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InterviewsBlack Sheep Coffee: ‘The main focus is honestly just growth’
Chief growth officer Isobel Childs says the coffee shop chain is aiming to reach 300 UK sites by end of 2028 with franchise agreements now in place across the country
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NewsKricket heads to Dubai for international debut
The London-based modern Indian group is also exploring opportunities to open in Abu Dhabi with co-founder Rik Campbell saying it wants to eventually open several sites across the GCC
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NewsFulham Shore weighs restructuring options for The Real Greek
The Greek-focused casual dining chain could face a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) under options being considered by its parent company
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NewsBrewDog bars to reduce craft range and begin selling rival beers to revive fortunes
Chief executive Irwin Simon has said he also hopes to restore growth at the ailing craft brewer and bar group by cutting prices and getting ‘more females drinking beer’
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NewsTortilla renews Deliveroo partnership as it enters multi aggregator delivery arrangement
The new agreement will see the fast casual Mexican chain strengthen its delivery proposition by partnering with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat across its UK estate
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NewsTilray acquires BrewDog’s US assets
The deal includes BrewDog’s brewery, pub, and hotel in Columbus, Ohio, as well as pubs in New Albany and Cleveland, and its site in Las Vegas, Nevada
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NewsShake Shack to launch first halal-friendly restaurant
The group’s new Manchester site, which is set to open later this month, will be the first to only serve halal-certified meat
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NewsThe Coffee House to accelerate expansion after securing further investment
The Northwest-based coffee shop operator has set out a long-term ambition to exceed 200 sites nationally following the £7m in new investment from Andy Bell and Fergus Lyons
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NewsAzzurri explores Dave’s Hot Chicken sale
The TowerBrook Capital Partners-backed group is understood to be preparing a sale of the UK and European franchises of Dave’s Hot Chicken for later this year
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NewsCornish Bakery: ‘RISE concept represents a significant opportunity for us to reshape hospitality’
The independent bakery business says the RISE by Cornish Bakery brand ‘represents a next-level sector development in product, design, service experience, community engagement and trading hours’
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InterviewsYolk: ‘We’re absolutely trying to build something that will scale beyond central London’
Founder Nick Philpot tells MCA the ‘fine fast-food brand’ has learnt lessons around site selection following its recent CVA as it looks to return to the expansion trail
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NewsIrth Capital makes bid for Papa Johns International
The Qatari-backed investment fund has offered to pay $47 per share for the pizza giant, which would value it at around $1.5bn
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NewsCoaching Inn Group confirms seven new additions from RedCat estate
The pubs-with-rooms business will see its estate grow to 43 sites following the transition of seven RedCat Independent Pub locations into its portfolio
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InterviewsBrewDog buyer: ‘There was no money left’
Tilray CEO Irwin Simon said the craft beer brand will need a ‘ton of money’ ploughed into it to just to get it started again
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NewsAuntie Anne’s ‘seeing strong demand’ as system sales rise
The hand-baked pretzel franchise has reported a sales uplift of 14% across its UK estate for 2025 amid rising demand from consumers for on-the-go treats
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InterviewsGail’s: ‘We see opportunities to grow into new areas’
Managing director Nick Ayerst says the rapidly expanding bakery chain is looking to cast the net wider in terms of location types as it continues to grow
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InterviewsJoe & The Juice: ‘We’re now really venturing outside of London’
CEO Thomas Nørøxe says the juice, coffee and sandwich brand is targeting greater growth in the north of England and also preparing to make its debut in Ireland
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InterviewsTaco Bell: ‘We’re at a tipping point of penetration’
Ian Cranna, general manager for UK and Europe, told MCA’s Food to Go Conference the US Tex-Mex chain is bullish about its growth prospects in the UK
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NewsTilray Brands acquires BrewDog Australia
The deal includes BrewDog’s Australian brewing and production facility in Brisbane, Queensland, along with a portfolio of owned and franchised BrewDog bars across Australia.
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Interviews‘This is a completely new iteration of the brand’ – inside Jamie’s Italian 2.0
Brava Hospitality Group and Jamie Oliver Restaurants have joined forces to relaunch the casual dining juggernaut in the UK, but how are they bringing amore to the table this time?