All Innovation & Trends articles – Page 6
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InterviewsBoxpark: ‘You’re more likely to see us do deals internationally than the UK’
CEO Matt Snell says with a stagnant home economy, he is focussing on the turnaround of Boxpark’s core business, as well as lucrative event pop-ups and international opportunities, after walking away from sites in Bristol and Birmingham
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InterviewsCooks Coffee: ‘Matcha is no longer a fad’
The Esquires Coffee owner says it has made various changes to appeal to younger Gen Z consumers, as well as Millennials, through embracing new technologies and introducing more health-conscious menus
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NewsPrezzo Italian launches family dining subscription
The offer, described as ‘first-of-its-kind’ deal in the UK, will allow up to three children to enjoy a three-course meal with the purchase of one full-priced adult main
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InterviewsDoner Shack: ‘The US is our most important territory for expansion’
Co-founder Sanj Sanghera says the Berlin-inspired QSR brand has signed dozens of franchise agreements for the US and is also exploring options for company-owned sites across the pond
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NewsMission Mars to relaunch Albert’s Schenke as Schiller’s Hall
The brand overhaul will the Bavarian cook haus and bier tavern concept relaunch as a neighbourhood-style bar and bistro with pan European influences
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NewsIlly to roll out self-service coffee bars nationwide
The premium coffee brand is launching a new ‘bean-to-cup’ self-service bar concept with a target to achieve 1,000 placements during the next five years
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NewsKFC to increase annual spend on British chicken to almost £100m
The fast food giant says only boneless chicken will now be sourced from other markets after adding wings to the list of products it sources from British farms
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NewsBirmingham’s Couch named UK’s best cocktail bar
The popular West Midlands venue has climbed to the number one spot on this year’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars list with Liverpool’s Bar Glue coming in second place
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NewsMichelin 2026: JKS and Gordon Ramsay Restaurants add to star tally
JKS says it is now ‘the UK’s most Michelin-starred restaurant group’ after both Ambassadors Clubhouse in Mayfair and Legado in Shoreditch scored their first stars at this year’s ceremony
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NewsHotville eyes ‘year of significant growth’
The Nashville-style fried chicken brand says it achieved ‘record sales’ over the festive break and is now seeking franchisees as it looks to grow into a national chain
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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