All Research articles – Page 20
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Analysis & InsightBeer sales slump 1.7% in Q1 2018
Combined on and off-trade beer sales were down 1.7% in the first quarter of 2017, according to the latest data from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).
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Analysis & InsightBuoyant bakery market boosted by savoury goods
The latest MCA data has shown strong increase in bakery visits, fuelled by savoury treats.
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Analysis & InsightModest price rises as operators watch consumer spending pressures
Modest price rises of 2% have been introduced on spring and summer menus as operators carefully manage increases in their own costs and pressures on consumer spending, MCA analysis reveals.
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Analysis & InsightCasual dining: The middle ground
In a challenging climate for the casual-dining sector, what is the health of those operators in the middle ground? MCA’s director of insight Steve Gotham analyses some key players using a range of MCA’s analytic tools
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Analysis & InsightSector sees half a billion visits lost due to decrease in frequency
The eating out sector has lost half a billion visits over the past year, due to a dip in frequency, the latest MCA data has shown.
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Analysis & InsightBranded restaurants defy gloom to grow market share
Despite incessant negative headlines around the casual dining sector, MCA data has shown the branded restaurant sector growing market share in Q1.
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Research highlights impact of rents and rates on operators
Rocketing rents and rates are “unmanageable” for 84% of London restaurateurs, a survey has revealed.
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Analysis & InsightMarks: Attitudes to late-night shifting
Deltic chief executive, Peter Marks, has told MCA that he believes the media portrayal of the late-night sector is starting to change, as more positive messages filter through.
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Analysis & InsightEarly Easter blamed for sector's 1.2% lfls dip in April
The early Easter break was blamed for a 1.2% dip in like for like sales in the managed pub and restaurant sector in April, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker.
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Analysis & InsightTim Hortons and Joe & The Juice among fastest growing coffee shop operators
Tim Hortons and Joe & The Juice are among the fastest growing coffee shop operators, according to the latest MCA Branded Coffee Shops report. Canadian concept Tim Hortons led the way in terms of forecast percentage growth by number of outlets, with site numbers set to increase by 61.5% to ...
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Analysis & InsightMenu innovation dips in 2018
Menu innovation across the eating out sector has fallen over the past year, the latest analysis from MCA has shown.
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Analysis & InsightPromotional activity up 75% in branded restaurants
Promotional activity at branded restaurants has increased by 75% in the last five years, MCA research reveals. Meanwhile promotions in pub restaurants have increased by 39% during the same period, according to a comparative study of the top 25 eating out brands in Q2 2018, with the top 13 in ...
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Glasgow most generous for tipping
Glasgow is the most generous city for tipping waiting staff, with an average of £5.33, OpenTable has revealed.
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Consumers to further reduce eating and drinking spending
Consumers reduced their spending in pubs and bars by three percentage points (pp) and eating out by 2pp year on year in Q1 2018, amid a wider cutback in leisure spending, research from Deloitte reveals.
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Foodservice inflation settles at 1.8% in March
Foodservice price inflation stood at 1.8% in March – up from 0.5% the previous month – but significantly down on the peak of 9.3% last year.
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Evidence does not support proposals for fast food zoning laws
Research does not support the public health argument that fast food outlets should be banned from opening in close proximity of schools as they could increase the prevalence of childhood obesity, a new report has claimed.
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Consumers have moved on from pear cider
Overall on-trade sales of cider and perry have seen growth in value (+2.4%) and volume (+0.3%), however the popularity of pear cider has slid significantly, according to the third annual Westons Cider Report 2018.
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Responsible consumption a key trend for 2018
Responsible consumption has been identified by MCA as one of the over-arching growth trends in eating out, with consumers demanding more health, craft and sustainability products.
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Two thirds of customers wait 48 hours before leaving review
New research on customers’ likelihood to leave feedback has underlined the importance of leaving a lasting impression.
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Zero hours contracts up 100,000
The number of zero hours contracts has risen by 100,000 in the year to November 21017, Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures reveal.