Georgi Gyton
Georgi joined MCA as deputy editor in 2017 and has written extensively about all areas of the eating and drinking out sector. She has previously held senior roles at People Management and Event at Haymarket Media Group. Prior to that she spent seven years at William Reed, beginning her career at British Baker, before moving across to Meat Trades Journal and GlobalMeatNews.com.
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OpinionPop-up food markets: crowd pleaser or footfall stealer?
While festive and other temporary markets act as hubs of activity and are a draw for tourists, bringing more footfall into the area, are they always in the best interests of the permanent tenants they have popped-up next to?
NewsFirst speakers announced for MCA’s Food to Go Conference 2026
Pret, Tortilla, Greggs, Popeyes and WatchHouse are among the brands already announced for the conference next March, with early bird tickets on sale now.
NewsWahaca appoints new head of people and culture
Rupi Zani joins the Mexican-restaurant group following two years at Cote Restaurants, where she mostly recently held the role of business integrity director
NewsLeadenhall Market looking to become leading dining destination
The City of London Corporation is looking to position the 14th century market as a seven-day a week destination in order to drive footfall and sales, with F&B a key part of the tenant mix.
NewsSpudBros to open trial stores with EG On The Move
Following the opening of SpudBros Express stores in London, Liverpool and Sheffield, the jacket potato concept is to open sites at EG locations in Blackburn and Wakefield, with the potential for wider expansion
NewsHaute Dolci launches new 'luxury' kiosk concept
The premium dessert parlour has launched Dolci Mono at its Birmingham Bullring unit, offering customisable ice cream bars
NewsThe Clink’s Brixton prison restaurant to remain open
The charity, which has operated the prison dining room since 2014, announced in September that it would have to reapply for its contract in a competiive tender process.
NewsJoe & The Juice accelerates UK expansion
The Danish-founded juice, coffee and sandwich brand has ramped up its UK openings programme with four new sites opened across November and December – taking its total to 16 for the year – and several more lined up for early 2026.
InterviewsArdent Pub Group: British pub sector 'most revered drinking cultures in the world'
Founder Dominic Jacobs says his recent private investment deal for the three-strong pub company shows there is still a strong investment appetite for premium businesses
NewsPub-goers favour pre-booking
Gen Z are three times more likely to prefer tech-based ordering, with 34% of pub customers overall, preferring to order from their table via an app or website, found the new report from Zonal.
NewsTGI Fridays’ parent company looks to appoint administrators
Liberty Bar & Restaurant Group has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, in the latest twist in the tale of the beleaguered casual dining chain.
NewsBrewDog Bars’ joint MD to step down
Joint MD Martin Keith is to step down after 14 years at the brewer and pub operator, having begun his career as a GM at BrewDog’s third bar, at Glasgow Kelvingrove.
NewsXP Factory reports significant uplift in interim results
The operator of Boom Battle Bars and Escape Hunt achieved a 13% rise in revenue for the 26 weeks to 28 September 2025, describing the group as having given “a creditable performance” in a tough market environment.
OpinionGerry Carroll: ‘To present this budget as support is indefensible’
Valiant Pub Company’s co-founder accused the government of being either ‘incompetent in policy design or outright dishonest’. Featuring additional commentary from JW Lees and Oak Taverns.
Analysis & InsightYoung people planning to reduce festive drinking
Almost half (48%) of 18–34-year-olds are planning to drink less alcohol this Christmas, the latest Barclays Consumer Spend report has suggested.
Analysis & InsightHospitality F&B prices record a drop
Food and drink prices in the hospitality fell by 0.3% in October 2025, according to the latest Foodservice Price Index from CGA by NIQ and Prestige Purchasing, with vegetable prices down, but meat & poultry continuing to rise.
NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds-up the latest openings news, featuring Dave’s Hot Chicken, Brunning and Price, Alley Cats Pizza, Padella and more
Analysis & InsightRestaurant customers willing to pay more for quality ingredients
Healthy choices and ingredient quality have become leading drivers of restaurant selection, however having visited a venue before remains the key reason for choosing where to eat, according to Lumina Intelligence.
OpinionByron: What’s next for the embattled burger brand?
Having just avoided collapse for the fourth time in a decade, and with only seven restaurants remaining, MCA explores what the future might hold for the ‘proper hamburger’ business under 21-year-old investor, and founder of Niyamo Capital, Akshat Tibrewala - its new majority shareholder
OpinionSacha Lord: ‘How can pubs survive hammer blow budget?’
Night Time Industries Association chairman Sacha Lord has described Chancellor Rachel Reeves announcement on business rates reform as “an act of shocking betrayal”, with some businesses to see their rates rise by 400% or more.