurant Group has been working to pull it firmly into the 21st century.
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NewsNominations open for Retailers’ Retailer Awards 2022
The prestigious industry awards are back at their regular home, The Guildhall, in March with two new categories
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NewsUrban Baristas restarts expansion
The speciality coffee shop group is set to open a 750sq ft unit in a former Caffe Nero site at 22-24 Wormwood Street, in the City
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Analysis & InsightBirmingham: Highly attractive to big spending consumer groups
In a new series of exclusive content, MCA examines the recovery of the UK’s second city, and speaks to key operators who trade there. In our first installment, CGA data reveals the city’s sector is supported by large numbers of high spending consumers
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OpinionPeter Martin: So, who is the weakest link?
MCA’s contributing editor asks whether it’s about time the eating out market took a much firmer grip of its supply chain
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NewsGreene King warns over New Year inflation
CEO Nick Mackenzie says customers will pay more for food and drink in hospitality over the coming months
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NewsCorbin & King heads for High Court in insurance face-off
The Wolseley operator is in a £4.5m dispute with Axa over a business interruption claim
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InterviewsFamously Proper eyes 50 sites for Mother Clucker
The group has rolled out the fried chicken brand across the Byron estate as a virtual brand, but is looking at bricks and mortar longer term
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NewsNightcap acquires Barrio Familia for £4.9m
The acquisition comprises four tequila-led cocktail bars trading under the Barrio brand, and high-end Soho cocktail bar Disrepute
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InterviewsMW Eat has ‘borrowed heavily’ to fill cash flow gap
The chairman of the Chutney Mary and Masala Zone owner said the business has lost more cash in the last year than it has made in the last five