All MCA Insight articles in November 2024
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NewsBob & Berts achieves £21.5m turnover
Turnover increased from £19.6m the previous year, as the coffee shop chain continued its expansion across the UK and Northern Ireland
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NewsAnglian Country Inns reports 14% sales uplift
Sales rose to £20.6m in FY24 due to both increased footfall and spend per head, while the business revealed it will open a new bakery in early 2025
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NewsBudget could force pubs to push up prices, BBPA warns
New figures show that the Budget’s cumulative impact means, at a conservative estimate, a £500m increase to the cost of doing business for the industry
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Analysis & InsightLeon’s festive offer takes note from seasons past
Head of food Erica Molyneaux tells MCA the brand has learned from unexpected hits and misses over the years, and is now staying true to its mission of nutritious, convenient, fast food
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NewsDavid Loewi to step down as D&D CEO
Loewi, who co-founded the restaurant group with Des Gunewardena, will transition to a role as advisor to the board after 30 years with the business - with particular emphasis on international expansion
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Electric Shuffle, Din Tai Fung, Wendy’s and more
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NewsWagamama voted UK’s most diverse restaurant workplace
Judges of the Diversity Award were impressed by the makeup of Wagamama’s workforce in terms of general diversity, gender and age, according to a survey from the FT and Statista.
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NewsDon’t miss the nominations deadline for MCA’s Hospitality Awards
Tell us who you believe are the very best businesses and individuals in the hospitality sector, before the deadline on Sunday 24 November
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OpinionWe need to go beyond the traditional crisis playbook
Operational efficiency can mitigate profit impacts of the recent Budget, but the easy wins are mostly already gone, David Read, founder and chairman of Prestige Purchasing argues
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News
In pictures: MCA’s Restaurant Conference 2024
The Restaurant Conference featured speakers from KFC, Popeyes, Fulham Shore, Jeremy King, Five Guys, JKS Restaurants, Wahaca, Wingstop and many more
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Analysis & InsightBrands can drive profitability through value message
Value is not about price, it is the experience you provide to your customers, MCA’s Restaurant Conference heard
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NewsCooks Coffee delivers 36% rise in store sales
Like-for-like sales in the UK were up 6.3% for the Esquires operator, as development in suburban areas and smaller market towns gained further momentum
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NewsInflation figures ‘ominous warning’ ahead of April cost rises
UKHospitality is urging to government to rethink its changes to employer National Insurance contributions to keep a lid on inflation
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NewsMr Bao founders formalise business as 6 of 1 group
The founders of London restaurants Mr Bao, DaddyBao and Master Bao have formalised their group under the name 6 of 1, ahead of plans to develop new concepts
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Analysis & InsightF1 Arcade focuses on scale and optimisation
With seven venues across the UK and US, the Formula 1-inspired competitive socialising concept is honing in on the guest experience as it continues to grow, according to CTO Gavin Williams
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NewsVelvet Taco: London site will be ‘stepping stone’ for further expansion
The US chain’s upcoming debut in Piccadilly Circus will mean it gets eyeballs on the brand as it looks to expand across the globe, according to CEO Clay Dover
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NewsThe Alchemist to step up overseas expansion
Following the bar group’s success in Berlin, it hopes to have a site open “further East” next year, CEO Simon Potts said at the Peach 20/20 Leaders Summit
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NewsNew MD at Vapiano UK
Lloyd Bloom, who previously served as COO - Bella Italia at The Big Table Group, has joined Vapiano as managing director
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NewsDeliveroo launches ‘Right to Ride Safely’ campaign
The delivery company, backed by the GMB union, is calling on the government to include better protections for delivery riders in its upcoming Crime & Policing Bill
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InterviewsKFC: ‘There is still tremendous opportunity for growth’
The fried chicken brand is looking to ‘step-change growth’, through innovation, enlarging its footprint, and new formats, with a multi-million-pound investment planned to upgrade its restaurants, MD Meg Farren tells MCA’s Restaurant Conference