All MCA Insight articles in February 2026 – Page 5
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NewsHotville eyes ‘year of significant growth’
The Nashville-style fried chicken brand says it achieved ‘record sales’ over the festive break and is now seeking franchisees as it looks to grow into a national chain
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NewsLondon pubs, accommodation drive ‘exceptional’ results for Butcombe Group
The premium pub operator named its London venues and Butcombe Boutique Inns offering as standout performers, with 9.7% like-for-like growth across its UK managed pub division
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Analysis & InsightSubway ‘struggling to define itself’ in competitive QSR sector
Following the brand’s $9.6bn acquisition by Roark Capital, the sandwich chain has failed to capitalise on the momentum in the wider quick service sector. Simon Brooke examines where the UK & Ireland business has lost ground to its rivals
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NewsLomond Leisure Group expands with Star Pubs
The Scottish hospitality operator now operates six venues, with further expansion on the cards following the opening of The Parliament Arms on the Royal Mile
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NewsPunch Pubs delivers £105m revenue, further EBITDA growth
Punch Pubs has reported total revenue of £105.1m for the 16 weeks ended 30 November 2025, with the operator recently completing or agreeing on 49 acquisitions - including 30 sites from McMullen’s
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NewsStarbucks appoints new regional director of operations
Martin McTigue joins the coffee chain as it returns to sales growth and expansion, having previously worked at Stonegate Group, Nando’s, and Greene King
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NewsMichelin 2026: JKS and Gordon Ramsay Restaurants add to star tally
JKS says it is now ‘the UK’s most Michelin-starred restaurant group’ after both Ambassadors Clubhouse in Mayfair and Legado in Shoreditch scored their first stars at this year’s ceremony
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NewsThe Revel Collective business and assets sold for £16.5m
An administrators’ report shows Revel’s bar business was sold to Neos Hospitality for £10m while Coral Pub Company acquired Peach Pubs for £6.5m
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NewsWestmorland grows turnover and profit against ‘uncertain economic backdrop’
The motorway service area operator says total turnover increased by 1.7% in its latest full year results with pre-tax profits rising to £8.1m
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NewsCoca-Cola confirms it will retain full ownership of Costa Coffee
The company’s chief financial officer has said there are no immediate plans to do anything with Costa other than ‘to get it performing even better’ following an aborted sale attempt
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NewsGreene King reaches 100 franchise pubs, lines up 30 more
The pub company plans to open 30 further franchise sites this year and will expand its franchise operations into Wales and the Southwest of England for the first time
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InterviewsXP Factory ‘hopeful we’ll see confidence come back this year’
Chief executive Richard Harpham tells MCA investors remain confident in the experiential leisure group despite it recently revising down profit forecasts
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Analysis & Insight‘A powerhouse of an operation’: Behind the numbers at The Devonshire
The Devonshire has topped the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list after just two years in business, with a stripped-back approach to British classics, legendary Guinness, and operational excellence. MCA explores how the Soho institution is leading a sector-wide return to elevated pub fare
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NewsBirmingham’s Couch named UK’s best cocktail bar
The popular West Midlands venue has climbed to the number one spot on this year’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars list with Liverpool’s Bar Glue coming in second place
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Analysis & InsightEating out volumes fell in the last quarter
Overall market penetration fell by 1ppt in the 13 weeks to 28 December 2025, compared to the same period the previous year, despite some operators reporting record trading over the festive period, according to Lumina Intelligence.
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NewsKFC to increase annual spend on British chicken to almost £100m
The fast food giant says only boneless chicken will now be sourced from other markets after adding wings to the list of products it sources from British farms
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NewsSale discussions continue following Sixes administration
The experiential cricket concept, which called in administrators back in December, has now shuttered several locations having been ‘unable to achieve a sustainable operating model amid fierce competition’
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NewsIlly to roll out self-service coffee bars nationwide
The premium coffee brand is launching a new ‘bean-to-cup’ self-service bar concept with a target to achieve 1,000 placements during the next five years
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NewsAmorino begins Scotland rollout
The 42-strong gelato specialist, which is targeting 100 stores by 2030, will open on Edinburgh’s North Bridge in partnership with Vittoria Hospitality Group
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Analysis & InsightValentine’s Day bookings surge 30%
Bookings for tables for two continue to dominate, but data also signals growing demand for double dates and group celebrations like Galentine’s, according to Dojo