All articles by Hannah Currie – Page 4
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NewsLoungers: ‘We’d love to open more sites in coastal areas’
The business is keen to operate in a diverse mix of geographies, but is more rigorous in its selection after occasionally “rushing into a site”
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Wagamama, Pizza Pilgrims, JKS, Sticks ‘n’ Sushi and more
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InterviewsZambrero UK kickstarts franchising journey
CEO Emily Teh tells MCA the Mexican-inspired QSR brand has onboarded its first franchisee but remains corporate store-led in the short term, with new restaurants lined up for Manchester and central London
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NewsMarket Taverns plans further acquisitions
The London pub business continued to rebuild trade after the pandemic with record turnover in 2023, and is actively looking for new sites to add to its estate
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InterviewsDave’s Hot Chicken: What’s the secret sauce?
As another American QSR concept enters the UK as part of an agreement with Azzurri Group, MCA examines what will make the Nashville-style hot chicken brand stand out from a competitive crowd
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NewsSSP grows UK sales by 12%
The business said the positive performance in Q3 reflects good passenger numbers in the air sector and a lower incidence of rail industrial action compared to 2023
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InterviewsWingers sees untapped potential in Scotland
The Midlands-based chicken wing franchise acknowledges travel hubs as an opportunity to spread brand awareness after opening at Birmingham International
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NewsWetherspoons reports record sales figures
A recovery in sales and profits has continued in the current financial year, with sales per pub approximately 21% higher than pre-pandemic levels, chairman Tim Martin said
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NewsKrispy Kreme continues to expand UK presence
The doughnut business plans to open more shops in quality, high profile locations in 2024, and invest further in digitally enhanced cabinets
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Analysis & InsightCool weather in June dulls consumer spending
Although economic conditions may slowly be improving, many remain reluctant to take the brakes off their spending, according to the British Retail Consortium
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NewsPaul rolls out Le Café rebrand
Paul will move its St Pancras store to the more coffee-focused format, with plans for a further store rebrand in 2024
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EventsThe future of talent leadership in pubs
The sector is at a critical juncture in its quest to attract the diversity of talent necessary to thrive, concluded leaders from ETM, BrewDog, Fuller’s and Wells & Co, at MCA’s Pub Conference
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InterviewsOle & Steen: There’s more potential to grow in London
The Danish bakery brand will reconsider new openings at the end of the year, after pausing expansion to focus on streamlining operations, CEO Joachim Knudsen tells MCA
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NewsWingers plans further openings
The chicken wing brand aims to open 50 stores within the next four years, and is seeking franchisees in cities including Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Edinburgh, and Glasgow
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NewsSSP opens new Starbucks format at Heathrow
The coffee shop, located at Terminal 5, features a new store design which aims to create an ”innovative dining experience”
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NewsZia Lucia sees potential for 100 sites in five years
The London-based independent pizzeria has teamed up with GNF Worldwide to roll out a new franchise model, and will open its eleventh site in Chelsea this month
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Boojum, Roxy Leisure, Red Engine and more
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NewsKate Nicholls OBE: ‘We’ll be keeping politicians’ feet to the fire’
Ahead of Labour’s landslide victory this morning, the UKHospitality CEO outlined the critical actions required by policymakers, at MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsBrand strength and customer proposition driving hospitality investment
At MCA’s Pub Conference, partner at Piper Private Equity, Yasha Estraikh said the bar is high for new hospitality concepts, with plans to make “one or two” investments in the sector
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NewsOnly 12% of Brits say a pint is affordable
The Campaign for Real Ale has said making tax on pints fairer should be a priority for the new government, in order to keep pub going accessible