JULY 2024

MCA’s July edition features in-depth analysis and commentary on the eating and drinking out sector. This month, writer Simon Brooke looks into how pubs are balancing their books to allow top-line growth to feed through to the bottom line. Lumina Intelligence makes a case for rising consumer confidence amid a ‘summer of sport’ resulting in a boost for pubs and bars, while Egg Soldiers explores Gen Z’s demand for bold, new immersive concepts looking to break free of the status quo. The edition also features interviews with pub giants, including new Marston’s CEO Justin Platt, Mitchells & Butlers on plans for its recently acquired Ego and Pesto restaurant chains, Liberation Group on prioritising quality over scale, and Admiral Taverns on remaining at the forefront of M&A activity. We also speak to German Doner Kebab, Joe & the Juice, and Chicken Shop about their appetite for growth across the UK, while Busaba CEO Winston Matthews reveals plans to trial a new concept. Industry commentators Peter Martin, Dominic Walsh, and David Read share their views on sector issues, including customer experience and the general election’s repercussions for hospitality.