All Coffee shops & Cafes articles – Page 7
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NewsPret trials new shop format targeting hybrid workers in towns
The trial will see Pret shift from its traditional grab-and-go model towards a more dine-in focused offer, with more seating, made-to-order food and added features such as a children’s play area
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InterviewsKnead Bakery targets 10 sites as it opens first city centre location
Founded in 2020, the business has grown quickly with a model that combines handmade products, local sourcing and an independent ethos
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InterviewsJoe & the Juice: ‘It’s still only the beginning for us in the UK’
CEO Thomas Nørøxe tells MCA the food to go chain continues to see potential for up to 500 sites in the UK alone, with growth to be found across new day parts, formats, and occasions
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NewsPret owner explores new investors ahead of possible IPO
The European investment group, which acquired Pret for £1.5bn in 2018, has engaged advisers to explore options including a stake sale, people familiar with the matter told the FT
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NewsTwo Magpies on track for another profitable year
The café and bakery group achieved a £450k profit in its last financial year by focusing on improving efficiencies to combat increasing costs
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InterviewsHermanos to expand across the UK
The Colombian coffee roaster plans to grow its footprint beyond London as it doubles down on direct sourcing, sustainability, and customer experience
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Analysis & InsightQSR operators lead growth in the eating and drinking out market
Travel is expected to be the best performing segment of the total eating and drinking out market in 2025, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsCaffè Nero UK’s Will Stratton-Morris steps down from CEO role
Stratton-Morris has taken up a new group role as chief business development officer, with the search for a new CEO underway
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NewsPatisserie Valerie owner narrows losses
The bakery business reported turnover of £20.3m, down 20% year-on-year, reflecting a strategic restructuring of its retail estate and a shift towards profitable growth
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NewsHospitality sector to save £3m through new energy efficiency scheme
The initiative, delivered by Zero Carbon Services, will provide one-to-one support for pubs, restaurants, cafés and hotels to identify and implement cost-effective energy-saving measures
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including GDK, PizzaExpress, Sinners, and more
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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
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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
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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