All Nando's articles – Page 8
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Analysis & InsightWhy BrewDog is really cultured
MCA contributing editor Peter Martin looks at the remarkable rise of Scottish brewer and pub operator BrewDog from a disruptor to a global beer titan now valuing itself at £1.8bn.
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OpinionCan US sensation The Halal Guys conquer the UK?
MCA’s sister title Food Spark talks to Jan van Delden, partner at franchisee ITICO UK, about The Halal Guys’ entry into Britain’s fast-casual food market.
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Analysis & InsightTime for a chain reaction?
CVAs offer a lifeline for struggling chains. But long-term, can the very notion of a ‘quality chain’ survive this current casual dining crisis? In his monthly column for MCA’s sister-title Restaurant, Tony Naylor shares his, perhaps controversial, views.
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NewsNando’s promotes Horn to acting CEO
Nando’s has appointed Maria Horn to the position of acting CEO for the UK & Ireland, while the company looks to recruit a permanent replacement for Robb Papps.
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Analysis & InsightGender pay gap reporting: Has progress been made?
With the deadline now passed for operators to report their gender pay data for the second year running, MCA takes a look at the numbers from last year to see how they compare.
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Analysis & InsightLoungers – the one and only?
This week, Loungers announced its much-anticipated intention to float. One line in the accompanying documentation caught the eye of MCA market insight director, Steve Gotham – that Loungers is “the only growing all-day operator of scale in in the UK with a strong reputation for value for money”. He delves into MCA’s wealth of data to determine whether this claim stacks up.
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Analysis & InsightInvestment is crucial to boost brand momentum
“The outperformers in the market are the ones who aren’t standing still,” Molly Johnson-Jones, head of customer and strategy at strategic consultants Stone & River told delegates at yesterday’s CGA Insight conference.
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Analysis & InsightA Novel Idea: No. 7 Diversity of Thought
Every month, Marcel Khan, chief executive of Thunderbird Fried Chicken, reads a book (so you don’t have to) and applies insight into the sector based on what he’s learned between the covers and beyond. This month: Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin.
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NewsIn pictures: Retailers' Retailer Awards 2019
Last week saw the best of the industry celebrate its achievements at MCA’s 21st annual Retailers’ Retailer Awards at The Guildhall in London. To view our gallery of pictures from the night, click here.
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NewsHolbrook named Retailers’ Retailer of the Year
Jane Holbrook, who stepped down as chief executive of Wagamama at the turn of the year, has been voted by her peers as the industry’s most outstanding operator of the past 12 months.
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Analysis & InsightFamily friendly winners unveiled
By 2045 one in seven UK residents will be over the age of 75, with the inevitable impact on the spread of generations being catered for by the hospitality sector. MCA’s market insight director, Steve Gotham, looks at which operators are best placed to appeal to a multi-generational family.
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NewsTen sees opportunities to consolidate market
Duncan Garrood, the chief executive of Ten Entertainment Group, has told MCA he is seeking to evolve the brand’s food and entertainment offers but stressed he is not trying to compete with either the casual dining or the competitive socialising sets.
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Analysis & InsightBig no longer beautiful among casual restaurant brands?
Are the days of restaurant brands growing to 100+ sites really over? MCA’s market insight director, Steve Gotham, takes a look at what can be learnt from the chains that have already surpassed this milestone and who has the potential to be the next centurion of casual dining.
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Analysis & InsightWagamama named customers' favourite in 'fundex'
Wagamama has been rated as the UK’s favourite eating out brand in a major survey of the customer journey by OC&C management consultants.
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OpinionPret: 'They've got so much credit in the bank'
Pret A Manger was voted most of admired brand by its peers in MCA’s Top of Mind for a tenth year in a row. Finn Scott-Delany finds out what makes it so appreciated by its peers.
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OpinionA marriage of convenience
Sarah Fox, the former head of restaurants for Hammerson, looks at how the role of F&B in retail has changed over the years and how it has impacted on the relationship between tenants and landlords.
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NewsO’Riordan joins Turtle Bay as chair
Jane O’Riordan, group strategy director at Nando’s has joined the board of Turtle Bay as its new chair.
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NewsHubbox promotes Shetty
Hubbox, the South West based better burger brand, has promoted Sameer Shetty to director of operations, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & InsightA Novel Idea: No. 6 The Good Immigrant
Every month, former Five Guys operations and development director and chief executive of Thunderbird Fried Chicken, Marcel Khan reads a book (so you don’t have to) and applies insight into the sector based on what he’s learned between the covers and beyond. This month: The Good Immigrant by Nikesh Shukla.
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NewsGillan swaps Wagamama for Honest Burgers
Honest Burgers, the Active Partners-backed chain, has appointed Wagamama’s Brian Gillan as operations director, MCA has learnt.