![FTG-206[1]](https://d36hgjhwuw81py.cloudfront.net/Pictures/274x183/9/2/9/387929_ftg2061_516512.jpg)
![FTG-191[1]](https://d36hgjhwuw81py.cloudfront.net/Pictures/274x183/8/5/0/387850_ftg1911_213806.jpg)
All Coffee shops & Cafes articles – Page 10
-
NewsEL&N introduces new fine dining concept in Beirut
The boutique café group, which operates 13 outposts across the UK, has launched its new concept - House of EL&N - in Lebanon
-
NewsCornish Bakery targets 400 sites; appoints first property director
The 66-strong bakery chain sees “significant opportunity to grow across the UK”, with a focus on high street locations, MD Mat Finch exclusively tells MCA
-
Event NewsHermanos and Black Sheep top winners at inaugural London Coffee Festival Awards
The capital’s independent coffee scene was celebrated at the awards ceremony, which honoured standout cafés, operators and creatives shaping the future of speciality coffee
-
InterviewsCoffi Lab still targeting 50 new openings despite cost challenges
The dog-friendly coffee shop operator believes its openings target is “still possible”, but the increase in labour costs and the price of Arabica has “sharpened our focus”, founder James Shapland has told MCA.
-
Event NewsIn pictures: Hostech 2025
This year’s packed Hostech conference brought together senior leaders from across the UK’s hospitality sector to explore the technologies and trends shaping the industry’s digital future
-
NewsHospitality training scheme offers ‘significant’ progress on recruitment
During a media briefing yesterday, UKHospitality said the scheme addresses a “clear market failure” around connecting jobseekers with vacancies
-
NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including GDK, PizzaExpress, Sinners, and more
-
NewsOle & Steen appoints former Starbucks exec as CMO
The Danish bakery chain has appointed Sarah Harris as group CMO to support its next phase of international expansion, bringing over 25 years marketing experience
-
Analysis & InsightOperators tap into late-night coffee culture as demand for alternative social spaces rises
Brands are responding to shifting consumer habits and a growing demand for social spaces that don’t centre on alcohol, according to speakers at The London Coffee Festival 2025
-
Event NewsGail’s to launch sustainable ice teas
Gail’s head of coffee Jessica Worden told London Coffee Festival the brand is launching two new cold-brew iced teas infused with repurposed fruit pulp
-
NewsSSP signs deal to transform Southampton airport dining
SSP will assume immediate operation of the existing landside and airside bars, with plans to redevelop both sites into modernised bar kitchen concepts
-
NewsMarch inflation increase adds to supply chain pressures for hospitality
Year-on-year inflation rose to +2.0% in March 2025, signalling persistent pressures in key categories despite overall relatively low levels of inflation
-
NewsJohn Lewis ramps up hospitality investment
The retailer plans to grow its number of in-store cafés and restaurants this year, tapping into rising demand for shopping-hospitality experiences
-
Analysis & Insight'Vibecession': Consumer confidence falls as cost pressures mount
The spring update from PwC found that 87% of consumers are worried about the UK economy, 84% are concerned about the cost of living, and 40% plan to cut back on eating out in the next year
-
NewsUKHospitality backs Oxford Street pedestrianisation
The trade body has backed plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street and is calling for hospitality to play a central role in transforming the area into a thriving, mixed-use destination
-
Analysis & InsightKrispy Kreme reports Q1 loss, prepares UK brand repositioning
The global doughnut brand reported a 15.3% drop in net revenue to $375.2m in Q1 2025, with organic revenue down 1%
-
NewsJoe & The Juice returns to profit for FY24
The food-to-go operator posted global revenue of £320m in FY24, up 17% on 2023, as it returned to profit, confirming continued expansion plans across its core markets
-
NewsPatisserie Valerie owner posts full-year loss
Flour Power Group’s total sales held steady at £25.3m, with growth in online and wholesale helping to balance out higher costs
-
InterviewsCRG targets 10 Mowchi sites by end of 2025
The Asian street food concept is set to reach 10 UK sites by the end of the year, with four to five openings planned in the near term
-
NewsCUPP unveils Express format for rapid boba expansion
The compact grab-and-go units are aimed at convenience retail, gyms, service stations, restaurants, holiday parks and more and promise fast setup and return on investment