All MCA Insight articles in November 2022 – Page 2
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Interviews
White Rabbit Projects: ‘We’ve got grand ambitions’
The hospitality development scheme’s founder and CEO Chris Miller speaks to MCA about taking on new concepts, expanding existing ones, and building the in-house platform
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News
Heavenly Desserts to make international debut
The High-end dessert café franchise is to open in Mississauga, near Toronto, in Canada later this month, and is closing in on the 50-site mark in the UK.
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News
Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from The Wolseley Hospitality Group, The Real Greek, Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, and more
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News
Leon: ‘We’re using tech to amplify the experience’
Marketing director Mariam French discussed the brand’s omnichannel approach and ways of using tech at MCA’s Omnichannel Conference yesterday
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Interviews
Marston’s: ‘Going to the pub is still high on the to do list’
Following the pub operator’s 2022 financial update, CEO Andrew Andrea explains to MCA why he’s remaining optimistic in the face of inflation and cost of living pressures
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News
‘Further strike action will mean the death knell’
Trade bodies have warned the announcement of further rail strikes in December will cause venues to lose billions in revenue during a critical trading period
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News
In pictures: Gusto Italian’s new Oxford venue
Gusto Italian has opened its fourteenth site at the Grade II listed Mitre Hotel building on Oxford High Street following a £1.8m investment
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Analysis & Insight
AlixPartners: ‘Consumer expectations will be permanently elevated’
Graeme Smith, MD at AlixPartners, discussed M&A trends in hospitality and changes in consumer behaviour at MCA’s FD Leaders
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Interviews
Loungers: ‘We take confidence in the strength of our performance’
CEO Nick Collins speaks to MCA about outperforming the market and maintaining spend and volumes amid a recession
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News
Pubs could see £155m World Cup boost
The boost could give pubs a much needed lift amid a time of rising costs threatening their survival, according to small business insurance provider Simply Business
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News
Long-term sustainability more important than ever amid short-term crises
Sector leaders came together at a Zero Carbon Forum roundtable event to discuss the importance of more sustainable practices
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News
TRG partners with Jones the Grocer
The Dubai-based artisan cafe, bakery and deli concept is opening a food hall style “culinary theatre” at Heathrow Airport Terminal 2
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News
I am Döner secures franchise agreement with Optimum Group
The kebab concept will open in Liverpool as part of a multisite franchise agreement with Costa Coffee franchisee Optimum Group
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News
Trade bodies warn of closures following rail strikes
Trade associations have written an open letter to negotiating parties, warning some businesses will close their doors for the last time if strikes go ahead
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News
Azzurri recovers strongly in 2022
The ASK Italian and Zizzi operator posted revenues of £235.9m, an increase of £119m on last year, while EBITDA increased to £25m
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News
Loungers 'significantly outperforms market'
The all-day operator reported increased revenue and like-for-like sales growth, but EBITDA and profits were hit by cost pressures
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News
Rod McKie joins New World
The former Welcome Break and Sticks ‘n’ Sushi CEO is joining the operator as executive chairman
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News
White Rabbit secures backing from McWin
The specialist hospitality incubator behind Island Poke and Kricket has raised an undisclosed, multimillion pound investment from the backer of Gail’s Bakery
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News
Nominations open for Sustainability and Rising Star awards
MCA’s annual Retailers’ Retailer Awards return on 14 March 2023, with nominations for 11 categories now open
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News
Little Caesars to make UK return
The Detroit-founded pizza brand will open its first store in Derby in December, followed by two stores in London and a store in Liverpool early next year