All Opinion articles – Page 39
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OpinionDrafting the next chapter in craft beer bars
Draft House founder Charlie McVeigh created his craft beer-led model after a chance meeting with Duncan Sambrook. Now, almost 10 years on, the group is diversifying into food and in outlets out of London, as well as trying to reconnect craft and cask. Mel Flaherty reports
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OpinionMeyer on Trump
In a lengthy letter to staff across his Union Square Hospitality estate, Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer gives his view on the election of Donal Trump as President.
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Improvement must be constant
We look back to MCA’s Restaurant Conference to summarise some of the key messages around the power of original concepts and a people-led culture.
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The merchants of Venice
With the opening of their Venetian restaurant in St James’s Market this month, Salt Yard Group’s Simon Mullins and Ben Tish continue their move into unfamiliar territory. Stefan Chomka reports
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On-trade ‘major focus’ for AB InBev
Given the way certain craft brewers talk about Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI), you’d expect the brewing giant’s new(ish) Northern European boss to cut a Darth Vader-like figure.
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OpinionTenanted pubs regain their mojo
After years in which the tenanted & leased sector has been viewed through the prism of legislation and closures, it is now fighting back.
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OpinionCollaboration key to success for Trade Union
Earlier this year London-based cocktail bar operator Grand Union launched a new concept – Trade Union – combining bar, restaurant, coffee shop, barbers, florist and playground under one roof. Founder Adam Marshall talks to James Wallin about his ambitions for the brand, including an international push
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OpinionFive minutes with James Robson, founder of Mews of Mayfair
What’s your main business priority over the next 12 months? CRM and raising cash on the balance sheet is key. We seem to be at the top of the market and we want to be ready to expand as soon as rent levels become more sensible and opportunities arise. What ...
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OpinionInception eyes a bright future
The Inception Group has made a name for itself with its colourful approach to bars and restaurants, but its latest venture sees a more grown-up approach to healthy eating. Co-founder Charlie Gilkes talks to James Wallin about how all operators need to put the emphasis on experience
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OpinionPerfect pitch
As we move into the final quarter of the year, there is a sense that operators across the sector are having to reassess the levels they have set on their respective “business graphic equalisers” to match the increasing headwinds. The majority are being faced with the questions of do you dial down investment on marketing and expansion whilst fading up funding on recruitment/training and maintenance capex?
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Sector in firing line for cyber attacks
Cyber attacks on hospitality businesses are becoming more common as criminals move away from targeting large corporations towards the low-hanging fruit of relatively unprotected SMEs. IT support specialist James Carson discusses the online challenges for the sector
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OpinionCoco channels staff progress
Daniel Land and Jeremy Sanders, founders of Coco Di Mama, the Azzurri Group-backed quick-service Italian concept, talk to Mark Wingett about a transformational year
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A Crussh on the healthy market
Having overseen the growth of Benugo into a £100m-a-year business, Shane Kavanagh now has his sights set on the healthy eating-out market and its longtime darling, Crussh. He talks to Mel Flaherty about diversification into new channels, its concept store and the inevitable market consolidation
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OpinionSingh looks to get a new tune out of Ed’s
The private owner of the 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s largest food producers, has revealed an appetite for the restaurant sector over the past few years, especially turnaround stories, but can he pull of the trick again with new acquisition Ed’s Easy Diner, a business that spent the last 18 months fighting declining sales?
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Hop idol plans world revolution
Beavertown has grown from a 700-litre batch brewery to producing eight million pints a year and eyeing a bar estate, gin distillery and, ultimately, Beavertown World – a beer, restaurant, retail and events space where fans of the beer can congregate. Jessica Mason talks to owner and founder Logan Plant
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OpinionGrinding out an artisan living
With the opening of its new roastery, Grind & Co has the space to further expand its artisan coffee, restaurant and night-time offer. Co-founder David Abrahamovitch talks to Finn Scott-Delany
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OpinionDisruptors’ face a big rival in Amazon
The arrival of Amazon Restaurants in the UK this month has seen the ‘disruptors’ disrupted
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Professionalism, choice and positivity: A view on the pub sector
Mike Berry, managing editor of MCA’s sister title, the Morning Advertiser, reflects on the changes he has witnessed in the pub sector during his time at the title.
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Leading the way
Recruitment expert Jon Midmer of Jon Midmer Associates examines where today’s industry leaders come from, points to why a change has occurred and looks into the future of chief executive hiring
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OpinionWhy private equity has a lot to answer for
As we celebrate our 200th edition, the co-founder of M&C Report, Peter Martin, reflects on the driving forces behind the creation of the title and what has changed over the past two decades