Insight 2019: exploring the science behind the bar
What does a really great bar look like? Mitchells & Butlers director Susan Chappell and Revolution Bars sales and marketing director Kate Eastwood join CGA’s Insight conference on April 4.
Bouncing back: How flagging brands can return to the top
Peter Martin discusses the peaks and dips of Carluccio’s and Pizza Hut over the years with respective CEOs Mark Jones and Jens Hofma at last month’s Casual Dining show.
Going global: Five tips for international growth
How can operators grow in international markets? We gain some valuable insight from Hawksmoor, Swingers and Social Entertainment Ventures at February’s Casual Dining show.
Delivery: a shot to sales but a risk to reputation
The soaring popularity of delivery is helping many restaurants to grow their sales, but it might be compromising consumers’ perception of their brands 2019 Business Leaders’ Survey reveals.
Cocktail king JJ Goodman set to mix it up at Insight 2019
Celebrity bartender and mixed drinks innovator JJ Goodman is the latest industry big hitter to join the speakers’ roster at CGA’s Insight 2019 conference.
Back to basics: five levers for restaurants and pubs to pull
It is going to be another tough year for many managed pub and restaurant groups. As client director Fiona Speakman told a packed keynote theatre at the Casual Dining show, one of the best ways to stay in growth will be to keep a tight grip on the fundamentals of hospitality.
David McDowall on BrewDog and the rise of craft beer
BrewDog Retail CEO David McDowall shared some of the secrets of its success in conversation with CGA vice president Peter Martin at the 2019 Casual Dining show.
People power: Will Beckett on the success of Hawksmoor
Passionate people have been the secret of the stellar growth of Hawksmoor, its co-founder and CEO Will Beckett told CGA vice president Peter Martin at this year’s Casual Dining show.
Pub and restaurant leaders want brake on Brexit
Brexit has already had a negative impact on business, according to the majority of Britain’s pub and restaurant groups. Now half of the sector’s leaders want either to cancel Brexit or hold a second referendum, with a further 20% favouring a ‘soft’ Brexit.