All Restaurants (Casual Dining) articles
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OpinionAndy Burnham: ‘His record in Manchester is a very good one’
Now that the outgoing Greater Manchester mayor has seen off a lacklustre by-election challenge from Reform, attention turns to what his premiership might look like for the hospitality sector
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NewsFlat Iron returns to profit following record year
The affordable steakhouse chain says its estate performed ‘exceptionally well in difficult market conditions’ in its latest financial results with sales growing by more than 40%
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InterviewsSugarloaf: ‘TGI Fridays had to right size to set itself for the future’
The casual dining group still sees plenty of scope for growth in the UK, and is also keen to rebuild its reputation as a bastion for entry-level job opportunities in the hospitality sector
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Weekend PressBusiness leaders warn Labour ‘relentless’ taxation must stop
Dozens of business leaders including industry investor Luke Johnson have signed a letter calling for Labour to address the levies crippling founders, reports The Telegraph
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Weekend Press‘A long lunch is what we’re good at’: inside the London bistro named the UK’s best restaurant
Bouchon Racine, which topped this year’s National Restaurant Awards Top 100 list, is old school, for lovers of traditional French cooking and boozy afternoons, writes The Guardian
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OpinionIs Andy Burnham hospitality’s knight in shining armour?
The ‘King of the North’ has promised to shower hospitality with shiny trinkets including business rate reductions and VAT cuts should he triumph in Makerfield and take Labour’s crown
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NewsLondon enjoying ‘taco renaissance’ as online searches surge
According to DesignMyNight, there has been a 261% year-on-year increase in searches for the staple Mexican dish in the capital
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NewsClub Prezzo surpasses 500,000 sign-ups
Prezzo Italian is celebrating the first anniversary of its app, which launched as part of its brand refresh and has since become a core part of the guest experience
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NewsLas Iguanas restructuring plan will secure ‘more sustainable’ future
A spokesperson for The Big Table Group told MCA that Las Iguanas continues to trade as normal, after the High Court approved a plan that would save it from entering into administration
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NewsTube strikes deliver ‘sharp blow’ to London hospitality trading
Analysis by Tenzo shows the median London hospitality venue saw sales fall by 13.1% last Thursday (4 June) with one in five experiencing a sales declines of more than 30%
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NewsFuture of Soho institution Balans in doubt
An email seen by MCA says the group is ‘no longer trading’ with creditors due to be contacted
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Interviews‘It’s been transformational’ – James Brown on the first year of Prezzo’s rebrand
The Italian casual dining chain’s CEO tells MCA the new name, look and menu are now driving double-digit growth and pushing customer sentiment scores to new heights
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NewsJamie Oliver Restaurants to expand India footprint
The group has announced a major strategic expansion across the country in partnership with its franchisee, Dolomite Restaurants, with five new sites set to open this year
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NewsBrava to roll out delivery-only concept Pronto Pasta
CEO James Brown tells MCA the virtual brand, which operates out of Prezzo Italian kitchens, is set to go live across more than 40 sites following a successful trial phase
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NewsMandy Yin: ‘Revenue has not kept pace with the costs of running an independent restaurant’
The chef confirmed she has closed her high-profile north London Malaysian restaurant Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar saying she could no longer continue to personally carry the financial risk
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Analysis & InsightWho has had a pizza the action? A history of PizzaExpress over three decades
PizzaExpress has had seven different owners since founder Peter Boizot’s sale to Luke Johnson’s and Hugh Osmond in 1993, including being quoted plc twice, and four separate private equity owners. In this deep dive analysis drawing on decades of research, Geof Collyer of Lavender Bank Parters explores what has been invested, who has made or lost money during ownership, and who has looked after the business.
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NewsBig Mamma confirms plans for US debut
The French-founded Italian group has revealed it will open its first restaurant across the pond later this year in Juno Beach, South Florida
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Analysis & InsightBritain’s restaurant industry is entering its biggest consumer shift since casual dining
Consumers no longer separate eating from the rest of their day-to-day activity, identity and lifestyle. Food now sits inside an ecosystem connected to fitness culture, wearable technology, supplementation, sleep optimisation, healthcare and personal productivity
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NewsThe Salad Project to open first travel hub site
The fast-growing premium salad concept’s London Bridge launch is described by co-founder Florian de Chezelles as a ‘huge milestone’ for the group
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NewsBig Mamma performing ‘in excess of expectations’ as turnover surpasses £50m
Despite swinging to a loss, the French-founded Italian group says its restaurants continue to see ‘resounding results’ with sales up 27% in its most recent financial year