All Coffee shops & Cafes articles – Page 8
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Knoops, The Ned, Bubala, and more
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InterviewsSandwich Sandwich: ‘We are laser-focused on London’
The brand has unveiled ambitious expansion plans, with founder Nick Kleiner confirming it will open 20 London stores within the next four years
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NewsExultant bolsters Pret A Manger portfolio with seven new sites
Following last year’s acquisition of the North West London territory, Exultant Group has added seven more Pret A Manger locations to its portfolio
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NewsHospitality insolvencies rise in January but annual decline offers hope
Insolvencies saw a 21% month-on-month increase in January 2025, rising from 225 in December to 273, according to the latest statistics
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NewsKnoops strengthens leadership team amid global expansion plans
The premium chocolate drinks brand has named Kai Hepworth as UK MD, alongside a leadership team shake-up including a new chair and COO
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NewsHospitality embraces AI to boost efficiency and experience
Workers are rapidly adopting AI to improve operations, with 91% of employees reporting a positive impact on their workplace, according to new research
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NewsGong cha signs 225-plus UK store franchise deal
A deal has been signed with Jinziex – a new company led by Diljit Brar, CEO of Goldex; Azha Rehman, founder & CEO of Kaspa’s Desserts; and Steve Falle, managing director of WY&SF Ltd.
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Analysis & InsightGreggs steps up security amid rising QSR shoplifting concerns
The bakery chain is ramping up security measures to protect staff and tackle shoplifting as theft continues to impact the high street
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InterviewsLittle Dessert Shop aiming for 100 sites in two years
The dessert parlour, which currently operates from around 50 locations, has five sites currently in the build phase and another five or six in the pipeline, founder Maz Ali tells MCA
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InterviewsUrban Baristas targets 30 stores as franchising fuels growth
The Australian-style coffee specialist is set to expand in 2025, with plans to grow its network to over 30 stores by the end of the year, following a strong first year of franchising
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NewsGovernment-backed hospitality employment programme launches
SWAP, which offers hospitality jobseekers fast-tracked training and work experience, has launched in Liverpool, with plans for a nationwide rollout later this year
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NewsHospitality leaders’ confidence drops amid cost pressures
64% of UK hospitality operators plan to cancel investment, while 59% anticipate cutting staff, and 57% expect to reduce employee benefits in response to rising costs and upcoming tax increases
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NewsCaffè Nero UK achieves 17% increase in EBITDA
The coffee chain added 29 new shops to its UK estate during FY24, and saw strong sales growth within its delivery, which contributed to a 10% increase in overall sales, to £333m.
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NewsButcombe CEO urges ‘common-sense’ approach to tax hikes
Jonathan Lawson has urged the government to reconsider the pace of tax and wage increases, warning of significant pressure on the sector
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NewsCosta Coffee raises barista pay ahead of NLW increase
The Coca-Cola owned coffee shop operator is set to increase wages for more than 15,000 baristas across its 1,500 UK company-owned stores, with starting pay rising 5% from 1 April 2025
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NewsGong cha appoints CFO to drive expansion
The bubble tea brand has appointed former KFC UK & Ireland CFO Matthew McCormick as its new global chief financial officer, as it continues its international expansion
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NewsPret CEO: franchising, AI, and the next phase of growth
Pret A Manger is accelerating its shift towards a franchise-first model, with CEO Pano Christou describing the move as a “real big bet” in the brand’s growth strategy
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Analysis & InsightNorthern cities lead hospitality growth as South lags behind
The North of England is outpacing the South in hospitality site growth and customer satisfaction, according to the latest data from Northern Restaurant & Bar and CGA by NielsenIQ
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InterviewsHeavenly Desserts targeting at least 10 UK openings in 2025
Alongside its growth in the UK, the premium dessert cafe has seven sites due to open in Canada this year, as well as its first locations in Pakistan and Germany, managing director Yousif Aslam told MCA
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NewsNero Group posts record sales in H1
The owner of Caffe Nero, Coffee#1 and 200 Degrees, reported record sales of £310m for the first half of its financial year