All MCA Insight articles in September 2021
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Analysis & Insight
Cost of living: ‘Everyone has to take a bit of pain’
As consumers face an unparalleled squeeze to their personal finances, MCA speaks to the leaders of Amber Taverns, New World Trading Company, Vagabond Wines, Tampopo and Smoky Boys about how they’re facing up to the challenge
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News
Amber Taverns: In crisis there is threat, but also opportunity
The comunity pub operator has completed on sites in Ashton-under-Lyne, Peterlee and Shrewsbury, managing director James Baer has told MCA
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Analysis & Insight
Operators see ‘reasonable revival’ in January
Rising consumer confidence and the easing of restrictions helped managed pub, bar, and restaurant groups to a modest sales increase in January, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker reveals
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News
Incipio to launch Dear Grace in White City
It will occupy the former Wellbourne Brasserie and Mother Clucker sites at 195 Wood Lane
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News
Avocado Show eyes new year growth
The specialist restaurant concept is set to open at least two more sites in London in the new year.
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News
Greene King announces £6m Christmas bonus scheme
The reward package fincludes a £300 cash bonus, extra holiday allowances, an uplift in hourly rates, increased team discount and a meal per shift
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News
63rd+1st appoints ops director
Graeme Nesbitt was previously a GM at Malmaison when Hostmore CEO Robert B. Cook led the hotel brand
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Opinion
Leon and the paradox of Trigger’s broom
The departure of Leon’s long-standing property director Adam Blaker is the latest in a series of senior management exits from the brand, which draw a firm line under the John Vincent era.
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News
Frankie & Benny’s rebrands
The Italian American restaurant brand from The Restaurant Group has rebranded its Basildon branch to Frankie’s, the first of three major refurbishments this year
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Analysis & Insight
Drive-thrus and QSR drive outlet growth
Total hospitality and leisure spend has returned to positive territory, while the number of closures across the sector reduced significantly compared to 2020, according to Savills.
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News
Pizza Hut announces new franchise partnership
Nine Group will become a franchisee for 31 existing Pizza Hut Delivery and Express Huts, and open a further 40 new Pizza Hut locations across the UK.
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News
New brand for Gaucho and M operator
The Crane Tap in Twickenham, inspired by Gaucho’s popular burger offering Meat & Bun, will feature affordable food and drink in a casual setting.
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News
Oakman: ‘VAT rise is a risk taken too soon’
Hitting hospitality operators with an increase in VAT when they are still in the recovery period is “a risk that has probably been taken too soon”, according to Dermot King, chief executive, Oakman Group.
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News
JW Lees returns to profit after restrictions relaxed
The family brewer and pub operator posted a £4.8m loss for the year, but it has become profitable again since restrictions were eased in the spring
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News
Natasha’s Law comes into force today
The legislation requires all food businesses to provide full ingredients labelling on food that has been pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS).
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News
Calls for permanently lower VAT rate
A collection of hospitality and tourism trade associations have come together to call on the government to implement a permanently lower rate of VAT in order to help sustain the recovery of the sectors.
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News
Benugo hails resilience despite losses
The café and restaurant operator said it was well positioned to regain its growth trajectory in 2021.
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News
Wetherspoon to appoint ‘worker directors’ to board
It is hoped that the creation of more experience of the ‘front line’ at board level will help to protect the DNA of the business
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News
JD Wetherspoon ‘cautiously optimistic’ after year of lockdowns
The managed pub company reported a loss before tax of £154.7m, during a period when pubs were closed nationally for 19 weeks.
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News
Ole & Steen: ‘We have taken the concept and rationalised it’
The requirement for larger sites has been replaced by a preference for smaller formats as the market shifts and eat-in sales decline, according to Lee Nixon, managing director, Ole & Steen.