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All MCA Insight articles in December 2024 – Page 5
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NewsProposed business rates reform will misfire, Colliers warns
The government’s proposed legislation to place further costs on bigger retailers and hospitality businesses will misfire and discourage investment, according to the consultancy
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NewsPizza Hut delivery criticised for gambling promotion
Customers ordering Pizza Hut online were congratulated for having “unlocked up to 300 free spins at your favourite casino”
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NewsJoe & the Juice goes Deliveroo exclusive
The partnership is designed to help the brand remain front of mind across eating occasions, and breakfast in particular, as it looks to open hundreds more stores in the UK
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NewsChuck E Cheese looks to enter UK market
The American chain operates more than 600 locations worldwide and is initially targeting cities such as Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, and Bristol
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NewsCaffè Nero expands Waitrose partnership with new coffee shops
Caffè Nero outposts have opened in five Waitrose stores last week, offering coffee made by baristas alongside Waitrose’s food menu
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NewsYoung’s: ‘We’re nowhere near the £10 pint’
Chief executive Simon Dodd told The Times he looks forward to 2025, despite an additional £11m increase in costs following the recent Budget
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NewsDomino’s introduces new Profitability and Growth Framework
The PGF aims to capitalise on long-term growth opportunity for the pizza group and underpins its confidence in targets to achieve in excess of 1,600 stores, delivering £2bn of systems sales by 2028
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Weekend PressHistorical beachside pub’s £6.5m redevelopment plan ‘inspired by a radiator’
Blueprint reveals ‘Grand Designs’ style building to replace original that dates back more than 100 years, The Telegraph writes
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Weekend PressNo more nightclubs by 2030? Why the UK stopped partying
If venues keep closing at current rates they’ll be wiped out in five years. Katie Gatens, from The Sunday Times, hits the streets of Manchester to find out what happened
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Weekend PressDigital ID for pubs and clubs in (half) victory for Tony Blair
People will be able to use their smartphone to prove their age and identity as the first step of moving state functions online, The Sunday Times reports
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Weekend PressBritish pubs are changing — but is it enough?
Group valuations have fallen over the past decade but there are signs that larger companies can still eke out growth, the FT reports
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Analysis & InsightQSR continues outpacing restaurant market growth
The UK QSR market is forecast to grow value by 3.3% to reach £17bn, underpinned by sustained expansion from the likes of Five Guys, Itsu, and Popeyes.
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NewsStonegate to debut Rita’s Beer Hall & Ballroom
The group will launch its new concept in Leeds today, having invested over £1m to transform a former Walkabout site into a ‘beer hall for cocktail lovers’
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NewsStarbucks: ‘We’re going to do fewer things better’
Starbucks is pushing forward with its mobile order business as it focuses on wait time optimisation and menu simplification - with the aim of getting customers their coffee in under 30 seconds
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NewsPizzaExpress partners with Ello Group
The pizzeria chain has revived its tie-up to offer another avenue to reach its customers, with tastecard and Gourmet Society reaching four million members across both brands
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Analysis & InsightFresh twists on festive feasting
MCA looks at the restaurant groups breaking the shackles to introduce their own takes on holiday dining, incorporating British traditions with flavours from afar
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the latest opening stories from the past week, featuring Heartwood Inns, Bella Italia, Wingstop, Fat Phills and more
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InterviewsJason Atherton: ‘Most neighbourhood restaurants are run from private equity boardrooms’
Few British chefs are as closely associated with Michelin-starred fine dining as Jason Atherton. So what’s the inspiration behind his move into more accessible all-day restaurants? MCA heads to his new neighbourhood bistro Three Darlings to find out
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NewsF&B brands dispute allegations in school report
Campaign group Bite Back has claimed that thousands of new fast-food outlets have opened near schools over the past decade, however the data has been disputed by the likes of KFC and Domino’s
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NewsCooks Coffee to expand Esquires in Ireland
The agreement with Dairygold will see Esquires operate four cafes within Co-Op Superstores owned by Dairygold, in Ireland, as Cooks looks to build its presence in the country.