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Food to Go News
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NewsAuntie Anne’s ‘seeing strong demand’ as system sales rise
The hand-baked pretzel franchise has reported a sales uplift of 14% across its UK estate for 2025 amid rising demand from consumers for on-the-go treats
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NewsTA Associates considering sale of Gong cha
The private equity firm, which invested in Gong cha in 2019, is reported to be considering a sale of the bubble tea brand as it seeks to double its UK presence
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NewsGerman bakery brand lines up UK debut
Known for its cinnamon rolls, Cinnamood has already established itself in 12 other international markets and has lined up a debut UK franchise site in Camden Town to open in Q2 2026
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NewsIn pictures: MCA’s Food to Go Conference 2026
Many big name brands took to the stage, including McDonald’s, Pret, Caffè Nero UK, Greggs, Gail’s, Popeyes, Black Sheep Coffee, Coco di Mama and many more
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NewsHow Matcha! on building a lifestyle brand
The London-based matcha concept is exploring opportunities to branch out into art, design, and fashion following the success of recent collaborations, founder Rashique Siddique told MCA’s Food to Go conference
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NewsYolk launches £1m fundraise to kickstart expansion
The ‘fine fast-food brand’ has launched another round of fundraising to facilitate the opening of its next two sites.
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NewsCrunch raises revenue by 146%, looks to international expansion
Speaking at MCA’s Food to Go conference, founders Michael Medovnikov and Sacha Yonan described how they developed a differentiated sandwich-burger concept to create their own niche in a crowded market
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NewsStarbucks UK introduces new licensee model to support long-term growth
The new model marks an “important reset” to set up the company for the next decade of growth, Starbucks said, with investment both in new stores and existing locations
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NewsGreggs reports profit slide despite rising sales
Total sales at the food to go retailer were up 6.8% during the 52 weeks ended 27 December 2025, but it reported a drop in statutory profit before tax of 17.9%, to £167.4m for 2025 versus the previous year as a result of a “tough environment” for the sector
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee promotes Isobel Childs to chief growth officer
Childs will lead global expansion across franchising and property after working with the coffee shop business for nearly eight years, most recently as EMEA growth director and chief of staff
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee to double London estate
The coffee chain has signed a new development agreement as part of plans to open 60 sites across London in the coming years, which will more than double its footprint in the capital
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NewsGreggs to reveal trading amid pressure from cost of living and weight loss drugs
On Tuesday, Greggs is expected to reveal pre-tax profits of around £173 million for the year to December 27, representing a 9% drop, The Standard reports
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NewsTransformation efforts help grow Papa Johns UK sales
The pizza delivery chain has reported UK growth of 7% in Q4 2025 with CEO Todd Penegor saying the performance benefited from ‘transformation work’
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NewsBook your place at next week’s Food to Go Conference
Hear from senior leaders of brands including McDonald’s, Pret, Caffè Nero UK, Gail’s, Joe & The Juice, Farmer J and many more at the event on Thursday 5 March
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NewsEatphoria grows sales to £24m
The hybrid QSR group has reported a 26% rise in total system sales with like-for-likes up 13%
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NewsIRO Sushi launches joint venture programme
The QSR chain has partnered with a leading high street bank to finance joint-venture franchised stores as it looks to accelerate its UK expansion strategy
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Wetherspoon’s plans for Shaftesbury Avenue, rapper Professor Green’s fast food venture, Megan’s launch in Windsor, and more
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NewsEsquires Coffee delivers 18% sales growth in 2025
Cooks Coffee has reported strong growth across its Esquires estate, with UK sales reaching £21.9m in the nine months to December 2025, up 18.3% year-on-year
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NewsMcDonald’s joins MCA’s Food to Go Conference
The 5 March event now features an exclusive Q&A with McDonald’s UK chief restaurant officer Patrick Gerber, who will share insights into the brand’s plan to stay on top, its big bets for 2026, and how customer experience remains king at the Golden arches. Book your tickets here today.
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NewsMcDonald’s UK beats quarterly sales plan with strong Q4
The fast food giant closed 2025 with one of its strongest quarters in recent years, delivering 8.5% comparable sales growth in Q4 and more than 10% sales growth in the marketplace