Mitchells & Butlers

Casual Dining

Pubs' casual dining growth bubble could be burst by Burger King's beer

25-Feb-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Three pub chains are providing a considerable boost to the massive growth of the UK’s casual-dining scene, but should be wary of increased competition – including Burger King’s beer offer – warns Horizons managing director Peter Backman.

Hot drinks

M&B to trial own coffee blend

23-Feb-2016 By MC Allegra FS

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) is to trial its own coffee blend across it Ember Inns and Sizzling Pubs estates.

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Sponsored - How pizza can boost your pub’s food sales

15-Feb-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Pizzas are an easy-to-make and great-tasting option for your menu, and you can capitalise on the recent boom for the Italian food. Nicholas Robinson reports

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Sponsored - VIDEO: A masterclass in pizza making

11-Feb-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Pizza is quickly becoming a popular dish in pubs as more operators turn to the quick, easy and tasty food to entice new customers into their businesses. Watch this video to see how the masters create delicious pizzas.

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Sponsored - 10 tips to a successful pizza offer in your pub

09-Feb-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Italian classics have been a big part of the UK’s food scene for decades, but now more pubs are beginning to cash in on pizzas with rising success. Here are 10 things you should consider before launching your offer.

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Sponsored - Four pizza recipes to try in your pub

09-Feb-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Pizza is gaining traction on the menus of pubs across the UK, from large pub companies to smaller chains and independents.

Technology

Toby Carvery launches customer loyalty app

05-Feb-2016 By James Evison

Toby Carvery has just launched a new app to offer multi-tier rewards to its customers with the aim of increasing customer loyalty. 

Pub food

M&B to expand Sizzling Pizza & Carvery brand

05-Feb-2016 By James Evison

Mitchells & Butlers has announced plans to convert a further ten sites into Sizzling Pizza & Carvery businesses by summer 2016.

City news

M&B reveals sales drop as Fuller's reports rise

28-Jan-2016 By James Wallin, MC Allegra FS

Mitchells & Butlers has reported a 1% drop in January sales, as Fuller's reports rise of 5.3% across year to date. 

What’s next for vegetarian food in pubs?

22-Jan-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

More people are considering meat-free dishes when they eat out and want to see more choice on the menu. Michelle Perrett unearths a potential new order

10 things you need to know about selling vegetarian food

21-Jan-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

More people are considering meat-free dishes when they eat out and want to see more choice on the menu. Here are 10 things to consider when putting vegetarian options on your menu.

Christmas

Harvester donates 5,000 meals to local causes

22-Dec-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Harvester, the Mitchells & Butlers-owned chain, has treated a multitude of charities local to its 230 sites to free Christmas meals. 

M&B reports revenue up 6.6%

24-Nov-2015 By MC Allegra FS

Mitchells & Butlers has reported like-for-like sales up 0.8% for the year to 26 September with revenue up 6.6% to £2.1bn.

Children’s menus

Big pub chains reveal top menu tips for kids

22-Oct-2015 By Nicholas Robinson

Senior head office staff from Wetherspoons, Harvester and the Soil Association (SA) have revealed their top tips for creating a nutritious and cost-effective pub food menu for children.

Healthy options

Pubs serving some of the healthiest children’s food: Soil Association

21-Oct-2015 By Nicholas Robinson

Pubs offer some of the healthiest children’s meals on the high street, research published by the Soil Association (SA) today (21 October) has shown.