All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 85
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NewsBBPA calls for greater clarity on Covid certification
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called for long-term clarity on the situation regarding the possible introduce of compulsory Covid status certificates for hospitality venues.
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NewsTech removes pain points for guests
Two in five (40%) of consumers have said that technology has improved their hospitality experiences, according to the latest GO Technology report from Zonal and CGA.
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InterviewsNick Mackenzie: ‘Our focus on culture is boosting customer scores’
Greene King’s new culture program helped to position the business well during the pandemic, despite being launched only a week before the first lockdown, chief executive Nick Mackenzie told MCA’s The Conversation.
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NewsHakkasan acquired by Tao Group Hospitality
Hakkasan Group has been acquired by US-based Tao Group Hospitality, which plans to expand its global portfolio of brands including in the UK.
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NewsBurger King promotes meat-free options
Burger King has expanded its range of meat-free items, adding a Vegan Royale to its menu. The burger is certified by The Vegan Society and is made with crispy-coated plant-based chicken.
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NewsWhitbread banks on staycation summer
Whitbread is yet another business banking on a boom in staycations this summer to help it recover some of the £1bn loss it racked up last year.
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NewsSchedule for lifting lockdown remains on track
More than 38 million people in England live in areas that are recording almost no new cases of Covid-19, according to analysis carried out by The Times.
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NewsKaren Jones joins Deliveroo board
Prezzo’s executive chair Karen Jones has been appointed to Deliveroo’s board as a non-executive director (NED).
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NewsBeer supply is ‘patchy’ in areas but not ‘critical’
Mitchells & Butlers and Greene King have found that the supply of certain beer brands – namely Birra Moretti on draft – has been “patchy” but it not causing a huge problem yet, attendees of MCA’s The Conversation heard.
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NewsGreene King: ‘Majority of orders are through our app’
Greene King has seen usage levels of its app soar since reopening, with 70% of its orders being submitted by guests through the technology, chief executive Nick Mackenzie told MCA’s The Conversation.
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NewsDeliveroo appoints new director
Deliveroo UK & Ireland has appointed Jonathan Fish as its new restaurant marketing director, MCA has learned.
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NewsPrezzo signs up with Uber Eats
Prezzo has signed up with Uber Eats to deliver food from 80 of its UK locations, with plans to expand the partnership further before the end of the month.
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NewsNeds Noodle Bar prepares to kickstart franchise plans
Neds Noodle Bar is looking to restart its franchise drive, with hopes for 10-15 sites over the next few years, CEO James Breslaw told MCA.
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NewsRisk appoints at the top for Curious after completing acquisition
Risk Capital Partners (RCP) has appointed Mark Crowther and Simon George as chairman and managing director of Curious Brewery, respectively, as it confirms the completion of its purchase of the business.
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NewsHawthorn acquires 14-strong pub package
Hawthorn has announced the acquisition of 14 community pubs from Everards of Leicestershire as it continues to build its nationwide community pub portfolio. The new sites are predominately located in suburban and neighbourhood locations in the East Midlands.
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NewsPM said to have scrapped plans for Covid passports
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reportedly scrapped plans to introduce Covid passports for pubs and restaurants this summer, according to the Daily Mail.
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NewsBrewDog has 40-strong pipeline in place
BrewDog has pressed go on its openings pipeline with 40 bar locations already in place, president and COO David McDowall has told MCA.
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Analysis & InsightMixed reactions from analysts on Domino’s update
Domino’s like-for-like (lfl) sales and order growth in Q1 has been met with a mixed reaction from analysts.
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NewsAdnams reports £3.7m operating loss
Brewer, pub operator and retailer Adnams saw sales down for the 12 months to 31 December, from £74.7m in 2019, to £50.6m in 2020. The company posted a £3.7m operating loss, compared to profit of £719k for the same period last year.
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NewsIndian restaurant Pataka planning to roll out concept
Recently launched Indian restaurant business Pataka is looking to roll out the concept across London with three additional openings already lined up.