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All MCA Insight articles in December 2024 – Page 7
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InterviewsTortilla pushes ahead with dual-partnership delivery approach
CFO Maria Denny told MCA’s Restaurant Conference that the group has seen an expected decline in delivery volumes but is building a more “aligned approach” to drive profitability
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ArticleDECEMBER 2024 edition
MCA’s December edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. This month, we deep-dive into the first Labour Budget in nearly 15 years, compiling thoughts from operators across the sector on mitigating its impact. Elsewhere, Simon Brooke explores partnerships between casual dining brands and supermarkets, while Egg Soldiers’ Tom Gatehouse looks into the benefits and longevity of viral food trends. The edition also includes interviews with The Revel Collective’s Rob Pitcher on a new era for the pub and bar group, plus Pizza Pilgrims’ Thom Elliot on growth opportunities both domestic and overseas. Lumina Intelligence’s Flora Zwolinski shares her thoughts on what consumers want from hospitality, while industry commentators Peter Martin, Dominic Walsh, and David Read reflect on sector issues such as tech-driven growth, Starbucks’ woes, and the Budget. The edition also features highlights from MCA’s recent Hostech and Restaurant conferences, with exclusive insights from the likes of Five Guys, Fulham Shore, and PizzaExpress.
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Analysis & InsightRise in US-style tip prompts
The number of hospitlaity businesses asking for tips on their card machines has increased by 78% in the last two years, but the average tip given has stayed bradly flat
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Analysis & InsightDrinks sales back in the red after weather turns
Drinks sales in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants are lagging last year’s levels as Christmas trading nears, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows
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NewsGail’s plans 30-40 sites in 2025
The bakery chain is targeting sales of £300m next year, as it reportedly gears up for a sale
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NewsEG on the Move eyes Applegreen UK takeover
Zuber Issa’s petrol fourcourt and foodservice business, which was carved out from EG Group, is looking to add 100 new sites with backing from Rabobank
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Weekend PressMore Loungers shareholders oppose £338m deal
Fund manager Downing, which has a 1.5% stake in Loungers, said it was “absolutely furious” about the proposed deal, while Gresham House said it would use its near 4% stake in the company stake to “vote against this transaction”
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Weekend PressNew Adnams CEO: I don’t come to work thinking ‘I’m a female’
Jenny Hanlon had a successful career in the City. Now she’s on a mission to revive the 150-year-old beer brand, The Sunday Times reports
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Weekend PressCould Gail’s really be worth £500m? The rapid expansion of a divisive bakery
The bakery chain has shrugged off the cost of living crisis and is planning to open 30-40 more stores in the next year, The Sunday Times reports
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Weekend PressPeople demand more’: office Christmas parties pivot from alcohol to activities
Escape rooms, murder mystery experiences and crazy golf are replacing traditional boozy lunches, The Guardian reports