All Innovation & Trends articles – Page 18
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InterviewsTaco ’bout growth: Mark Selby on why Wahaca is ready to expand again
Despite moving from CEO to the less hands-on role of chairman, the contemporary Mexican restaurant group’s co-founder remains focused on supporting the business as it continues to evolve and expand
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OpinionBeefeater’s slide from market leader to samey follower
In its heyday Beefeater was an iconic best-in-class brand, its restaurant designs pivotal to its success. But in subsequent evolutions, the original ethos was lost and its core values completely eroded, Philip Harrison writes
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NewsCarl Clarke steps back from Chicken Shop following Kitchen Ventures deal
Clarke said it ‘felt like the right time to move on’ from the fried chicken group and will now be focusing on the growth and development of his Disco Brands platform
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NewsIn pictures: Gordon Ramsay launches Bread Street Kitchen & Bar at 22 Bishopsgate
Marking the chef’s 100th restaurant worldwide, the all-day dining destination is finally opening on the 59th floor of the City of London’s tallest building after significant delays
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NewsIn pictures: Pret opens first drive thru in Warrington
Launched in partnership with Motor Fuel Group, the shop marks a new trial format for the food to go operator as it continues to grow its estate
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NewsTossed: ‘Central London isn’t the focus for current growth’
Neil Sebba, managing director of the healthy eating brand, tells MCA the group sees more interesting expansion opportunities outside of London, as underscored by its newly announced Gatwick Airport location
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NewsHeston Blumenthal eyes growth following strategic investment from COMO Group
The investment, made into The Fat Duck Group’s holding company, SL6 Limited, comes as it looks to build on recent growth and explore expansion opportunities
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NewsInflationary pressures hit margins at Pizza Union
The Bobby Hashemi-led Roman pizza bar brand has reported a drop in both turnover and profit in its 2025 financial results, following the closure of one of its London sites
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NewsPizzaExpress moves into QSR with new restaurant format
The group has launched a new site in Brixton that features self-ordering kiosks and an emphasis on takeaway, with further openings planned for the new format
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Analysis & InsightThinking outside the box: how big pizza is embracing sourdough styles
The UK’s largest pizza chains are adding artisan-inspired products to their core range amid intense competition from smaller-scale, on-trend brands
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NewsSSP launches Northern Ireland-inspired casual dining brand
Flax & Soda, which has opened as part of Belfast International Airport’s £100m investment program, is positioned to showcase regional ingredients as well as local beers and spirits
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NewsThe Evolv Collection further strengthens senior team
The Martin Williams-led group has named Gavin Gosnell as its new operations director, while Lara Bugle has been promoted to marketing director
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NewsStarbucks: ‘We believe this quarter reflects the turn in our turnaround’
The US coffee giant has delivered growth on both the top and bottom line for the first time in more than two years in its Q2 results
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NewsFlight Club set to hit billion-dart milestone
The competitive socialising brand is to open its latest UK outpost this week in Reading and is in the throes of plotting further expansion both here and internationally
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NewsWahaca explores smaller scale format
Co-founder and chairman Mark Selby tells MCA the new ‘Wahacito’ concept would retain the same to-dine elements, but feature a smaller menu and more informal approach
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NewsSuper 8 Restaurants plans further openings as turnover rises
The London-based group, whose estate includes Thai restaurants Smoking Goat and Kiln, as well as the Basque-inspired Brat, saw turnover rise 13% to £22.5m in its 2025 financial year
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Weekend PressLure of being a social media chef means youngsters forgoing classic training, Michelin star cook warns
Industry figures say going viral is no replacement for the classic route of apprenticeships and competition, The Guardian reports
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Weekend PressGreggs forced to axe self-service displays in new look ‘fortress’ stores in drastic step to stop shoplifting ‘madness’
The Sun reports that the new design features heightened security measures with drinks, baked goods, sandwiches and crisps moved behind counters alongside hot food
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Analysis & InsightHow Blank Street Coffee won over trendy Gen Zs
With its cool clientele and Instagrammable product range, Blank Street is looking to double its current valuation of $500m as it seeks a new round of investment. MCA explores how the brand has gone from plucky upstart to rapid scal-up in just six years
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NewsThe Wolseley Hospitality Group to launch first Colbert Collection property in London
The group will open its first London hotel later this year on Piccadilly with owner Minor Hotels describing it as ‘a unique strategic opportunity’