All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 35
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Analysis & InsightAutumn menu innovation
As the seasons change and the weather begins to turn fresher, MCA rounds-up the latest autumn menu launches from brands including Leon, Pret, Greggs and Costa
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NewsRecord accommodation sales boosts Liberation Group
The Channel Islands-based operator saw a strong performance in the UK, with recovery in Guernsey and Jersey boosting trading
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NewsOnly days left to save businesses, Truss warned
The energy industry has called on new Prime Minister Liz Truss to clarify the details of the government’s proposed support package for businesses, in order that it can take effect this winter
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NewsNightcap announces further opening
Nightcap has secured a site in Watford for the opening of a further Barrio Familia bar as the group looks to expand the brand outside central 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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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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NewsGreene King launches new maternity leave policy
The new policy entitles salaried team members to full pay for the first 26 weeks, which the pub operator claims is one of the most competitive in the sector
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InterviewsRekom UK has confidence to build strong pipeline
The late-night club and bar operator has ”the potential” to open a further +10 venues during the remainder of 2022, chairman Peter Marks has told MCA
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NewsItsu announces 13% pay rise for all staff
The Asian-inspired chain will increase pay for the +1,200 staff at its equity-owned restaurants, with the entry level rate to rise to £11.50 per hour
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NewsRekom makes further Cardiff acquisition
The late-night bar and club operator has acquired Story nightclub, which will become its fifth venue in the city
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NewsBook your tickets for MCA’s Restaurant Conference
Hear from leaders in the sector, including Jens Hofma, CEO, Pizza Hut Restaurants UK; Jyotin Sethi, CEO, JKS Restaurants and Laura Harper Hinton, co-founder and CEO, Caravan.
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NewsCovid-style support needed for UK businesses
Energy UK, a lobby group for the energy industry, has called on the UK government to introduce Covid-style support schemes for help businesses cope with the rising cost of gas and electricity
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NewsThousands of late-night operators call for support
More than 6,000 letters have been sent to MPs from night time economy and hospitality businesses calling for an emergency support package from government, the NTIA has said, as operating costs become “untenable”
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NewsFoodservice performs for EG Group
Year-on-growth of 11% in gross profit was achieved within its foodservice operations in Q2, boosted by the contribution from recently acquired Leon and Cooplands Bakery
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Analysis & InsightSpeed of service remains number one complaint
Net Promoter Scores across the hospitality sector have been on an upward trajectory in 2022, but prompt service is still an issue, according to Feed It Back.
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NewsCAMRA calls for changes to Pubs Code
Fundamental changes are needed to the Pubs Code for England and Wales, according to CAMRA, which has ‘serious concerns’ about its operation
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NewsCost pressures force closure of six BrewDog sites
James Watt, co-founder and CEO of the Scottish brewer and bar operator called on the government to take action now, or risk mass closure of pubs and bars
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NewsEnergy costs overtaking rent and rate combined
The cost of utilities is now the second biggest operating cost business in the night time economy, the NTIA has claimed
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InterviewsThai Leisure Group: ‘We are stable and strong’
The restaurant group may have picked up a few battle scars during the pandemic, but MD Ian Leigh tells MCA he is more excited about its future than ever
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Analysis & InsightBusiness confidence hits lockdown levels
Only 16% of British management teams are confident about their prospects for the year ahead, according to Lloyds Bank’s latest Business Barometer.