All MCA Insight articles in April 2025 – Page 5
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NewsIn pictures: Greene King’s Farmhouse Kitchen Ossett
Located at Silkwood Park, the former Farmhouse Inns site has received a six-figure investment, transforming it into a new value-led family-friendly all-day dining concept
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InterviewsCheshire Cat Pubs eyes ‘bolt-on’ growth through rooms and events
The pub group and recent Publican Awards winner is driving operational performance through steady reinvestment, enhanced training, and careful expansion of its accommodation and events businesses
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InterviewsYard Sale Pizza: ‘We want to be bigger and better’
The Piper-backed pizza delivery brand will look to accelerate investment in digital and tech to enhance customer retention following its recent acquisition, co-founder Johnnie Tate tells MCA
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NewsCritics warn pub ‘banter’ rules could hit landlords
Critics are set to challenge new legislation requiring hospitality venues to take “all reasonable steps” to prevent staff harassment from customers, The Telegraph reports
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OpinionHow QSR and Michelin-starred restaurants can learn from one another
The stigma once attached to QSR has been replaced by admiration for their efficiency, precision and quality fit-outs, according to Brian Turner, F&B retail & leisure director at Blacksheep
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InterviewsSessions targets 10 Chick‘n’Sours’ sites and Ivan Ramen UK debut
The growth platform is targeting around ten Chick‘n’Sours’ delivery locations by the end of 2025, as part of an expanded partnership with Deliveroo, COO Jack Anderson tells MCA
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NewsPrivate equity firm True in talks to acquire stake in GDK
True’s proposed investment into the kebab chain is described as a “stellar valuation”, sources told Sky News, as GDK targets 300 UK sites by 2028
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NewsStonegate delivers £1.7bn revenue
The 4,370-strong pub company said sales were favourable compared to the prior year, demonstrating the “resilience of its high-quality pub portfolio”
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InterviewsFlight Club prepares loyalty launch and next-gen tech rollout
The social darts pioneer is preparing to launch a new loyalty programme, supported by a next-gen tech platform designed to enhance the customer journey and drive repeat visits
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InterviewsMarcel Khan: ‘We are nowhere near peak Franco Manca yet’
The sourdough pizza brand is maintaining positive sales momentum and preparing for future growth opportunities, according to its CEO
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Analysis & Insight‘We will be a much smaller employer in the future’: The fallout from the Budget
Reduced hours and reined in expansion plans are just some of the ways operators are tackling the significant uplift in labour costs hitting their bottom line from this month. Featuring comments from Giggling Squid, JW Lees, Butcombe Group, and Wells & Co.
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InterviewsBoss Pizza lines up eight locations
The independent pizza delivery chain has confirmed 70 franchise partners to support its ambitions to grow to 50 sites across the UK, CEO Ajmal Mushtaq tells MCA
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NewsStevie Parle unveils ‘biggest, most ambitious project' yet
The acclaimed restaurateur says his new restaurant Town will help “pioneer a new approach to restaurant supply chains”
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NewsBig Mamma Group achieves £44m sales from five venues
The group’s London restaurants - Gloria, Circolo Popolare, Ave Mario, Jacuzzi, and Carlotta - all performed ahead of expectations, with new concept Barbarella to open this June
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NewsTim Hortons turnover surpasses £100m
The Canadian coffee and QSR chain achieved £105.4m turnover for its UK business in 2023, and plans to focus on driving profitability
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NewsCarlsberg: ‘There are no winners’ from tariffs
The Danish brewer is insulated from direct exposure to the levies but warned of the impact on already subdued consumer spending
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NewsBig Mamma Group to launch new concept in Canary Wharf
Barbarella will open within the YY Building and is inspired by the golden age of Roman cinema in the 70s
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NewsWingers announces 50-site ambition
The 14-strong chicken specialist reported a 40% rise in like-for-like net sales during the first quarter of 2025, with plans to reach 50 sites by 2027
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NewsJonathon Swaine to step down from Shepherd Neame
The pub group plans to reorganise roles and responsibilities to reflect the composition of its pub estate, in light of its decision to reduce its number of managed houses
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NewsPubs choosing to close early to save on costs
Thorley Taverns and WH Pubs are among operators who are calling last orders at 9pm in order to mitigate the impact of the extra labour costs which came into play this month.