All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 9
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InterviewsUber Eats ‘as strong as ever’
UK general manager Matthew Price says moves by Honest Burgers, Joe & The Juice and PizzaExpress’ to join Uber Eats is a “vote of confidence” in the platform.
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InterviewsLiberation/Cirrus merger gives group ‘critical scale’
CEO Jonathan Lawson tells MCA the deal has many strategic benefits for the combined group, and how it can flex its offering as it enters London
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NewsFulham Share reports ‘creditable performance’
Franco Manca operator continues momentum despite disruption to consumer confidence, costs and public transport
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NewsFranco Manca scales back openings for 2023
In its half year report, Fulham Shore said it would be imprudent to maintain 2022’s opening tally of 18 new restaurants
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NewsAMT sold for £1.75m
A total of 25 of AMT’s 43 sites were included as part of the deal, with a further six subsequently sold to Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen for £62.5k
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InterviewsMarston’s: ‘Going to the pub is still high on the to do list’
Following the pub operator’s 2022 financial update, CEO Andrew Andrea explains to MCA why he’s remaining optimistic in the face of inflation and cost of living pressures
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Interviews50 Eggs eyes London debut
The Yardbird operator is resurrecting plans to bring the award-winning TriSpan-backed concept to London
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Interviews‘Richard Caring’s very tough, but if you get a return, he’s happy.’
Former Ivy Collection CEO David Campbell describes his experiences working for “awkward bosses”, who include Caring, as well as Bernie Eccleston and Richard Branson
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InterviewsBig Table explores Banana Tree conversions
Banana Tree MD Anne Chow tells MCA its new backer will also give it better access to new site opportunities
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InterviewsCooks Coffee Co: ‘We want to bridge the gap to Caffe Nero’
The Esquires and Triple Two operator is looking to fast-track outlet expansion, executive chairman Keith Jackson tells MCA
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NewsGreene King acquires Hickory’s
The pub company plans to leverage its scale and accelerate the national roll out of the smokehouse restaurant brand with “significant growth” over time
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NewsTim Martin: ‘Momentous challenge’ to lure customers back to pubs
The Wetherspoon chairman described a “painstakingly slow” recovery after lockdown, as the pub company posted a loss of £30.4m
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InterviewsDavid Campbell: ‘Turning round a company is never easy’
The former Wagamama CEO revists the task at hand at the Pan-Asian brand, which was “flat-lining” and in a “pretty bad state” when he took over in 2013
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InterviewsDavid Campbell: PizzaExpress restructure ‘great for everyone’
The former CEO discussed the turnaround job at the casual dining chain at MCA’s Restaurant Conference
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InterviewsRudy’s aims for six in London
The Mission Mars pizzeria concept is gearing up to open in Fairgame’s new competitive socialising venue in Canary Wharf
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InterviewsFarmer J adapts model to focus on customer experience
Founder Jonathan Recanati said its first West End site in Regent Street felt more like a restaurant than a fast food outlet
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InterviewsVarious Eateries: ‘We’re waiting for that long overdue normality’
CEO Yishay Malkov said economic uncertainty meant he was far more cautious about expansion than he was six months ago
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Analysis & InsightFoodservice makes modest contribution to growth
The services sector grew by 0.4% in July 2022, with accommodation and food service activities contributing 0.03 percentage points, ONS data reveals
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NewsWolfox lines up three sites in London
The Brighton-based café, bar and restaurant group, is launching two sites in The Strand and one in Covent Garden
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InterviewsTRG: ‘Anything that helps the consumer is welcome’
Chief executive Andy Hornby speaks to MCA about introducing modest price increases, hedging the group’s utilities supply for three years, and the softening of delivery volumes