All Gail’s articles
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NewsGail’s MD departs, COO appointed
Managing director Nick Ayerst has left the business, while Stephen Clark, most recently of Tortilla, joins as chief operations officer
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NewsGong Cha looks to further global growth as profits rise
The UK-based Taiwanese tea brand, which is being acquired by Bain Capital, saw topline revenue grow 12% in 2025 to $212.3m alongside a 10% increase in adjusted EBITDA
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NewsPiper partners with Reeve the Baker
The investment will be used to support the regional bakery group’s growth across the South of England and into new market towns
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NewsPret and Gail’s explore more high-protein options amid GLP-1 boom
The bosses of Pret a Manger and Gail’s have hinted at plans to introduce a wider range of high-protein products and alternatives amid a rise in GLP-1 users
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NewsCapdesia completes majority acquisition of Alice Pizza
The foodservice sector specialist investor has partnered with Quadrivio & Pambianco to acquire the Italian fast casual pizza chain
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Weekend PressGail’s reveals menopause plan ahead of new laws
The bakery has become one of the first big consumer brands to reveal a “menopause action plan” ahead of new laws coming in next year, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsGail’s launches on Uber Eats to strengthen rapid delivery offer
The bakery chain, which until now has partnered exclusively with Deliveroo, says its tie-up with Uber Eats will enable it to expand its delivery footprint and make its artisan bakery offerings more easily accessible
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NewsBain Capital to acquire Gong Cha
The private equity firm says it will work closely with Gong Cha’s highly experienced management team to support the Taiwanese tea brand’s next phase of growth
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NewsWahaca acquired by Luke Johnson’s Risk Capital Partners
The deal follows the Mexican restaurant chain’s announcement, in March this year, that it was working with advisory firm BDO to identify a new strategic partner to inject fresh capital into the business and to support the next stage of its expansion.
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NewsGail’s builds foundations of new ‘drive-to’ model
Head of property Michelle Pollard-Smith said the challenge was to create a welcoming and comfortable environment “within a large, cavernous unit in a business park setting”, while supporting its new business model.
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Blend Family, KIBOU, Bancone, and more
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NewsGail’s appoints international MD
The rapidly expanding bakery chain has appointed McWin partner and head of foodservice Harry Goss as its first international managing director.
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Weekend PressBusiness leaders warn Labour ‘relentless’ taxation must stop
Dozens of business leaders including industry investor Luke Johnson have signed a letter calling for Labour to address the levies crippling founders, reports The Telegraph
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NewsGail’s considers reformulating menu to reduce calories
Speaking at the Food & Drink Expo, operations director Edyta Stec revealed that the premium bakery chain is exploring how it can better cater to health-conscious customers, as well as those on GLP-1 drugs
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NewsGail’s to make Yorkshire debut
Gail’s has lined up an opening in Knaresborough, as the bakery chain builds its footprint further north and away from its heartland of the Southeast
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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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Analysis & InsightGreggs now largest chain in UK branded coffee shop market
The food-to-go focused retailer has overtaken Costa Coffee to reach the top spot, according to Allegra World Coffee Portal, as consumers continue to embrace non-traditional coffee locations
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NewsNew sessions announced for Food To Go Conference
Gail’s, Taco Bell, Coco di Mama and Chaiiwala are among the big-name brands that have joined the line-up for MCA’s upcoming Conference, on 5 March.
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InterviewsGail’s: ‘We want to produce food ethically and protect the soil’
From ‘soil positive’ flour to single farm origin bread, the bakery chain is looking to push the boundaries of sustainable sourcing
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NewsGail’s plans 40 new sites in 2026
The artisan bakery business reported 22% revenue growth in its retail arm to £220m in 2025