All Innovation & Trends articles – Page 2
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NewsMcDonald’s boss predicts beverage innovation as a big trend for QSR in 2026
McDonald’s chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski says he also expects fibre to be a big area of focus for QSR operators in the year ahead
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Analysis & InsightJanuary sales scramble – why more and more restaurants are turning to discounting this new year
Discounting has long been a strategy used by operators to overcome the post festive holiday slump, but why do the cuts feel even deeper and more widespread this year?
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Analysis & InsightConsumers exercise caution over Christmas
Participation in the eating out market was down during December, driven by inflation and stagnant consumer confidence, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsCaffè Nero names Lysa Hardy as UK CEO
Hardy, who will report to group CEO Gerry Ford, joins Caffè Nero with over two decades experience leading and growing high profile UK retail brands including Hotel Chocolat
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Analysis & InsightPremiumisation and innovation to push coffee & sandwich market value to £13.3bn
Robust turnover growth in the branded bakery-led segment is helping to grow the market’s wider value, new data from Lumina Intelligence shows
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NewsDrunch kicks off international expansion with Egypt franchise deal
The London-based restaurant brand is set to open five sites across Cairo under wider plans to expand across the MENA region
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NewsJersey Mike’s Subs signs franchise agreement to expand into UK and Ireland
The US brand is looking to become a major player in the QSR sandwich market with ambitions to open 400 locations across the two countries
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InterviewsCaprinos in negotiations to grow international footprint following overseas success
Co-founder Khalil Rehman tells MCA the franchise pizza business is in negotiations to expand to two further countries, with further openings in Ireland and Pakistan also planned this year
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NewsLoungers grows revenue beyond £400m
The all-day café/bar/restaurant group has reported another strong performance with sales growth of 15% and adjusted EBITDA increasing by nearly 25%
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NewsBow Street Group: ‘2026 will be a year of rebuilding, refreshment and transformation’
The Wildwood and dim t restaurants operator – formerly known as Tasty – has set out plans to invest in its estate and introduce new menus following ‘an encouraging end’ to 2025
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NewsBill’s strengthens leadership team after breaking £100m sales milestone
The group has announced a series of promotions as it plots further growth and ‘some exciting new projects’ in the year ahead
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InterviewsHow Eatphoria is aiming to cement itself as a leader in multi-brand hybrid restaurants
The newly formalised group behind fast food brands including Wraps & Wings tells MCA it is planning accelerated expansion across the UK following a recent multimillion-pound investment
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Weekend PressCream of the crop: small brewers take on Guinness with rival ‘nitro’ stouts
Independents muscle in on craze for the black stuff with dark beers that use same nitrogen process as Irish favourite, writes The Guardian
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NewsThe Social Gaming Group builds on BrewDog partnership with new events-led initiative
The tech-focused competitive socialising company is cementing its partnership with the brewer and bar operator through a programme of social gaming-led experiences
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NewsDum Dum Donuts returns to expansion trail following relaunch
The artisanal doughnut brand says it has the capacity to open 10 or more sites per year following the recent launch of a new bakery and innovation hub in Brentford
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NewsCosta expands matcha range nationwide
The coffee chain expanding its matcha latte range to all 2,800 nationwide stores today as it looks to win over Gen Z consumers and turn around its struggling financial performance
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NewsKrispy Kreme launches matcha range
The doughnut brand is partnering with Steven Bartlett-backed challenger PerfectTed on matcha lattes and doughnuts, as it seeks to capitalise on booming demand for the green tea beverage
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NewsSubway expands vegan range
The Smashed Falafel Sub will be trialled in 300 UK stores from today (7 January) until 24 March, which will be rolled out alongside a six-piece side portion of falafel bites
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NewsNEOS acquires Tiger Tiger Haymarket site for London debut
The late-night bar business says the acquisition marks ‘a major milestone’ and will see the landmark West End location undergo a multimillion-pound redevelopment
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Analysis & InsightFive Guys seeks new backers in polarised market
As Carphone Warehouse billionaire Sir Charles Dunstone looks to sell a stake in his burger business, Simon Brooke explores the business journey of the chain, its financial position, and how it fares in an increasingly competitive market and challenged consumer climate