All Opinion articles – Page 9
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OpinionDominic Walsh: Roadside revolution
Following its debut opening earlier this month, Dominic Walsh explores the potential for Loungers’ Brightside to become the 21st century Little Chef, with its elevated comfort food concept designed to revolutionise roadside dining
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OpinionPeter Martin: Reading between the media lines
The truth is the cost-of-living crisis isn’t hitting everyone the same, and people with money are spending - on lifestyle, on experience and on eating and drinking out - meaning demand is still very much there for a quality experience, writes Peter Martin
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OpinionTempting back older workers means ditching business as usual
The Financial Times discusses stereotypes about curmudgeons, dreary jobs, and the expectation of a work-free retirement
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OpinionM&A: Will 2023 prove to be a game of two halves?
Corporate finance specialists Graeme Smith and Craig Rachel from AlixPartners assess the landscape for M&A activity this year and believe there is room for optimism
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OpinionNisha Katona: ‘Mowgli will have my hand on it forever’
Following TriSpan’s acquisition of a significant stake in the Indian restaurant brand, MCA explores the cultural synergies between the new partners, and how Mowgli has an invaluable asset in its force of nature founder
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OpinionDominic Walsh: First class decision by Whitbread
Dominic Walsh takes a look at the illustrious career of Dame Karen Jones and the experience she will bring to the Whitbread board
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OpinionPeter Martin: The world in 2024 - are you ready?
Peter Martin looks ahead and suggests bold decision making, optimism and a focus on driving standards could prove to be the key to success in 12 months’ time
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OpinionDavid Read: Supply resilience more important than ever
Supply resilience will become more urgent than cost in the decade ahead, Prestige Purchasing founder and chairman David Read predicts
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OpinionUdon for breakfast, anyone?
As Marugame Udon makes its debut on the breakfast scene with its ‘Benedict Udon’, MCA examines the new offering and its potential for success in a category often bound by tradition
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OpinionPeter Martin: Shaking off the Oliver syndrome
Showing the sector can work together to get through challenges might be a more favourable approach than asking for more help, Peter Martin writes for MCA
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OpinionDominic Walsh: The personal side of business tragedy
The “toxic mix” of soaring labour, food and energy costs has seen several businesses hit the wall of late, causing heart-break for many, writes Dominic Walsh for MCA
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OpinionDavid Read: Hospitality still dancing in the rain
Prestige Purchasing founder and chairman David Read looks ahead to an uncertain 2023, and argues the sector cannot sit by and wait for the storms to pass over
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OpinionFinnCap: ‘Current market conditions represent interesting opportunity for investors’
Calling the timing of a trading recovery is difficult, but one of the current upside opportunities for restaurant operators is that property conditions are excellent for store rollouts, writes Nigel Parson, analyst, finnCap Group for MCA
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OpinionWhere will the government draw the line on energy support?
Businesses looking to the government for support beyond April will need to put forward a compelling, evidence-based case, Mary Starks, partner at business consultants Flint Global writes for MCA
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OpinionDine out at 6pm? I’d rather not, thank you
Restaurants are buzzing earlier and earlier. The FT’s Tim Hayward makes a principled case for the late boozy dinner
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OpinionDavid Read: ‘Leadership and entrepreneurial talent will see us through’
Things may be tougher than ever, but innovation remains our best route to survival, David Read, founder and chairman, Prestige Purchasing, writes for MCA.
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OpinionDominic Walsh: ‘Maybe balancing and diversifying is a great idea after all’
Dominic Walsh examines Revolution Bars’ recent acquisition of Peach Pubs, and the opportunities the country pub company can add to the portfolio
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OpinionSunak best choice for PM, argues JDW’s Tim Martin
Tim Martin examines the effects of political chaos on the bond markets, arguing that Sunak is best placed to take the helm
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OpinionPeter Martin: The lure of the big city
Post-pandemic, London remains one of the world’s great world cities and is still on the hit-list for big name hospitality brands, writes MCA’s contributing editor Peter Martin
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OpinionPeter Martin: It’s not just what you pay, but what you pay for
A lasting solution to the people shortage in hospitality cannot be delivered overnight – but there are some people getting it right, Peter Martin writes for MCA