All MCA Insight articles in September 2022 – Page 10
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NewsWilliam Reed statement on the death of Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
In a long and glorious reign, the Queen lived a life of extraordinary public service, and her wholehearted support for UK business was a particular feature
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Poke House, Sides, Chopstix, and more
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NewsNisha Katona to appear at MCA’s Restaurant Conference
The restaurateur, author and TV personality will discuss maintaining culture and consistency while growing her Mowgli Street Food group to 20 sites and counting
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InterviewsTRG: ‘Anything that helps the consumer is welcome’
Chief executive Andy Hornby speaks to MCA about introducing modest price increases, hedging the group’s utilities supply for three years, and the softening of delivery volumes
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NewsEnergy announcement welcomed
Trade bodies welcomed the announcement of an energy price cap for businesses, but called on Liz Truss to deliver more detailed and long-term measures
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NewsHawksmoor achieves B Corp status
The steakhouse group joins a very small number of hospitality businesses in the UK to achieve the status, which include BrewDog and Big Mamma Group
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NewsTributes to HM Queen Elizabeth II
The death of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch yesterday was described as a “devestating loss to the nation”
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NewsInception Group heads to Battersea Power Station
The Mr Fogg’s operator will open an immersive new bar concept inspired by the Grade II* listed building’s historic Control Room B
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NewsOodles makes senior appointments
The new additions to the exec team will help the Indo-Chinese QSR brand reach 100 sites by 2025
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News300 CEOs call for urgent government support
Operators including Mitchells & Butlers, Pizza Hut UK, and Caffe Nero have signed a letter to chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng asking for urgent intervention
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NewsIncipio Group reports two new additions to board
The Pergola and Lost in Brixton operator has appointed Ian Edward and Archie Ward as non-executive directors
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NewsHeineken buys remaining shares in Beavertown
As part of the agreement, founder Logan Plant will step down as CEO and take on a new advisory role, with Jochen Van Esch becoming managing director
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NewsTortilla to speak at The Big Hospitality Expo
Organised by MCA’s publisher William Reed, the three-day event opens its doors on 26 September at Olympia London
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OpinionBig businesses need support too
The jobs of waiting staff at large chains are worth saving just as much as those at local independents, argues MCA deputy editor Georgi Gyton
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NewsPM preps energy bailout package
Liz Truss has described the hospitality industry as “vital” and pledged to support the sector through the energy crisis. She is expected to unveil a £150bn package of support today, including an estimated £40bn-£60bn for businesses
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NewsKFC partners UK Youth on employability programme
Hatch is designed to support disadvantaged young people into employment and provides one-to-one support, group training and work experience placements
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Analysis & InsightMore double-digit inflation in July
Despite a relief in some commodities, the sector continued to experience high inflation, according to the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index
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NewsZero Carbon Forum offers free energy guidance
The nonprofit is offering resources for its Save While You Sleep initiative for free to help operators reduce their energy usage
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NewsTRG reports slow recovery
The Wagamama and Barburrito operator reported like-for-like sales up 4% on 2019 and profit before tax of £10.2m, up from a 2021 loss of £19.9m
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NewsWetherspoon to slash prices to highlight tax disparity
Pubs across will be cutting the price of all food and drink by 7.5% next Thursday to show the benefit of a permanent VAT reduction