All Food to go articles – Page 4
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NewsGroup like-for-likes slip 0.2% in February
Dismal weather and cautious spending stunted managed hospitality groups’ growth last month, the NIQ RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reports
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Analysis & InsightCACI: ‘Successful brands are turning excitement and loyalty into growth’
Speaking at MCA’s recent Food to Go Conference, Paul Langston shared sales and transaction data from the 30-plus brands that CACI tracks within the sector and reflected on what has driven their growth
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InterviewsPret is continuing to evolve through new formats
With the launch of its first kiosks, a planned drive-thru opening and hybrid regional shops, the food to go retailer is keen to tap into further growth opportunities in the UK, chief executive Pano Christou shares
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InterviewsInternational growth: ‘The rewards and benefits are there’
Going global may involve lengthy processes, but for WatchHouse, Farmer J and Sandwich Sandwich there are huge opportunities to be had outside the UK, they told MCA’s Food to Go Conference
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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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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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InterviewsCoco di Mama: ‘Retail has been transformational for us’
Managing director Sara McKennedy says expansion of the food-to-go brand’s retail partnerships is providing the business with more growth levers and helping it to diversify against risk
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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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NewsGerman bakery brand lines up UK debut
Known for its cinnamon rolls, Cinnamood has already established itself in 12 other international markets and has lined up a debut UK franchise site in Camden Town to open in Q2 2026
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NewsIn pictures: MCA’s Food to Go Conference 2026
Many big name brands took to the stage, including McDonald’s, Pret, Caffè Nero UK, Greggs, Gail’s, Popeyes, Black Sheep Coffee, Coco di Mama and many more
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InterviewsPret: ‘Tests on the right mechanism for a meal deal are ongoing’
The food to go retailer is undertaking further trials to gauge what the right mechanism is, “if any”, for a permanent roll out, CEO Pano Christou shares at MCA’s Food to Go Conference
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NewsYolk launches £1m fundraise to kickstart expansion
The ‘fine fast-food brand’ has launched another round of fundraising to facilitate the opening of its next two sites.
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OpinionDreaming of global growth
From New York, to the Republic of Ireland, to the Middle East, ambitious British brands are looking outwards to international opportunties, MCA’s Food to Go conference heard
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Analysis & InsightLumina Intelligence: ‘Food to go has weathered the storm’
Against a backdrop of cautious consumer confidence, the latest Food to Go Market Report shows weekly frequency across the food to go market is up 1.6% with penetration also rising
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InterviewsAtis: ‘We are focused on embedding last year’s growth’
While 2026 will see much the same level of new openings planned, the London salad concept is planning to focus much more on the customer and the product, than chasing new sites, co-founder Philip Honer tells MCA.
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NewsGreggs reports profit slide despite rising sales
Total sales at the food to go retailer were up 6.8% during the 52 weeks ended 27 December 2025, but it reported a drop in statutory profit before tax of 17.9%, to £167.4m for 2025 versus the previous year as a result of a “tough environment” for the sector
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NewsBook your place at next week’s Food to Go Conference
Hear from senior leaders of brands including McDonald’s, Pret, Caffè Nero UK, Gail’s, Joe & The Juice, Farmer J and many more at the event on Thursday 5 March
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Analysis & InsightRestaurants kick off new year with strong growth in delivery sales
While takeaway sales remain challenged, the latest NIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker shows like-for-like delivery sales in January were 7.4% ahead of the same month in 2025
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NewsMcDonald’s joins MCA’s Food to Go Conference
The 5 March event now features an exclusive Q&A with McDonald’s UK chief restaurant officer Patrick Gerber, who will share insights into the brand’s plan to stay on top, its big bets for 2026, and how customer experience remains king at the Golden arches. Book your tickets here today.