All Food to go articles
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NewsCumberland Farms set to lose anchor Starbucks franchise
The Issa brother’s petrol station empire, formerly known as EG Group, has reportedly been informed by the coffee giant that its UK franchise will not be renewed
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NewsTossed unveils new menu and store format
The healthy eating brand’s new ‘Feel Good, Your Way’ campaign places an emphasis on personalisation and nutrition
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OpinionWill Subway’s blueprint get it back on top in the UK?
The sandwich giant will be hoping its new growth strategy can bolster its standing against both established quick-service players like Greggs and hungry market challengers such as Jersey Mike’s
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InterviewsSubway: ‘The UK remains a key focus for investment and expansion’
Suzette Burger, VP of strategic execution for Subway EMEA, tells MCA hundreds of new openings are planned across the UK as part of the group’s ambition to double its footprint
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InterviewsYO! ‘We are confident there is significant headroom for further expansion’
The sushi brand tells MCA it’s had an “incredibly encouraging” performance over the past year – particularly across its retail kiosk estate – and is exploring further opportunities with existing and prospective retail partners
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NewsIsobel Childs departs Black Sheep Coffee
Chief growth officer Isobel Childs has left her role at Black Sheep Coffee, following eight years at the business. The coffee shop chain recently opened its first drive-thru in Blackburn and is continuing to expand in the UK and overseas.
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NewsProper Good: ‘Nothing is off the table’
The Professor Green-backed business wants to offer a more nutritious alternative in the fast-food market without preaching to customers about what they should eat, managing director Rebecca Tye tells MCA
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NewsBewliehill ceases trading
The seasonal eatery concept has shuttered its two remaining London sites after the group entered administration last week
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InterviewsWahaca: ‘We are in an environment that is innovate or die’
CEO Gemma Glasson told MCA’s Innovation Conference she is exploring opportunities around retail and grab-and-go to help drive growth, speaking alongside WatchHouse’s Caroline Ottoy and Tom James of Bill’s
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NewsStrong increase in demand helps turbo charge turnover and boost profits for Blank Street
The New York-founded coffee shop chain saw its UK turnover grow more than 70% in FY25, while operating profit almost trebled
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NewsSubway unveils blueprint to fuel EMEA growth
The sandwich giant has revealed a new look and brand proposition aimed at supporting plans to double its footprint across Europe, the Middle East and Africa within five years
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NewsPizzaExpress to debut food-to-go range at Thorpe Park
Launching in partnership with Merlin Entertainments and Aramark, the hot single portion pizzas will be served from a branded PizzaExpress Airstream at Thorpe Park’s Halloween Fright Nights this month.
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OpinionGreggs workers treated like ‘numbers on a spreadsheet’
Spare a thought for Greggs factory workers in Penrith, Kelso, Seaham and Enfield who are now facing the anxious prospect of an uncertain future
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NewsJersey Mike’s confirms three further London locations
The US-born sub brand has confirmed it will launch sites on New Oxford Street, Baker Street and Covent Garden’s Cranbourn Street following its forthcoming Soho debut
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NewsFarmer J reports 50% revenue jump
Turnover grew from £27.9m in 2024, to £41.1m last year, driven by new openings and continued like-for-like sales growth, with at least five new UK sites planned for 2027 and two further US openings
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NewsGreggs defends manufacturing job cuts as part of efficiency drive
CEO Roisin Currie has defended plans to cut up to 740 manufacturing jobs, arguing that the bakery chain’s continued growth has created opportunities to consolidate production and improve efficiency across its supply chain
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NewsGreggs to consolidate manufacturing with 740 job losses
The bakery chain delivered 7.7% sales growth in Q3 of 2026, supported by the successful launch of new products and more settled weather in August and September
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NewsAtis further extends category offering with move into wraps
The brand, known for its salad bowls, is to begin rolling out the new four-strong wraps range from 6 October, alongside a refreshed autumn menu. It’s also lined up a new site in Bayswater, which is due to open in November.
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NewsJersey Mike’s founder backs UK growth with 400-store ambition
Peter Cancro dismissed concerns over rising operating costs in the UK, declaring there is an “unbelievable” opportunity for the brand, and predicting British consumers will embrace the chain’s hot subs
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NewsCo-op axes standalone food to go stores
The mini stores serving breakfast meal boxes, a lunchtime deli selection, and pizzas cooked on demand were designed to take on the foodservice sector