All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 7
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Analysis & InsightSummer of sport drives 11% increase in pub spend
The Paris Olympics, Euros and Wimbledon drew additional consumers to UK pubs and bars this summer, with the number of transactions up by 9%, research by payment company Dojo has shown.
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InterviewsBlind Tiger Inns reaches 20 sites, with plans to grow
The North West wet-led community pub operator has the funds and people in place to add a further six sites to its estate, and is exploring opportunities with private landlords as competition from the larger pubcos grows
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Analysis & InsightQSR now most popular eating and drinking out channel
Quick service restaurants have overtaken coffee and sandwich bars to reach a 28.3% share of total occasions in the eating out market, according to Lumina Intelligence
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InterviewsBurger King UK: ‘We are taking share from the better burger brands on delivery’
The burger brand has refrained from pricing too aggressively, resulting in its volumes remaining steadier and its perceived value increasing on delivery platforms in particular, CEO Alasdair Murdoch tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightPub goers swap spirits for beer but focus on quality
Consumers are increasingly trading down from spirits to beer and wine, but trading up within the category, with Guinness, and premium world lagers the stand-out performers, insight from Lumina Intelligence reveals
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Analysis & InsightAsian and barbecue flavours continue to drive menu innovation
The number one global cuisine is Italian, followed by Japanese, Greek, Portuguese and Chinese, according to AAK Foodservice.
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NewsUrban Pubs adds to fast-growing estate with latest acquisition
The Herne in East Dulwich is the 44th site from the London-based pub and dining group, which has already added four London sites to its estate this financial year.
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NewsUKHospitality calls for permanent rollout of skills scheme
The pilot delivered an 85% completion rate, with 80% of those finding employed in the hospitality sector, and has the potential to be “transformational”, chief executive Kate Nicholls says
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NewsAlbert’s Schloss co-founders to launch Detroit pizza concept
Detroit Slims will open on Manchester’s Oxford Road this autumn, with plans to expand the quick-service pizza restaurant concept nationwide
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Analysis & InsightLeading pub groups growing ahead of overall market
The top 10 pub groups by turnover are forecast to grow by 6.2% year-on-year – ahead of total pub market growth of 1.7%, Lumina Intelligence has forecast, with Loungers, Mitchells & Butlers and Wetherspoons leading growth
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InterviewsNick Mackenzie: ‘We want to bring small business passion to Greene King’
The acquisition of Hickory’s has enabled Greene King to observe how the barbecue restaurant group operates as a smaller brand and the passion its people exude “day in, day out”
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InterviewsGreene King retention levels ’the best they have ever been’
Strengthening its strategy around diversity and inclusion and sustainability helped the pub group to achieve a 12% improvement in retention levels last year
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NewsBuzzworks: ‘Scope to reach 50+ sites in Scotland’
A continued focus on interesting buildings in unusual locations could see Buzzworks Holdings reach more than 50 sites, MD Kenny Blair told MCA’s Pub Conference
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InterviewsHeartwood Collection: ‘We are moving forward at pace’
MD Richard Ferrier says surety of funding is enabling it to grow quickly, with investor Alchemy motivated to deploy capital for the right acquisitions
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Analysis & InsightPub and bar customers seeking value over quality
The increase in value-led consumers was mainly driven by 45-54 year-olds, with younger consumers increasingly moving into lower spend channels such as QSR, Lumina Intelligence reveals
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Analysis & InsightPub & bar sector to exceed pre-pandemic value in 2023
The market is forecast to reach a value of £23.3bn this year – 1% ahead of its pre-pandemic value, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds-up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Inception Group, Pho, Roxy Leisure, Flat Iron and more
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Analysis & InsightCracking down on carbon claims
From greenwashing to greenhushing, could increased scrutiny of carbon claims halt progress on sustainability in the sector and how can businesses avoid falling foul of the rules? MCA explores the issue
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NewsHeavitree: Fears over trading have not materialised
Feedback from tenants has been that top line trading has held up well during the first half of the financial year with the Exeter-based brewer and pub operator reporting ”satisfactory numbers”
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InterviewsStar Pubs & Bars: ‘The great British consumer still loves pubs’
MD Lawson Mountstevens told MCA’s Pub Conference said despite cost challenges, he feels much more optimistic than eight months ago, as consumer demand is coming through strongly on the top line