All MCA Insight articles in October 2022 – Page 2
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News
Pavli takes on further NED role
Paul Pavli has become a non-executive director at Black Rock Restaurants in Brighton which operates The Coal Shed and The Salt Room concepts.
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GDK appoints new FD
The Hero Brands owned business has appointed Kevin Giudici as its new finance director.
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Government partnership key to net zero success
Hospitality businesses are committed to reducing their carbon footprint, but cash flow is tight so additional financial incentives are needed, UKHospitality has said
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McDonald’s UK customers still attracted by its value
Despite the impact of high inflation and energy prices, consumers are still returning to the fast-food chain for “the value we offer”, president and CEO Chris Kempczinski has said.
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Analysis & Insight
Restaurant market set to return to 94% of 2019 value
The UK restaurant market is set to value £18.1bn in 2022, although the economic crisis has severely impacted recovery, Lumina Intelligence reveals in its new report
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Interviews
Döner & Gyros lines up 45 UK sites
Global kebab concept Döner & Gyros has a pipeline of 45 stores spread across the UK, aiming to become a nationwide brand within the next couple years
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Analysis & Insight
Drinks grow share of delivery occasions
With share up 15% so far this year, drinks represent a growing opportunity for operators, according to the latest CGA by NielsenIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker.
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Starbucks to expand coverage in Sainsbury’s
At least 30 new Starbucks cafes are expected to open within Sainsbury’s stores by the end of 2022.
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Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Shake Shack, Albert’s Schloss, Street Greek, Gail’s Bakery and more.
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City sees workers return amid economic downturn
Uncertain times have pulled City of London staff back to offices, The Times reports
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Rosa’s Thai makes international debut
The Thai concept, which operates 33 UK restaurants, has opened its 34th and first international site in Dubai
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Punch Pubs appoints marketing & strategy director
Andrew Carlill, formerly of The Big Table Group, has joined Punch Pubs on an interim basis
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Analysis & Insight
Menu hacking: Three ways operators are taking action
In these challenging times, operators have been taking action and making clever changes on their menus, Blonnie Whist, insight director, Lumina Intelligence writes
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News
Hostmore appoints marketing director
Debby Newman has been appointed marketing director for Fridays, which is currently undergoing a major brand repositioning
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Rare Restaurants appoints Clearwater International
CEO Martin Williams has confirmed that advisors have been appointed to assess the group’s strategic options
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In pictures: Tasty by Greggs opens in London
Greggs has launched what it dubs is its most Instagrammable concept yet with its second Primark tie-up.
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Hospitality campaigners to make trio of demands in protest
HospoDemo will stage a protest at Parliament Square next month, urging the government to safeguard the industry from collapse
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NTIA: ‘Rise in alcohol duty will push many into the red’
A double-digit duty increase will reduce margins and put thousands of SMEs at risk, according to the Night Time Industries Association
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Creams appoints new CEO
Everett Fieldgate, formerly of Yum! Brands and Costa Coffee, will take over as CEO while Othman Shoukat will continue as MD until the end of the year
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Zizzi to launch new loyalty platform
Zillionaire’s Club will reward customers each time they visit its restaurants, use click and collect or purchase Zizzi for delivery. There are also plans to link it to the brand’s retail products.