All Coffee shops & Cafes articles – Page 4
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Weekend Press‘Too hot to shop’: Misery for High Street retailers as UK heatwave sees shopping trips melt away
June’s heat caused a meltdown on Britain’s high streets. Shopper numbers fell 1.8 per cent year-on-year as it was ‘too hot to shop’, said the British Retail Consortium
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InterviewsThe Real Eating Company considers acquisitions
The independent café group, which operates eight locations across the Southeast, is in discussions with two businesses, founder Helena Hudson tells MCA
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Bunga, Urban Pubs & Bars, Wetherspoon, Wingstop, and more
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NewsLavazza chair blames hedge funds for coffee price spike and market instability
Speculative activity in the relatively small coffee futures market has pushed prices to “totally unsustainable” levels for both the industry and consumers
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Analysis & InsightSober, social and open late: cafés tap into new evening rituals
While bars and pubs have long dominated evening socialising, an increasing number of consumers are now seeking venues that offer an alcohol-free alternative, and cafés are stepping up to meet that demand
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NewsKnoops secures first US site; looks to scale in UK
The premium chocolate drinks business has secured a site in Salt Lake City Utah as part of a cluster of US openings planned for the next six to nine months. Meanwhile it has appointed Lucy Winzer to help scale the brand in the UK.
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NewsFoodCo UK targeting 12 new sites per year
The franchise operator of Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue is on track to reach 100-sites before the end of the year, with the latter brand gaining traction in the UK, CEO Michael Arbuckle told MCA.
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NewsTaco Bell to open 30 Live Mas Cafés by the end of 2025
The US fast food chain is expanding its indulgence-focused café concept across California and Texas
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NewsBenugo turnover surpasses £134m
The café, deli, and restaurant group achieved the highest turnover in its 26-year history in 2024, while securing new contracts at locations like St Paul’s Cathedral and Windsor Castle
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NewsLola’s Cupcakes triples pre-tax profits
The bakery business, which trades from 40+ locations, reported sales of more than £26m in 2024, with plans to continue expanding in the Southeast and beyond
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Speedboat Bar, The Evolv Collection, Emerald Hospitality Group, and more
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News200 Degrees announces record sales
The coffee shop, roastery and wholesale business – owned by The Nero Group – reported revenue had broken through the £20m mark for the first time, in the year to 31 March 2025.
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NewsGreggs trials Eco Drive-Thru as part of sustainability push
New features at the Winchester site include sun tubes that reduce the need for artificial lighting, smart daylight harvesting systems, and solar panels powering all digital signage year-round
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NewsBadiani to launch crowdfunding campaign
The Italian gelato shop operator, which has 14 UK sites, is to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube as it looks to scale internationally.
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NewsTwo more operators revealed for Marylebone’s Loxton Walk
Melrose & Morgan and Matchado are set to open new cafés at Loxton Walk, a new mixed-use retail and leisure destination launching in Marylebone later this year
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Heartwood, Thunderbird, Rudy’s, Wagamama, Lucky Franks, ScandiKitchden, and more
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NewsHow a new wave of food-to-go operators are premiumising lunch
In the latest episode of MCA’s Takeaway podcast series, founders from Atis, The Salad Project, Sandwich Sandwich and Yolk share how they’ve built loyal followings with bold menus and transparent sourcing
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NewsOle & Steen UK delivers double-digit EBITDA growth
For the year ending 31 December 2024, UK revenue rose to £36.6m, up from £34.8m in 2023. EBITDA reached £4.8m, with strong trading in Q4 driving +17% like-for-like sales growth
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InterviewsMaginhawa Group looking to expand ice cream and café concepts
The multi-concept hospitality group is looking to open further Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream and Café Mama & Sons venues, and is considering options for international expansion, founder Omar Shah has told MCA.
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InterviewsMouse Tail Coffee eyes measured growth as it tests city model
Founded in 2013 as a coffee van in Peckham, the brand now operates six London sites, alongside roastery Mission Coffee Works, and an in-house bakery supplying its stores