All MCA Insight articles in April 2025 – Page 3
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NewsNew wave of government costs puts hospitality recovery at risk
The UK hospitality market saw marginal outlet growth over the past year, but stability is under threat, according to the latest CGA by NIQ report
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NewsDomino’s continues growth momentum
The pizza brand grew system sales by 2.1% in Q1, and expects to open 50 sites this year despite a challenging market
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NewsChipotle sees ‘great progress’ in UK and Europe
CEO Scott Boatwright said the brand was seeing strong margins in the UK and western Europe, after a slowdown in growth in the wider business
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NewsHaven to accelerate Wetherspoon franchise partnership
The holiday park operator said there had been strong results from the five pubs opened so far as part of the partnership
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NewsSIDES to open first international site in Singapore
The viral fried chicken brand is set to make its international debut with a new store opening in Singapore this June
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NewsThree Cheers Pub Co. secures new pub on King’s Road
The pub group has secured the lease for 224–226 King’s Road, Chelsea, for its tenth site this autumn
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NewsBrighton Pier Group confirms AIM delisting following shareholder approval
The group received shareholder approval to delist from the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market, confirming its plans to become a private company
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InterviewsPhat Buns targets 20 UK sites
The fast-growing burger brand aims to operate 20 UK sites by the end of 2025 and has begun international expansion with two openings planned in the UAE
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InterviewsDong Hyun Kim: ‘A lot of people eat sushi, but the quality has gone down a lot’
The Wasabi founder is keen to avoid going down the well-worn route of high street sushi chains with his new venture Sushinoya – instead focusing on the quality of the fish, the variety on the menu, and the experience for the customer, he tells MCA.
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OpinionNo substitute for a visible ops team
As new cost increases come in post-April 1, Jay Heathcote explores how businesses can avoid slipping standards with a strong operational presence across their estate
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NewsMarston’s launches new Grandstand sports pub concept
The concept aims to bring a stadium-style atmosphere and state-of-the-art technology to local pubs
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NewsPunch Pubs acquires four Everards sites
Joining Punch’s leased and tenanted estate, the new pubs bring the company’s total acquisitions for the current financial year to 13
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NewsYoung’s appoints interim directors of ops
Oliver Aubrey-Thomas and John St John have spent 14 and 15 years respectively with the pub group
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NewsTossed signs first franchise partner as part of 50-site target
The healthy eating brand, which currently operates 13 stores in London, has partnered with Goldbean Limited, led by Badar Zaman, with the first franchise location to open in central Nottingham this summer
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Analysis & InsightDemand for premium spirits helps boost embattled late-night sector
Consumers continue to trade up to premium spirits and cocktails despite pressures on spending and a challenged late night segment. MCA explores how the bar sector is responding, and how suppliers are helping meet demand for elevated occasions
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InterviewsMaki & Ramen: ‘We’d like to open in every major UK city’
The ten-strong Scottish restaurant company is targeting 30 sites by 2027 and has recently launched a franchise operation to help it grow at a faster rate, founder and CEO Teddy Lee tells MCA.
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InterviewsSalt Beer Factory focuses on pub refurbishments and hybrid models
The brewer and bar business is prioritising investment in its existing pub estate with a focus on site refurbishments, hybrid models and collaboration with street food vendors, MD Edd Simpson tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightGrowing polarisation in on-premise consumer behaviours
High costs and less disposable income remain the biggest hurdle for the 42% of on-premise consumers who are going out less. In contrast, one in five are going out more, data from CGA by NIQ has found.
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InterviewsBrucan explores experiential concept and university town expansion
The five-strong pub group is considering the launch of a new experiential leisure concept, alongside its existing premium pub portfolio, group director James Lyon-Shaw tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightStonegate’s Social Pub & Kitchen taps into Ed Sheeran’s fan base
The pub group has collaborated with the artist’s hot sauce brand, Tingly Ted, to refresh its menu and increase brand visibility