All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 12
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NewsOn-trade remains challenging for Fever-Tree
Its UK on-trade revenue fell 9% in the full year to 31 December 2025, versus 2024, although the rate of decline eased in the second half, Fever-Tree reported.
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Analysis & InsightFood to go spend sees significant uplift
Average spend in the food to go sector has increased by 8.5%, driven by existing customers trading up to premium options, add-ons and higher basket values, rather than the sector expanding its market reach, Lumina Intelligence has found
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InterviewsLittle Door & Co: ‘We are looking outside London’
The experiential ‘house party’ bar group has two new openings lined up for 2026 as it looks to capitalise on the momentum in the business which is achieving like-for-like growth across its venues, co-founders Kamran Dehdashti and Jamie Hazeel tell MCA.
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NewsDomino’s announces senior team changes
Former Marston’s CEO and CFO Andrew Andrea has now assumed his role as CFO at the pizza delivery business, while CMO Sarah Barron has been promoted as part of Domino’s focus on achieving its FY26 strategic priorities.
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NewsPizzaExpress launches new weekday deals
From this week, the pizza restaurant business is now offering a new £10 Power Lunch and After School Club deal, featuring a selection of menu favourites for £5, which will be available at selected time from Monday to Friday.
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NewsMama Li: ‘I want to elevate Chinese cuisine’
Founder Catherine Hua is looking to capitalise on the demand for specialised Chinese cuisine outside the traditional confines of Chinatown, she tells MCA
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NewsGreene King announces new estate strategy
The restructure of its managed estate will see around 150 managed pubs converted to leased and tenanted or franchise, and around the same number evaluated for a potential sale. Separately, Zoe Bowley has decided to step down as managing director of Greene King Pubs
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InterviewsPapa Johns’ confident 2026 ‘will be one of our best years on record’
The pizza delivery brand’s UK sales have continued to gain momentum with the business recording 35 weeks of consecutive growth following the implementation of its turnaround plan in 2023, Chris Phylactou, managing director UK & Europe tells MCA.
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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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NewsUKHospitality calls for broad package of support on energy costs
The trade body’s CEO Allen Simpson has written to energy secretary Ed Miliband calling for the government to deliver financial help for hospitality business hits by the inflationary impact of the war in Iran.
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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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NewsDomino’s confident of further headroom for market share growth
Interim CEO Nicola Frampton said the business’ strategy for 2026 was anchored in its core business and capabilities, with a number of planned innovations across its menu items and digital platform.
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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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InterviewsAllpress: ‘There is real interest in higher quality coffee’
The Asahi-owned business, which is just about to open its fifth UK cafe, is seeing a migration from customers towards higher quality coffee despite the rising cost of green coffee beans, UK managing director Agnes Potter tells MCA
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NewsJoe & The Juice expansions delivery coverage
The brand has partnered with Uber Eats, expanding its delivery coverage across the UK, in order to tap into growing demand for breakfast and functional drinks to order.
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NewsTilray Brands acquires BrewDog Australia
The deal includes BrewDog’s Australian brewing and production facility in Brisbane, Queensland, along with a portfolio of owned and franchised BrewDog bars across Australia.
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NewsDomino’s sees full year profits fall
The pizza delivery group reported a 15% drop in underlying profit before tax, to £91.2m in FY25, despite marginal sales growth, delivering full year results in line with guidance.
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Analysis & InsightBars, pubs and clubs lead spend growth in February
The bars, pubs and clubs category grew spend by 3.3% in February – ahead of the overall eating and drinking out market, according to the latest Barclays Consumer Spend report.
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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