All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 2
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken named ‘One to Watch’ at R200 awards
Wingstop, Big Mamma, Brother Marcus and Pizza Pilgrims were among the other winners at Restaurant’s annual awards.
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NewsArc Inspirations’ appoints new FD
Ciara Allen has left the Leeds-based bar business, with Vicki Musto stepping up from her role as head of finance to take on the FD role.
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NewsCafés and restaurants exempt from ‘milkshake tax’
Lattes and milkshakes made in cafes and restaurants will be exempt from the government’s proposed ‘milkshake tax’, which will only apply to packaged drinks, health secretary Wes Streeting is due to tell the Commons today.
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NewsMarston’s achieves significant uplift in profit before tax
The 1,300-strong pub group reported a 71.3% in profit before tax of £72.1m for the 52 weeks to 27 September 2025 – up from £42.1m for the same period in 2024, although total revenue dipped slightly over the period.
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NewsDomino’s CEO steps down
Andrew Rennie has stepped down as chief executive and board director at the pizza delivery group with immediate effect, with current COO Nicola Frampton to serve as interim CEO until a permanent successor is appointed.
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InterviewsKFC: ‘I’m most proud of the opportunities we give people’
Joining KFC as an area coach and working his way through four business units to lead the brand’s UK & Ireland business has given Rob Swain an appreciation of the growth opportunities the brand can offer its employees
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NewsBanana Tree investment programme delivering ’strong profit growth’
Following a shake-up of its brand identity and strategy, improvements to operations, and a landmark new opening in Cardiff, the Big Table Group-owned Southeast Asian restaurant group is gunning for growth, MD Kate Wilton says
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InterviewsKFC: ‘We are working to deliver innovation at pace’
With increased competition in the fried chicken market, KFC is embracing innovation on its menus, while staying true to the core of the brand, Rob Swain, general manager, UK & Ireland, tells MCA.
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Analysis & InsightJob cuts likely to be widespread without budget support
More than half of UK hospitality businesses have said they will have to reduce the number of staff they employ and/or increase prices if next week’s budget does not delivery the necessary support for the sector.
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NewsUrban Baristas partners with Walia Capital founder
The Aussie-inspired speciality coffee chain has signed a multi-site development deal with Aary Walia, founder of Walia Capital and Anytime Fitness franchisee, with a new site secured on Bermondsey Street.
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NewsNEOS Hospitality appoints new property director
Tony Palmer joins the bar group from Giggling Squid where he had served as property director at the Thai restaurant group since August 2024.
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NewsGail’s owner eyeing up new investors
Bain Capital is understood to be exploring opportunities for further investment in the fast-growing bakery chain, with Goldman Sachs retained as advisers.
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InterviewsKate Nicholls: ‘It’s the most unpredictable budget I’ve ever seen’
Joined by leaders from Fulham Shore, JKS and Wahaca at MCA’s Restaurant Conference, the chair of UKHospitality said it was unlikely there would be much to rejoice about in the upcoming budget. “All we can do is hope that it is neutral.”
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Analysis & InsightRestaurant sector on course for modest growth over the next three years
The UK restaurant sector is forecast to grow at a modest 1% CAGR over the next three years, reaching a value of £19.6bn in 2028, Lumina Intelligence has revealed in its new UK Restaurant Market Report.
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InterviewsMcManus Pub Co: If you don't invest you get beaten
The family-run business has operated pubs for the past 55 years and currently has an estate of 18 managed sites across Northamptonshire and Leigh on Sea
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InterviewsNightcap: ‘Tastes change – people want to see something new’
CEO Sarah Willingham speaks to MCA about the potential to roll out further dive bars after the phenomenal success of Afters in Clapham, which is targeted at a younger, trend-oriented, local demographic
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NewsNightcap posts positive EBITDA and revenue growth
The bar group reported a turnaround year for company EBITDA, which swung from a £4.8m loss in 2024 to a positive £1.5m for the full year to September 2025, with the business entering its new financial year ”more agile and well positioned for continued expansion”.
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NewsMarugame Udon reports 7% turnover decline
The Japanese noodle and tempura restaurant chain, which was acquired by Karali Group in April this year, reported turnover of £15.9m for the year to 29 December 2024, with adjusted EBITDA loss narrowing for the period
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NewsVarious Eateries appoints group MD
The Coppa Club and Noci operator has appointed Jon Falarczyk, former director of operations at Young’s, as group managing director.
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Analysis & InsightMenu innovation helping drive premium pricing
New menu items are being introduced at a premium, with main courses leading the way when it comes to price rises, according to Lumina Intelligence’s latest Menu Tracker data.