All Opinion articles – Page 38
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OpinionMarginal calls, big decisions
A new year finds the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector coming under pressure from a number of different angles, but as sure as day follows night, a challenge for one business is an opportunity for another as the sector enters a period of significant change
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OpinionJamie opens a can of worms
News this month that Jamie Oliver was to shut six of his restaurants was met with a wave of criticism of the celebrity chef and the suggestion that Brexit might have played a part. Dominic Walsh reports
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OpinionWill 2017 be the year of the deal?
Leading analyst Simon French, of Cenkos, gives his view on what the next 12 months is likely to hold for the pub industry.
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Inside Track: The king of new builds
For many pubco estate directors life is all about corporate acquisitions, but Ed Hancock’s role is very different, because Marston’s wants to build from scratch – literally. Michelle Perrett reports
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OpinionIt’s all white now
Five years ago, French chain Brasserie Blanc was a brand in stasis. But a revamp of the entire estate and a move into the pub sector means it has rediscovered its je ne sais quoi. Stefan Chomka reports
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Augmented reality check for hospitality
As the pace of technological advances increases, Flypay’s Tom Weaver looks at what is likely to happen in the near future, how it could help your business and whether full investment is necessary now
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OpinionCamerons eyes brew legacy
The north-east brewer and pub operator Camerons may not be the most celebrated of the family brewer/pub operators but with a fledgling national pub brand, a thriving brewery and the firepower to grow, Lion Brewery is ready to roar. James Wallin meets managing director Chris Soley to talk about the big plans brewing in Hartlepool
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Taking tech from the tablet to the table
As restaurants use technology to make service more efficient, and delivery companies turn to robots to bring food to customers, Inamo is staying focussed on the guests. Finn Scott-Delany talks to chief executive Lee Skinner about the concept’s unique approach to technology.
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OpinionHeineken hopes to be first to the Punch
Heineken’s bid for Punch would see the Dutch brewer and pub operator take on 1,900 pubs – with Patron Capital retaining the remaining 1,300 in the estate, MCA understands.
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Standing out from the crowd
Mark Wingett talks to Be At One founders Steve Locke, Leigh Miller and Rhys Oldfield
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Teaching the Brits to fry eggs
Jason Wells launched Brew Café with a mission to bring Melbourne café culture to London. He talks to Finn Scott-Delany about saturation in the casual-dining market and how his competitors will always be held back because of the British approach to brand building
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Like father, like San
Family-run Italian restaurant group San Carlo is switching focus away from its northern heartland to expand across the capital. Stefan Chomka reports
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OpinionInside track: Byng bows out from Byron
Tom Byng will step down from Byron, the brand he founded in 2007, early next year to “pursue various exciting ventures”. He leaves a concept he created as a now £80m-turnover business, with backer Hutton Collins turning to a new chief executive and chairman, both of which are experienced in operating established brands, that they hope will now cement Byron’s credentials as a national brand and one that eventually has an international presence.
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The fried chicken phenomenon
The Chicken or the Egg founders Sean Krajewski and Hunter Pritchett are achieving huge success with their Los Angeles-based breakfast-targeted restaurant – and there are more to come
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OpinionCome together
The UK’s eating and drinking out sector is facing an uncertain 12 months. The phrase ‘perfect storm’ is now frequently peppering conversations across the sector, as operators face an array of tax hikes, economic headwinds and the destabilisation presented by Brexit. Now - more than ever - is the time for the sector to come together with one clear message to Government. Mark Wingett shares his view that ultimately that argument should focus on one key issue - people.
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The art of curation
DJ partners The Unabombers drew on their globe-trotting careers to open the critically acclaimed Volta restaurant in Greater Manchester. But even they were surprised to be asked to run the restaurant and bar at the £25m newly refurbished former Palace Hotel in Manchester. Luke Cowdrey, one half of the duo ...
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The path to unity and success
Julian Momen became chief executive of Carlsberg UK this year at a time of great transformation for the company and for the global drinks industry. He talks to Mark Wingett about how he is communicating those changes to his workforce and balancing investment in the craft market
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OpinionCharity sucks
Restaurateur and charity patron Iqbal Wahhab writes for MCA about the relationship between businesses and charity.
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OpinionHuge growth is just the tonic
Dominic Walsh examines the sparkling rise of mixers and tonics supplier, Fever Tree, which has seen its value rocket since it floated two years ago.
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OpinionSector snapshot: Schultz on Trump
Following the US presidential result last week, Starbucks’s chief executive Howard Schultz sent a message of “optimism and kindness” to all of his employees, partners, and customers