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InterviewsBig Table Group exploring new concept as it sets out Las Iguanas turnaround strategy
CEO Alan Morgan tells MCA the Latin American brand will also double down on its food offer having been given a ‘clean slate’ following the approval of its restructuring plan
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NewsSmacks reports ‘strong momentum’ with Q1 system sales up 49%
The London-born QSR chain, which recently secured the backing of hip-hop duo Krept & Kronan, says it is accelerating its franchise recruitment programme off the back of the results
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NewsCoppa Collective’s like-for-like growth ‘outpacing the benchmark’
The group described the first half of its financial year as ‘a period of good progress’ with sales up and losses narrowing
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NewsDin Tai Fung reports ‘good sustainable growth’ across London estate
The Taiwan-founded xiao long bao specialist says it is now ‘fully established’ in London having grown turnover by nearly 25% and pre-tax profits up by more than 50% in 2025
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NewsFormer Greene King Scotland sites up for sale
Christie & Co has been appointed to market the Burnett Arms Hotel in Kemnay, The Bonnie Beastie in Forres, The Carnock Inn in Carnock and The Abercromby Arms in Tullibody
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NewsDavid Lloyd explores £4bn London listing
Private equity owner TDR Capital is exploring a potential flotation of the premium health and fitness operator, according to The Times
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NewsPPHE deal with Leonardo Hotels owner ‘not capable of being delivered’
The proposed takeover by Fattal Hotel Group was was derailed after Euro Plaza Holdings, which owns around 33% of PPHE, indicated it would not support the transaction
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NewsBrunning & Price delivers strong LFLs as growth outpaces market
The country pub operator said its strong performance was supported by investment in outdoor food and drink service pods and favourable weather in 2025 driving footfall and drinks sales
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NewsCoca-Cola calls in restructuring advisors at Costa after aborted sale
The soft drinks giant is working with AlixPartners and Alvarez & Marsal in the wake of its failed attempt to shift the coffee chain for £2bn, The Sunday Times reports
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InterviewsWhich Wich: ‘We’re at the next chapter in our growth journey’
The US-founded customisable sandwich concept is finally beginning to roll out across the UK with master franchisee Rami Awada telling MCA there are seven openings currently in the pipeline
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NewsWhitbread: ‘We think the plan we’ve laid out is the right one’
Following its Q1 results, the group has pushed back against calls from activist investor Corvex Management to reduce UK capex saying it ‘would not be the right thing to do’
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NewsWraps & Wings looks to shift away from delivery-led model as it unveils new look
The Eatphoria-owned brand says its new design has been created to transform the customer experience and better reflect its evolved identity as it targets 20 new openings in two years
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NewsFlat Iron returns to profit following record year
The affordable steakhouse chain says its estate performed ‘exceptionally well in difficult market conditions’ in its latest financial results with sales growing by more than 40%
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NewsWhitbread delivers ‘strong and improved’ Q1 performance
The group has reported total sales growth of 2% in the first quarter of its financial year and says its new five-year accelerating growth plan is being executed ‘at pace’
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NewsBrava continues expansion of Pronto Pasta
The virtual brand is now available in more than 80 Prezzo Italian locations with further growth planned
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NewsJamie Oliver Group appoints new chairman
Well-known advertising executive Anthony Freedman joins the group’s board, describing the opportunity to work alongside the eponymous celebrity chef as an ‘honour’
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NewsYum! Brands to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7bn
The US fast food group says the deal, which follows a strategic review of the struggling pizza chain, positions it for ‘long-term growth and shareholder value creation’
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NewsWagamama launches airport grab-and-go concept
The pan-Asian brand describes the format, which has just opened at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, as ‘a travel-first evolution of the Wagamama experience’
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NewsAmEx acquires TheFork for $700m
American Express, which is acquiring the Paris-based restaurant reservations booking app from TripAdvisor, also owns Resy and Tock
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InterviewsAmber Taverns: ‘Big screen sport is still very important for us’
James Baer, chairman of the popular community pub operator, says the World Cup represents a huge opportunity for the group with events now a key driver for growth