All Innovation & Trends articles – Page 4
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Analysis & InsightQSR seeing late night sales surge during World Cup
New data from Fourth shows late-night sales across the quick-service sector are increasing by more than 120% during weekday fixtures
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NewsPubs get green light to stay open for early morning England v Mexico match
Despite initially ruling out a blanket extension to opening hours for the 1am game, the government has now confirmed licensing laws will be relaxed, allowing operators to trade until 5am
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NewsFoodservice inflation stabilises in May
Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector eased by 0.1% month-on-month in May with the most significant downward price movements coming in fresh produce, dairy, and oils
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Analysis & InsightWhy UK cinemas need to write their own script in 2026
Boutique chain Everyman has seen its share price fall by almost 80% over the last five years in the aftermath of Covid, writers’ and directors’ strikes and a poor slate of new movie releases
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InterviewsFamily brewers: ‘We are constantly trying to innovate’
They have decades of heritage to draw upon. But in today’s fast-paced pub and brewing sector, even the most established family businesses, such as McMullen’s and Everards, are focused on innovation, MCA’s Pub Conference heard.
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NewsTaco Bell to bring Baja Blast to UK
The tropical lime-flavored soft drink, an exclusive Taco Bell partnership with PepsiCo, will launch nationwide tomorrow (30 June)
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NewsHaldiram’s targets UK and Europe expansion after securing new backing
After opening a 120-seat restaurant in Leicester Square, Indian snack brand Haldiram’s is exploring further locations in areas such as Harrow and Southall
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Weekend PressCan technology save British hospitality businesses?
In one example, an AI-powered platform increased the accuracy of stocktaking and cut how long it takes, freeing up time to improve customer service, The Times reports
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Analysis & InsightWorld Cup ‘way beyond expectations’ for pub leaders
According to MCA’s leader roundtable discussion, the pub sector is so far enjoying the spoils of the FIFA World Cup 2026, depsite navigating a heatwave, late kick-offs and an unpredictable England side
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NewsSwedish-based salad bowl brand Holy Greens to make UK debut
The group, which operates 30 sites across its home country, will launch its first London site in Canary Wharf with CEO Sabrina Jæger describing it as ‘an important step’
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NewsChristie & Co: ‘UK hotel market signalling phase of stabilisation in 2026’
The specialist business property adviser’s latest report says that domestic tourism continues to underpin UK hotel demand, while staycations remain resilient but increasingly competitive
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InterviewsBig Table: ‘Bella Italia isn’t just outperforming the market, it’s destroying it at every level’
CEO Alan Morgan tells MCA the value-led Italian brand is set to report sales growth of 15% in the group’s forthcoming results with the rest of its portfolio also up
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NewsUKHospitality launches nutrition guide
The trade body says the guide provides practical advice and support to hospitality businesses looking to strengthen their approach to healthy eating
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NewsBrewDog to launch ‘Community Champions’ bar model
New owner Tilray will relaunch the group’s Inverurie bar under the concept, which it says will give local residents and community groups a formal voice in how it is run
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InterviewsBig Table Group exploring new concept as it sets out Las Iguanas turnaround strategy
CEO Alan Morgan tells MCA the Latin American brand will also double down on its food offer having been given a ‘clean slate’ following the approval of its restructuring plan
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NewsSmacks reports ‘strong momentum’ with Q1 system sales up 49%
The London-born QSR chain, which recently secured the backing of hip-hop duo Krept & Kronan, says it is accelerating its franchise recruitment programme off the back of the results
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Analysis & InsightWok the line: how Wagamama is pushing back against the challenges of casual dining
Long considered a successful outlier to the segment’s macro struggles, the pan-Asian brand has sought to overcome recent declines in financial and volume performance with investments in its value proposition
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NewsDin Tai Fung reports ‘good sustainable growth’ across London estate
The Taiwan-founded xiao long bao specialist says it is now ‘fully established’ in London having grown turnover by nearly 25% and pre-tax profits up by more than 50% in 2025
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InterviewsSt Austell CEO: ‘There are real challenges to the UK’s domestic tourism market right now’
Kevin Georgel has accused the government of being ‘completely tone deaf’ to the realities of the sector and creating conditions that incentivise people to holiday abroad rather than at home
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NewsDavid Lloyd explores £4bn London listing
Private equity owner TDR Capital is exploring a potential flotation of the premium health and fitness operator, according to The Times