All MCA Insight articles in April 2025 – Page 10
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Analysis & InsightUK largest branded coffee shop market in Europe
The total European branded coffee shop market grew 4.7% to reach 51,042 outlets over the last 12 months, according to World Coffee Portal’s Project Café Europe 2025
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NewsWetherspoon targets hoteliers in search for franchise partners
The pub company is also welcoming enquiries from other sectors amid plans to grow to 1,000 sites nationwide, with five franchise pubs to open later this year
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Event NewsHeadline sessions revealed for Hostech 2025
Burger King, Azzurri Group, Tortilla, Creams, Bill’s and Big Table Group are among the businesses speaking at the MCA conference on 22 May
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NewsIn pictures: Playbox – the new social gaming concept from Boxpark
Housed within Boxpark’s Croydon venue, the new concept has been brought to live in an underutilised mezzanine space and combines competitive socialising with live sports.
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NewsWells & Co's performance driven by strong like-for-likes
The brewer and pub operator achieved group revenue growth of 5.6%, to £65.8m, for the year to 30 September 2024, with like-for-like growth of 7.5%.
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NewsThe Firehouse Manchester and Ramona sold in pre-pack
The popular restaurant and bar venues were sold back to their directors, well-known Manchester operators Joel Wilkinson, Adelaide Winter and Dan Mullen, founders of Trof Group
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Wingstop, Pasta Evangelists, Chipotle, and more
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NewsCornish Bakehouse targets major UK roll out
The regional bakery has kicked off a UK-wide expansion plan and is targeting four to five openings per year, with a new format just launched in Brighton, according to MD Kevin Mitchell
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NewsMinisters intervene to allow London pubs to stay open later
The London Mayor will be able to “call in” blocked planning and licensing applications as part of a package of measures to boost London’s late-night sector
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NewsPapa Johns partners with Google Cloud to drive AI-enhanced experience
The pizza group will leverage Google Cloud’s AI, data analytics, and machine learning capabilities to provide a more frictionless and consistent experience for customers
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NewsPizzaExpress agrees refinancing
The casual dining group has agreed a fully consensual refinancing deal with over 97% of its existing bondholders, and reported like-for-like growth in Q1
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Analysis & InsightIt’s game on for the UK experiential leisure market
Many companies operating in this space are primed to outperform the market, writes Milo Bussell, research associate at Cavendish
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NewsUS restaurant industry braces for tariff impact
Higher food and packaging costs will be passed on from operators to consumers, according to the National Restaurant Association
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NewsHugh Osmond ups stake in Various Eateries
The sector investor has increased his stake in the Coppa Club and Noci operator, after the group reported 9% revenue growth in its most recent financial results
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NewsCarl’s Jr to make UK debut in Cardiff today
Brought to the UK by Boparan Restaurant Group, the American QSR chain is set to open at Cardiff’s St David’s shopping centre, serving burgers, tenders, and shakes
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NewsJoe & the Juice further strengthens board
The group has appointed Jenelle Tilling, former global CMO at KFC, as non-executive director, amid plans to more than double its estate to 1,000 stores
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NewsBII and Licensed Trade Charity enter strategic partnership to support pub sector
The partnership is aimed at improving both business and personal wellbeing across the pub sector
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InterviewsMcMullen’s: Navigating Budget costs will be ‘like swimming in treacle’
Much of the pub operator’s profit growth will be used mitigate costs rather than fund investment and acquisitions, joint MD Heydon Mizon tells MCA
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OpinionDavid Read: Driving through the chicane
Surviving ’25 will require focus, concentration and determination if operators are to avoid crashing off the track, writes David Read, founder and chairman of Prestige Purchasing
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InterviewsLeon prioritises digital loyalty as expansion gathers pace
The health-focused QSR brand is increasing investment in digital loyalty and customer retention as it accelerates domestic growth and international franchising, Mac Plumpton tells MCA