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All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 3
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InterviewsCosta Coffee still sees ‘significant growth opportunities’ for drive-thrus
The coffee chain has now reached 400 drive-thrus in the UK, with plans for a further 40 this year, and similar numbers in 2027, property and store development director Nick Ridley tells MCA
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InterviewsCoffee#1: ‘We have a strong openings programme for next year’
The Caffè Nero Group-owned business – which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year – believes there are “plenty of opportunities” to further grow within its current geography, MD Bruce Newman tells MCA.
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NewsStonegate ramps up investment in Pub Partners sites
The pub group has completed 160 development schemes in its leased and tenanted division in the first half of its financial year – a significant increase on the 60 projects it undertook in H1 2025.
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NewsIndividual Restaurants relaunches loyalty platform with cashback benefit
The group, which operates Piccolino, Riva Blu, Restaurant Bar & Grill and Forbici, said the new platform had a renewed focus on long-term value, meaningful rewards and experience-led benefits
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NewsETM appoints MD for Sport London
Colin Sadler will be responsible for its six Sport London sites, including Greenwood Victoria and Redwood London Bridge, along with Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen – its joint venture with St Austell Brewery.
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NewsLane7 acquires Par 59
Bowling and entertainment business Lane7 has snapped up the two-site mini golf, smart darts and turbo shuffleboard brand as it looks to grow its presence across the UK.
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NewsCaravan achieves record year of growth
The all-day restaurant group reported an 8.8% increase in revenue to £26.6m in 2025, with plans to open a new London flagship restaurant
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NewsComptoir reports marginal gains in a year of ‘reset and rebuilding’
Despite operational improvements at the Lebanese and Middle Eastern inspired restaurant group, revenue was down from £34.6m in FY24 to £33m in FY25 – but up 0.2% on a like-for-like basis, while adjusted EBITDA increased by £0.3m.
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NewsPure launches first multichannel menu
The brand has added 40 new items to its menu, which has a continued focus on high-protein and high-fibre options. In addition, Pure reported strong growth in its retail business with like-for-like sales up 9% in Q1.
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InterviewsEHG: ‘We want to replicate luxury hospitality at scale’
Emerald Hospitality Group co-founder Alberto Zandi talks to MCA about its upcoming openings in the capital, strategy and long-term vision, and his views on high-end hospitality
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Analysis & InsightThe growing appeal of ‘kids eat free’ deals
For parents and caregivers, the appeal of children eat free offers are undeniable – and it’s a promotional tool an increasing number of operators are using to get customers through the door. But what’s driving this growth and what are the risks involved?
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NewsVeeno goes into administration for second time
Joint administrators from Exigen Group have been appointed to Vintage Corporation Limited, the parent company of the Italian wine bar and restaurant chain, after it has struggled with cost pressures
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NewsBow Street Group is ‘moving at pace’ to improve trading
While FY25 revenue declined as expected, the group has seen trading stablise across its Wildwood and dim t restaurant brands as a result of its new growth strategy, with strong like-for-like sales growth in FY26 to date, and is in active discussions with several potential acquisition targets, spanning European and Asian cuisine.
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InterviewsTasty African Food: ‘We are focused on building a sustainable and scalable brand’
The multichannel business is actively exploring opportunities for new restaurant openings as part of its vision to build a scalable brand that helps boost the acceptance of African cuisine in the UK, head of its restaurant business, Abolaji Modile tells MCA.
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InterviewsHoni Poke: ‘We’re trying to stretch what poke can mean for our guests’
CEO Hilary Brett talks to MCA about the category leader’s menu innovation, the integration of Island Poke’s estate and opportunities for future growth in the UK and France
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NewsGiggling Squid sees record revenue but swings to loss
The Thai restaurant group said it planned to continue “a measured roll out” of its restaurants, with large sites in Leeds and York already opened in FY26 and strong pipeline of future sites already secured.
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NewsJohn Vincent: ‘The government is killing the restaurant industry’
The Leon co-founder has accused the government of being ”a complete and utter distaster” for the hospitality sector due to the burden of costs it is placing on businesses.
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NewsYoung’s acquires Cubitt House
The deal to acquire the London pub group, for a reported £30m, will see Young’s add a collection of eight premium leasehold pubs to its estate – including some with rooms – and a further pub in Belgravia which is currently under development.
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NewsDishoom appoints strategic finance director
Imran Khan was previously a director at ISK Consulting, where he played a pivotal role in securing £300m in investment for Dishoom, from global investment firm L Catterton, last year.
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NewsGerman Doner Kebab makes chair appointment
The QSR kebab chain has appointed former Costa Coffee and Chipotle executive Jim Slater as its new chair and non-executive director, as it looks to accelerate its growth in the UK and overseas.