All Coffee shops & Cafes articles – Page 4
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Analysis & InsightWatchHouse: ‘The most important thing we’re monitoring is guest opinion score’
Finance director James Elliott told MCA’s Hostech Conference the financial performance of the coffee house group is the result of getting that guest experience right
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NewsRoasting Plant Coffee seeks franchise partners
The specialty coffee shop operator is searching for franchisees to support further growth in London and the UK, as well as securing new international licensing agreements
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InterviewsChaiiwala market mapping suggests potential for 800 US sites
The former global CEO of KFC is advising on the Indian street food café’s expansion across the pond, with the business also targeting a further 400 UK locations over the next decade, it told The Grocer.
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NewsCooks Coffee grows sales by 23%
The Esquires operator opened a net 12 new stores during the financial year, with UK like-for-like growth of 1.8%
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Analysis & InsightBritain’s restaurant industry is entering its biggest consumer shift since casual dining
Consumers no longer separate eating from the rest of their day-to-day activity, identity and lifestyle. Food now sits inside an ecosystem connected to fitness culture, wearable technology, supplementation, sleep optimisation, healthcare and personal productivity
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InterviewsUrban Baristas lines up 10 to 15 further openings for the year
Founder Huw Wardrope tells MCA the specialty coffee chain will ramp up expansion, having secured franchising agreements for more than 50 territories
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Weekend PressMatcha price doubles on Gen Z’s thirst for drink, says coffee boss
Gabriel Shohet, co-founder of Black Sheep Coffee, tells The Times demand for matcha drinks among Gen Z has caused the price of the Japanese tea to almost double
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NewsDozens of hospitality companies recognised in Sunday Times Best Places to Work list 2026
Dishoom, Moto, Bella Italia and Ardent Pub Group are among the 60 hospitality businesses to feature on the 2026 UK list
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NewsHospitality sees ‘some of the largest falls’ in payroll numbers as UK unemployment rises
UKHospitality has said rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities in the sector are the results of ’endless cost increases’
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NewsBewiched Coffee opens four in two months
The independent coffee shop chain recently opened in Northampton, Olney, Attleborough, and Rugby, with a further three to five sites in the pipeline for 2026
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NewsUS chain Go Greek Yogurt to make UK debut
The yogurt bar and café concept will launch its first UK bricks and mortar site in London’s Mayfair under plans to grow its estate to 50 locations globally by 2027
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NewsPlatter John Lewis concept to launch this month
Launched in partnership with Benugo, as part of a multi-million pound investment in its in-store dining experience, the new concept will replace 32 cafés across the retailer’s estate
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NewsStarbucks to take $400m charge as it cuts more corporate staff
Sales have rebounded for the coffee chain but renovations and barista hires under the turnaround plan have come at a cost, the Financial Times repots
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils new hospitality brand
Amid rising demand for its in-store dining offer, the retail giant is launching a new own-brand café and restaurant concept across its estate
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NewsPret appoints chief supply chain officer
Stefan Porter has joined the food to go operator to take up the newly created role, where he will be responsible for supply chain, logistics, buying, technical and sustainability functions
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Analysis & InsightHas Starbucks got its froth back?
Having popularised espresso-based coffee around the world, Starbucks has lost ground to an influx of innovative challenger brands and youth-focussed independents. After launching a well-publicised turnaround plan, MCA explores how its Back to Starbucks strategy is faring
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NewsIn pictures: Pret opens first drive thru in Warrington
Launched in partnership with Motor Fuel Group, the shop marks a new trial format for the food to go operator as it continues to grow its estate
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NewsStarbucks: ‘We believe this quarter reflects the turn in our turnaround’
The US coffee giant has delivered growth on both the top and bottom line for the first time in more than two years in its Q2 results
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InterviewsPret CEO: ‘We’re doing everything in our control to mitigate costs and protect our customers’
Pano Christou says the impact of the US-Israel war with Iran is causing some cost volatility, but the group currently has no plans to raise prices. The food to go retailer launched its new spring menu today with a heavy focus on high-protein dishes
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NewsTube strikes knock hospitality revenue by 18%
Data from Harri shows pubs lost over half of their weekly takings during last week’s strikes with QSR outlets also significantly impacted