All Innovation & Trends articles – Page 24
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InterviewsJonathan Recanati: ‘We’re now going through a mega growth phase’
The Farmer J founder has said his initial aim to open 50 sites under his field-tray concept ‘feels small’, adding that his ambition is now ‘far bigger’
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InterviewsKaran Gokani: ‘There isn’t a restaurant in central London that truly does regional Indian food’
The Hoppers co-founder has spent six years improving efficiency and evolving the scope of his Sri Lankan-focused group. Now he’s opening in Shoreditch, and is hungry for more restaurants
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NewsYouMeSushi reports ‘year of record growth’
The fast casual sushi chain says it reached £20m in sales in 2025 with 14% year-on-year growth
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Weekend PressHow Britain became a fried chicken nation
Chicken shops are opening at a faster rate than all other fast food outlets on British high streets, but what does this trend mean for traditional takeaways, asks the BBC
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Weekend PressIrn-Bru is so strong it’s buying up the posh health drinks
The Times examimes AG Barr’s recent acquistion of Fentimans
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Weekend PressAt last, Britain is turning its back on Dry January
I’m all for moderation, but there’s enough to be worrying about without torturing ourselves over the odd glass of red, writes The Telegraph’s Victoria Moore
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NewsEatphoria adds to senior team
The hybrid QSR group has appointed Matthew Chapman to lead the expansion of its brick-and-mortar franchise network as head of sales
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NewsChopstix owner QSRP appoints new CEO
Kevin Derycke will take over leadership of the European quick-service restaurant platform having previously spent three years leading Burger King’s operations in Italy
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NewsTurin-based coffee roaster Costadoro makes UK debut with double London opening
The Turin-based business has launched sites in Clapham Junction and Beckenham, describing it as ‘a new step’ in its international growth strategy
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InterviewsPitch tees up smaller format to support expansion drive
The competitive socialising brand will launch a smaller footprint venue in London this year with co-founder Chris Ingham telling MCA it will unlock greater expansion opportunities both here and overseas
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken appoints European business development director
The appointment of Léa Ghanem, who previously spent several years with Starbucks, comes as the Nashville-style chicken brand looks to expand across Europe following its success in the UK
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NewsStar Pubs sees L&T applicants rise 10% in January
The uplift comes against a backdrop of continued cost inflation and ongoing pub closures in parts of the L&T market
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NewsThe Mayfair Chippy heads to Saudi Arabia following franchise deal
The group, which is also seeking further London sites, will make its international debut in Riyadh this summer under a franchise deal with property developer Alidara Real Estate
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NewsSocial golf concept Pitch looks to drive expansion through franchising
The competitive socialising brand has partnered with Presman & Colard to accelerate its expansion through franchising following ‘impressive’ year on year growth
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InterviewsFreight Island: ‘We really want to be adding to a city if we open there’
Managing director Dan Morris tells MCA about the group’s plans to quadruple the size of its estate over the next 18 months with openings in London, Newcastle and Leeds
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NewsWingstop further strengthens senior team with group finance director appointment
Alistair Fraser, who previously held senior roles at Burger King and Whitbread, will oversee the finance function at the fast-growing fried chicken chain
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NewsBoxpark ‘assessing alternative formats’ as losses widen
Despite a small uptick in turnover, the street food and retail group saw pre-tax losses widen from £3.8m to £12m following ‘a challenging year’
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NewsLane7 appoints first chairman
MD Gavin Hughes said the competitive socialising sector is entering a period of consolidation, with a clear opportunity for the boutqiue bowling operator to gain market share
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NewsBoojum announces ‘biggest menu change in its history’
The Mexican QSR chain is introducing eight new ‘chef curated signature dishes’ to its menu alongside that it says are ‘designed to make ordering faster and easier than ever’
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NewsMcDonald’s slashes vegan menu to single item
The fast-food giant is the latest restaurant brand to reduce the number of vegan options on its menu with 80% of dishes being ditched as a result of poor sales