DECEMBER 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.