All Opinion articles – Page 9
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OpinionDominic Walsh: ‘Value for money does not preclude a bit of luxury’
Dominic Walsh discusses the successes of entrepreneur Sharan Pasricha, whose hotel empire has amassed 150 restaurants and bars under 14 brands
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OpinionPeter Martin: This is not ‘wokery’ – just good business sense
If hospitality is ever going to solve its people problem, it needs to stop paying lip service to diversity, writes Peter Martin, contributing editor at MCA
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OpinionDavid Read: A decade of major change to come in our food system
David Read, founder & chairman, Prestige Purchasing sets out why the food system is in crisis and what changes will result
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OpinionDavid Read: ‘Be ruthless with dishes that are vulnerable on price’
Managing food and drink inflation is all about data, insight and supplier relationships, according to the chairman of Prestige Purchasing
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OpinionDominic Walsh: McDonald’s kitchen like ‘wardrobe into Narnia’
MCA columnist and Times business reporter Dominic Walsh is impressed by a visit to McDonald’s Convenience of the Future store in Bow
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OpinionPeter Martin: What’s wrong with working from home?
People have previously been spending considerable amounts of time and cash on getting to and from work – both of which could instead be spent on eating and drinking out, argues Peter Martin
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OpinionWhy do so few restaurants get their bread right?
Good baking takes time, space and money. It helps to have a ‘bread mentor’ on hand, Nicholas Lander writes in the FT
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OpinionPeter Martin: Beneath the veneer of normality
The industry can be encouraged by current trading patterns, but new routes will need to be charted and navigated, writes MCA’s contributing editor Peter Martin
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OpinionDominic Walsh: ‘Restoration of fortunes being felt across the nightclub sector’
Dominic Walsh discusses the ‘get on with it’ attitude of Rekom UK’s chairman Peter Marks and how it’s helping the business reap the rewards of pent up demand
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OpinionDavid Read: ‘What goes up may not come down’
A fundamental shift in the cost of the food we eat could be on the cards, warns David Read, founder and chairman at Prestige Purchasing – and operators will need to be creative if they are to survive
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OpinionPeter Martin: ‘Engagement has never been more vital’
Churn hurts our brands, it demoralises employees, and it’s expensive, so isn’t it time to start listening to what our teams are telling us, asks Peter Martin
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OpinionPeter Martin: Creating happiness in a digital world
As costs rise, household incomes contract and price pressures loom we’ll need tech solutions to reduce costs, optimise operations and enable us to do more with less, writes Peter Martin
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OpinionDominic Walsh: Price rises causing caution
Dominic Walsh considers economic pressures on operators, celebrates Mark Crowther’s role at Portobello Brewery, and speculates about the future of Cineworld’s Mooky and Israel Greidinger
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OpinionFive new things to consider when menu planning in 2022
David Read, founder & chairman of Prestige Purchasing sets out how inflation will impact menu design in the year ahead
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OpinionTime for change with legals
Nick Weir, joint managing partner at Shelley Sandzer, calls for a shake up in the process of lease conveyancing
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OpinionDominic Walsh: ‘It’s all about being the fastest’
Dominic Walsh share his thoughts on Adam Breeden’s latest competitive socialising concept, assesses the strengths of Marugame Udon and ponders the rush of M&A activity from Alchemy Partners
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OpinionGreen Michelin Stars: style or substance?
As Michelin publishes its latest restaurant guide, David Chenery examines its green stars, and finds a flawed but worthy addition to the coveted book
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OpinionPeter Martin: When service takes flight
Peter Martin looks to another service sector and finds cost-cutting, over-reliance on technology and a lack of leadership leave a bitter taste for customers
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Opinion‘Inflation is flying – it’s time to up menu prices’
Leaving prices in an attempt to maintain demand in the short term will leave a permanent hole in margin when inflation drops back, says David Read, founder and chairman, Prestige Purchasing
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OpinionIs distress coming to the hospitality & leisure sector?
One of the key factors needed to ensure survival is ‘a reason to exist’ – whether that’s strong customer loyalty, or a unique location or food offering, believe Christian Mole and George Mills at EY