All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 24
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NewsDavid Page steps down as Meatliquor non-exec
The former exec chairman at Fulham Shore has stepped down as a director at Scott Collin’s MeatLiquor business, following his newly-announced role at Tasty, but he will remain a shareholder, Page confirmed to MCA
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NewsXP Factory sees ‘marked turnover’ in like-for-likes
The experiential leisure group said its Boom Battle Bar and Escape Hunt brands had returned to growth following a challenging first quarter due to the unseasonally warm weather and economic instability
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NewsDishoom reports 17% increase in turnover for 2024
The Indian restaurant group, which recently received investment from L Catterton, delivered substantial revenue and EBITDA growth in FY24, with positive momentum continuing into 2025
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Analysis & InsightHospitality continues to ‘bear brunt’ of job losses
Around 84,000 jobs have been lost in the hospitality sector since the government announced changes to NICs contributions last year, with younger workers the hardest hit, UKHospitality chair Kate Nicholls says
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NewsMcDonald’s UK&I: 'Additional franchisees key to growth plans'
The fast food chain is looking to double the number of franchisees it recruits on an annual basis in order to reach its goal of opening 100 restaurants over the next 18 months – and beyond, chief executive Alistair Macrow shares
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Analysis & InsightRestaurants, cafes and bakeries boost hospitality spend
Consumer spending on eating and drinking out in restaurants, cafes and bakeries increased by 1.9% in July, according to Barclays latest Consumer Spend Report, however spend dipped at bars, pubs and clubs.
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NewsPizza Pilgrims acquired by McWin-backed restaurant group L’Osteria
German-based Italian restaurant group L’Osteria has acquired a majority stake in the Neapolitan pizza brand for an undisclosed sum, and will partner with Pizza Pilgrims as it explores opportunities for international openings and measured expansion in the UK.
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NewsUK driving international sales at Restaurant Brands International
RBI, owner of the Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes franchises, reported a 9.8% increase in system-wides sales within its international business with Popeyes achieving really strong sales outside the US
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InterviewsStick’n’Sushi: ‘If you focus on quality, that brings great results’
The Danish-Japanese restaurant group has seen sales improve over the last three months and remains focused on growing its estate in the UK and overseas, CEO Andreas Karlsson tells MCA.
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Analysis & InsightNew openings slow in 2025
Openings across all fast-food segments have slowed, with the exception of the burger segment, which maintained +2.6% growth, according to new data from Meaningful Vision.
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NewsTortilla achieves 5% rise in like-for-likes
The fast-casual Mexican restaurant group achieved a £3.9m increase in revenue for the half-year, to £35.4m, with strong sales momentum continuing into H2
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NewsKFC UK sales up 5% in Q2
Owner Yum! Brands said the UK KFC business, which accounts for 6% of KFC’s system sales worldwide, had also achieved 5% sales growth in the year-to-date.
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NewsDirectional Pizza appoints new CEO
The owner of the Pizza Hut Restaurants UK business has appointed Gino Casciani as chief executive officer of its European operations.
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NewsButcombe Group delivers 9.8% growth in like-for-likes
Sales were up across all areas of the managed business, with drinks seeing the strongest lfl growth of +13% - boosted by the favourable weather, while food sales were up 8%, in the first half of the year
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NewsGreene King Pub Partners to invest £27m this year
It follows capital investment of £23m in both 2023 and 2024 and will fund internal and external refurbishments across its leased, tenanted and franchise pub estate in England and Scotland
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Analysis & InsightFrom pub sector darling to dismantlement – the story of Oakman’s unfolding
With an “inherently complex” funding structure, the pub and restaurant company founded by Peter Borg-Neal found itself with a limited ability to absorb trading shocks and generate sustainable profits
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Analysis & InsightConsumers planning to spend less on eating out
More than a third (39%) of consumers expect to spend less on eating out over the next 12 months, according to new data from PwC, with 14% stating they expect to spend more.
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InterviewsUpham Inns: ‘We have always aspired to grow the business’
The acquisition of 14 sites out of administration from Oakman doubles the size of the business overnight, but director Ian Dunstall is confident of a smooth integration process and is open to further opportunities
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NewsFive Guys secures £185m refinancing deal
The new debt agreement will provide financial headroom for the better burger chain until 2030, and will enable it to expand its estate, with a larger number of drive-thru restaurants understood to be part of the strategy, Sky News reports.
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NewsJD Wetherspoon achieves 5.1% uplift in like-for-likes
Chairman Tim Martin said sales volumes had recently overtaken pre-pandemic levels, and revealed plans to open 15 new managed pubs and a similar number of franchised sites in the next financial year.