All MCA Insight articles in September 2023 – Page 5
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Analysis & InsightDelivery and takeaway sales rise 6%
Sales grew 6% year-on-year in August, the Hospitality at Home Tracker from CGA by NIQ has shown, making up 13% of groups’ total sales last month.
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NewsChesterford appoints ops director
Tomasz Bojko, who previously spent 12 years at Pret A Manger working his way up the ranks to ops manager, will oversee Chesterford’s Pret franchise business, Joy Brands
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NewsSnowfox acquisition completes
The YO! operator has been acquired in a c£500m deal by Japanese food group Zensho Holdings, while Mayfair Equity Partners exits Snowfox
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InterviewsTim Hortons: ‘There’s huge demand for the brand in the UK’
As the Canadian chain gears up to launch a new franchise model in the UK, drive-thru locations will be the “predominant channel of growth and opportunity”, Tim Hortons CCO Kevin Hydes tells MCA
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NewsMarket Halls reveals strong sales growth and expansion plans
Target cities include Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Liverpool, Leeds, Cardiff, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh
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NewsAldi launches delivery pizza service
Inspired by Domino’s and available in Manchester, Cardiff and Edinburgh, the medium-sized pizzas are being offered for £3.99 with no delivery fees
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NewsMcWin acquires Big Mamma valuing it at €270m
The 23-strong Italian-inspired trattoria group will continue to expand across Europe, and look to new locations such as the United States and Middle East following the majority investment from McWin, which also backs Gail’s and White Rabbit Projects
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News‘Local favourites’ join Uber Eats
Rudy’s Pizza, Archies, The Athenian, Fat Hippo and Hub Box have all joined the delivery platform
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NewsTim Hortons announces franchise push
The Canadian coffee shop and QSR chain is looking to expand its 75-strong UK portfolio across new towns and cities
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NewsBrewDog updates pipeline
The craft beer brand has bars forthcoming in Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Gatwick, Perth, Chandigarh, Denver and Edinburgh
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Analysis & InsightTech has ‘big role to play’ in staff retention
Technology is helping improve workforce related challenges, with 42% of hospitality leaders investing in digital solutions to help retain staff, according to research from CGA by NIQ and Fourth
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Analysis & InsightBusiness rates relief urgently needed to avoid losing more pubs
Figures showing that 383 pubs closed in the first six months of this year are a “stark reminder” of the realities facing the sector, with urgent action needed on business rates relief
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NewsBig Fang Collective appoints new CEO
Chris Morgan replaces Natasha Waterfield as CEO, as the Imbiba-backed concept aims to become the market leader in competitive socialising
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NewsGravity sees revenue recover
The retail, leisure, and entertainment concept reported revenue of £25m in 2022 - up 75.3% from the prior year - as it prepares to open a further 10 locations
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NewsDeals struck for Pizza Hut branded franchise stores
Seven Pizza Hut branded franchise stores across the Midlands and Sussex have been acquired through pre-pack sales
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NewsNando’s celebrates 10 years of No Chuckin’ Our Chicken
Since its inception, the food donation programme has seen 4.3 million meals donated to charities and community groups
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Analysis & InsightPub demolitions and conversions on rise
The number of pubs being demolished or converted for other uses has risen by more than 50%, according to real estate specialist Altus Group
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NewsLeon co-founder launches new venture
John Vincent, who Leon to EG Group in a 2021 deal valuing the 70-strong chain at c£100m, has launched a sustainable clothing and food venture
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NewsWhite Rabbit Projects makes CFO appointment
White Rabbit Projects has appointed Paul Deeming as chief financial officer, as the hospitality development platform looks to accelerate expansion
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InterviewsAlain Ducasse: ‘I’m an obsessive person – I get fixated on things’
The legendary chef, 66, dreams of Japan while browsing markets in Paris, before dining in London