All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 9
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NewsChestnut Group announces senior appointments as part of growth plan
Henry Fairbanks has been promoted from director of operations to director of acquisitions and wholesale, while Ollie Tresize joins the business as head of operations.
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InterviewsMarston’s: ‘We are laser focused on productivity’
Labour efficiency, the use of technology and a focus on staff retention are just some of the ways operators are dealing with the influx of extra labour costs, MCA’s Pub Conference heard.
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Analysis & InsightAlmost 400 pubs forecast to close this year
At least one pub is set to close every single day of 2025, with the closures resulting in around 5,600 job losses, figures published by the British Beer & Pub Association have shown.
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NewsKnoops secures first US site; looks to scale in UK
The premium chocolate drinks business has secured a site in Salt Lake City Utah as part of a cluster of US openings planned for the next six to nine months. Meanwhile it has appointed Lucy Winzer to help scale the brand in the UK.
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NewsWendy’s president and CEO steps down
Kirk Tanner is to step down from the business, effective 18 July 2025, with current CFO Ken Cook named interim CEO as the US-based company looks to appoint a permanent successor.
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NewsCoqfighter grows to 40 delivery locations
The fried chicken restaurant has opened 10 new locations through restaurant and tech platform Growth Kitchen as part of plans to reach 100+ locations
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NewsYoung’s ‘confident’ about the year ahead
The premium pub operator achieved like-for-like sales growth of 7% in the 14 weeks to 8 July 2025 – boosted by the warmer weather this spring and summer – as its strong sales momentum continues.
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InterviewsTGI Fridays: ‘We are really excited about what lies ahead’
No stranger to the struggles of the casual dining market, TGI Fridays is looking to stage a comeback by revamping its menus and service style and ensuring the brand is relevant to the next generation of customer, CEO Julie McEwan tells MCA.
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InterviewsPunch sees managed partnership model as ‘key growth engine’
The pub group is investing heavily in its managed partnerships model and sees it as “one of the key growth engines of our business over the coming years”, CEO Andy Spencer told MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsFoodCo UK targeting 12 new sites per year
The franchise operator of Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue is on track to reach 100-sites before the end of the year, with the latter brand gaining traction in the UK, CEO Michael Arbuckle told MCA.
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InterviewsNightcap: ‘Brighton i360 is great hedge for our bar business’
Nightcap acquired the tourist attraction after it went into administration at the end of last year, and is working to activate the 22,000 sq ft of hospitality space available, with a 460-cover beach restaurant set to open later this month, CEO Sarah Willingham says
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NewsBoost Juice operator sees strong results across estate
TD4 Brands has reported a 7.8% increase in sales to £14.9m, with the business focused on new sites in premium shopping centres
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Analysis & InsightConsumer sentiment on eating out showing strong rebound
18-34-year-olds continue to shape demand for affordability-driven choices and experiential dining, a new BDO report has found
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NewsPizza Pilgrims looking to add 10-plus sites by FY27
The 25-strong pizzeria business has reported record revenue for the year to 30 June 2024 – up 20% to £34.4m, while securing multiple new sites
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NewsHeavitree pubs recording strong top line trading
The Exeter-based brewery and pub company recorded an increase in turnover of 3.62%, to £3.52m, for the six month to 30 April 2025, with profit before tax of £1.5m for the period.
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NewsAdnams reduces borrowings by £7m
The brewer and pub operator said debt reduction and increased confidence in transformational investments would all lead to sustainable growth in shareholder value
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NewsEvolv Collection ‘happy’ with 2024 performance during transition period
The premium hospitality group, formerly known as D&D London, reported turnover of £126.4m, for the year ended 30 September 2024, with loss before tax amounting to £13.4m. Sales performance has been strong since the year end
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Analysis & InsightLumina Intelligence: ‘Adaption is key to a thriving pub sector’
The growing popularity of live sports, the trend for lower tempo occasions and opportunites around social media are all ways pubs can boost footfall, according to Lumina Intelligence
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InterviewsHickory’s: ‘We are feeling confident about our current pace’
With the rate of new openings increasing under Greene King’s ownership, MD John Welsh speaks to MCA about the investments driving the BBQ smokehouse brand forward
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News200 Degrees announces record sales
The coffee shop, roastery and wholesale business – owned by The Nero Group – reported revenue had broken through the £20m mark for the first time, in the year to 31 March 2025.