All MCA Insight articles in November 2023 – Page 4
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NewsCompetitive socialising grows at ‘unparalleled levels’
Encompassing a mix of experiential leisure activities such as golf, bowling and virtual reality, the sector has seen a 38% uptick in venues since 2018
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NewsAutumn Statement provides ‘lifeline’ for pubs
Pub operators welcomed the decisions to extend business rates relief and freeze alcohol duty, while calling for long-term reforms to reduce costs and tax burden on hospitality
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NewsOle & Steen appoints new group CEO
Joachim Knudsen, formerly managing director of McDonald’s Sweden and Denmark, joins the Danish bakery group’s parent company Lagkagehuset on 1 January 2024
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NewsAuntie Anne’s UK sees potential for 90 new stores
Master franchisee Freshly Baked has signed a new contract extension, with the potential of adding 90 stores to Auntie Anne’s UK portfolio
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NewsNeat Burger to shutter four UK venues
The plant-based burger brand is to close half of its UK estate, citing the impact of rising rents, reduced footfall, and the cost of living crisis
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NewsExpansion in London remains top priority for Chipotle
Citing the rising popularity of the brand across London, the 16-strong fast casual chain said it will prioritise further expansion in the capital
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NewsRise in minimum wage could push businesses ‘over the edge’
Alex Reilley, chairman of Loungers, said that without targeted tax cuts, an increase in National Living Wage could be ”the death knell” for small businesses
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InterviewsRosa’s Thai: ‘We want to stay true to the Thai experience’
Discussing the transformative effects of tech innovation, CEO Gavin Adair told MCA’s Restaurant Conference that he is equally keen to retain an authentic Thai experience
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NewsDeliveroo riders cannot be recognised as employees, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court said that contracts between riders and the company did not constitute an “employment relationship”
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InterviewsNearly half of hospitality leaders positive about future of industry
49% of industry leaders feel confident about the hospitality market over the next 12 months, according to CGA and Fourth
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InterviewsRudy’s Pizza: ‘The next focus is London’
The Neapolitan pizza concept will aim to add another four or five sites to its London estate next year, according to MD Neal Bates.
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InterviewsSessions: ‘Speed is our USP’
Director of food and beverage Olivia Reid told MCA’s Restaurant Conference that rotating quickly to adapt to consumer trends is intergral when it comes to scouting new brands and leveraging existing operators
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NewsJayson Perfect appointed to Liberation Group board
The group managing director for pubs is promoted during an “exciting and important” period for the pub operator and brewer
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InterviewsLoungers staying ‘agile’ through menu innovation
As the all-day operator continues to accelerate its site-roll out plan, head of food Caine Langford says Loungers is staying agile by maintaining menu consistency and harnessing trial periods to delve into consumer feedback.
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Analysis & InsightDelivery and takeaway sees fifth month of growth
The channel now accounts for just under 15p in every pound spent by consumers in restaurants
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NewsOakman signs up for Batchwood Hall
The group will make a multimillion-pound investment in the hisoric hall in St Albans, and will operate it as a restaurant, bar and wedding venue, with luxury hotel rooms.
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NewsMcDonald’s ups stake in China business
The acquisition of investment firm Carlyle’s 28% holding in the burger chain’s China business will allow the corporation to “further benefit from our fastest growing market’s long-term potential”
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NewsNominate your leading operators now
Nominations are open for MCA’s Hospitliaty Awards 2024, formerly the Retailers’ Retailer Awards
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NewsWhich Wich makes fresh franchise push
The US-founded sandwich chain is looking for multi-site territory and single-site operators to reach 30 UK sites over the next three years
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InterviewsBig Mamma: There is infinite whitespace to grow
Co-founder Victor Lugger tells MCA’s Restaurant Conference what the €270m McWin deal allows the Italian restaurant group to achieve, his “borderline panic” at opening in Milan, and how he still doesn’t spend a dime in marketing, preferring to let organic social media create buzz