All articles by Georgi Gyton
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NewsFoodCo UK targeting 12 new sites per year
The franchise operator of Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue is on track to reach 100-sites before the end of the year, with the latter brand gaining traction in the UK, CEO Michael Arbuckle told MCA.
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InterviewsNightcap: ‘Brighton i360 is great hedge for our bar business’
Nightcap acquired the tourist attraction after it went into administration at the end of last year, and is working to activate the 22,000 sq ft of hospitality space available, with a 460-cover beach restaurant set to open later this month, CEO Sarah Willingham says
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NewsBoost Juice operator sees strong results across estate
TD4 Brands has reported a 7.8% increase in sales to £14.9m, with the business focused on new sites in premium shopping centres
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Analysis & InsightConsumer sentiment on eating out showing strong rebound
18-34-year-olds continue to shape demand for affordability-driven choices and experiential dining, a new BDO report has found
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NewsPizza Pilgrims looking to add 10-plus sites by FY27
The 25-strong pizzeria business has reported record revenue for the year to 30 June 2024 – up 20% to £34.4m, while securing multiple new sites
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NewsHeavitree pubs recording strong top line trading
The Exeter-based brewery and pub company recorded an increase in turnover of 3.62%, to £3.52m, for the six month to 30 April 2025, with profit before tax of £1.5m for the period.
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NewsAdnams reduces borrowings by £7m
The brewer and pub operator said debt reduction and increased confidence in transformational investments would all lead to sustainable growth in shareholder value
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NewsEvolv Collection ‘happy’ with 2024 performance during transition period
The premium hospitality group, formerly known as D&D London, reported turnover of £126.4m, for the year ended 30 September 2024, with loss before tax amounting to £13.4m. Sales performance has been strong since the year end
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Analysis & InsightLumina Intelligence: ‘Adaption is key to a thriving pub sector’
The growing popularity of live sports, the trend for lower tempo occasions and opportunites around social media are all ways pubs can boost footfall, according to Lumina Intelligence
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InterviewsHickory’s: ‘We are feeling confident about our current pace’
With the rate of new openings increasing under Greene King’s ownership, MD John Welsh speaks to MCA about the investments driving the BBQ smokehouse brand forward
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News200 Degrees announces record sales
The coffee shop, roastery and wholesale business – owned by The Nero Group – reported revenue had broken through the £20m mark for the first time, in the year to 31 March 2025.
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NewsDishoom’s launches co-working spaces at Permit Room
Dishoom has partnered with Werksy to offer co-working space at its Permit Room venues in Brighton, Cambridge, and Portobello Road
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NewsTortilla undergoes debt financing; CFO to step down
The fast casual Mexican chain has entered a new financing agreement with its banking partner Santander, which extends its current debt facilities from £10m to £12.5m. Separately, CFO Maria Denny will step down in September
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NewsGDK ups investment in kitchen automation
The doner kebab chain is trialling robotic meat shavers, with a view to rolling them out within the next year, in order to boost productivity and keep labour costs down
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Analysis & InsightRetail, travel and leisure driving net outlet expansion
The travel is poised to see the strong growth in revenue within the RTL channel – up 5.1% to reach £2.5bn, driven by the continued recovery in rail and air passenger numbers, according to a new Lumina Intelligence report.
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NewsStar Pubs to invest £4.5m in outside spaces
Around 88 pubs will benefit from improved gardens this year, with a quarter of these being themed to Heineken brands – and 83 pub buildings will be revamped on the outside to boost their kerb appeal.
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NewsBadiani to launch crowdfunding campaign
The Italian gelato shop operator, which has 14 UK sites, is to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube as it looks to scale internationally.
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NewsChanging drinking habits fuelling NPD in ready-to-drink options
Gen Z aren’t necessarily less interested in alcohol than older generations, they just have different demands and drinking habits, according to Diageo.
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InterviewsOle & Steen: ‘There’s a renewed confidence in the business’
The Danish bakery and coffee shop paused new openings last year, but a strong sales performance and significant uplift in EBITDA last year has paved the way for discussions on expansion to restart again soon, UK MD Graham Hollinshead tells MCA
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NewsPlanned protests at KFC drive-thrus this summer
The fast food chain is bracing for a series of protests from animal rights activists The Humane League UK, in response to the its sourcing of fast-growing chicken breeds.