All MCA Insight articles in August 2025
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NewsPopeyes UK appoints new FD
Stuart McNamara joins the QSR chain, having previously served as FD at Buns from Home, Flat Iron, and Côte Restaurants
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NewsCaptain D’s secures UK debut at Westwood Cross
The Tennessee-founded fast casual chain will open its first site at the Kent shopping centre, with outposts in Sussex and Hampshire to follow
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Event NewsExclusive insights to be shared at MCA’s Restaurant Conference
AlixPartners will set out the financial landscape of the restaurant sector, while Lumina Intelligence will exclusively preview its new Restaurant Market Report, at the event on 13 November
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Analysis & InsightBusiness confidence sees uptick among hospitality leaders
Just over half (53%) of leaders say revenue increased year-on-year in Q2, while 28% say it dropped, according to research from CGA by NIQ and Sona
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NewsGordon Ramsay Restaurants MD steps down
Stephen Evans has stepped down after three years as managing director at the restaurant group.
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including The Sushi Co, Flight Club, Zambrero, Loungers, and more.
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NewsCaprinos Pizza adds pasta to menu across 100-strong estate
The franchise brand has rolled out new made-to-order dishes across its estate, as part of a strategy to broaden its menu and attract new customers
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NewsIn pictures: Dishoom Glasgow celebrates post-independence Bombay
Dishoom has unveiled the design behind its new Glasgow restaurant, blending mid-century modernism with a cinematic narrative
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NewsMcDonald’s UK&I CEO to step down
Alistair Macrow has announced he is stepping down from his role at the fast-food business, with Lauren Schultz, currently field VP Columbus, McDonald’s USA, to succeed him as CEO, on 1 September.
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Analysis & InsightSector insolvencies continue to creep up
Insolvencies in foodservice and accommodation have risen 4% month-on-month, but were down 5% from 323 in June 2024, according to RSM UK
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NewsJoseph Holt remains ‘strongly competitive’
The Manchester-based brewer and pub operator increased turnover by 3.3% to £75.9m last year
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NewsAzumi appoints new group FD
Emmalene Maxwell joins the premium restaurant group, which operates more than 25 locations globally, including Zuma and ROKA in London
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NewsGaucho Go debut ‘exceeds all expectations’
Gaucho has closed the first site under its quick-service concept, with plans to expand further after a strong customer response
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NewsUrban Baristas set to add six sites
The Aussie-inspired specialty coffee chain has six London locations in fit-out and a further nine in legals as it pushes ahead with expansion
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NewsPICK.YOUR.OWN. secures investment to accelerate rollout
The funding from Frontive Group and Cervus Investments will enable the London-based grab-and-go concept to open multiple new sites in the coming months
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NewsStonegate invests £6.5m in Slug & Lettuce
The pub company has completed refurbishments at 12 Slug & Lettuce sites, with four more planned for this year as part of a strategy to refresh the brand
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NewsPasta Evangelists launches breakfast offering
The 11-strong pasta chain has broadened its daypart strategy at Farringdon, extending its offer beyond its core fresh pasta dishes
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Analysis & InsightHospitality workforce cutbacks risk damaging brand equity
The sector’s staffing challenges are not only an operational issue but a brand-building risk, according to new insights from CGA by NIQ
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NewsBrewDog says big brewers are to blame for pub delisting
The chain has seen its presence in the UK pub trade shrink, with operators citing the buying power and portfolio breadth of major brewers as key factors in the brand’s decline
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Analysis & InsightConsumers swap meals out for coffee and treats at home
Casual dining and fast food restaurants have experienced a decline in visitors over the summer months, with visits falling by 6% during the three months to mid-July, according to new data from Worldpanel by Numerator.