All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 8
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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.
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NewsMarston’s launches first training academy in women’s prison
The pub group has launched a hospitality training academy within HMP Styal, as part of its target to increase the number of ex-offender graduates employed across its pubs by 25% over the next 12 months.
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InterviewsNew ‘Bitesize Greggs’ will further brand’s push into travel hubs
The food to go brand is looking to grow its footprint within travel hubs with the launch of the new smaller format shop, property director Tony Rowson exclusively tells MCA
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Analysis & Insight‘Deep-rooted inflation continues to define foodservice prices’
Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector increased by 0.7% in September, taking the taking the Foodservice Price Index from CGA by NIQ and Prestige Purchasing to a record high of 151.1.
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OpinionHomecoming: the latest chapter for Leon
As the ownership of Leon comes full circle, could the return of co-founder and former CEO John Vincent be just what the brand needs to reignite its place in consumers’ hearts?
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NewsNEOS Hospitality appoints new finance director
Kellie Thorne has joined the late night bar business as NEOS further strengthens its leadership team to drive forward its growth plans.