All Innovation & Trends articles – Page 7
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NewsAaron Moore-Saxton departs Sides
He has stepped down as MD of the fried chicken chain after less than a year in the role
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NewsSmacks to launch first travel hub site
The London-born QSR chain, which recently secured the backing of hip-hop duo Krept & Kronan, will open a location at Morden Underground Station in July
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Analysis & InsightHow hospitality is integrating AI assistants into the workplace
Virtual assistants to support staff and enhance the customer experience are becoming more prevalent across the sector, but, as delegates at MCA’s Hostech Conference were told, adoption remains a challenge
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News‘No easy route to recovery’ for hospitality as insolvencies remain high
Analysis of government figures by Buchler Phillips shows the sector remains near the top of the insolvency table with ‘experiential’ or themed chains and cocktail bars the most vulnerable formats
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NewsGreene King sells Old Speckled Hen as part of new on-trade brewing strategy
The group says it will move away from the off-trade and export channels under the new approach, which has led to the sale of Old Speckled Hen to Damm UK
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Analysis & InsightPopeyes: ‘Our control of the basics has enabled us to scale’
The fast-growing fried chicken chain’s CTO, David Carey, told MCA’s Hostech Conference that the unification of different tech systems is a big focus as the group continues to scale
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NewsUS chain Go Greek Yogurt to make UK debut
The yogurt bar and café concept will launch its first UK bricks and mortar site in London’s Mayfair under plans to grow its estate to 50 locations globally by 2027
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Analysis & InsightPizzaExpress looks to prove new QSR concept
The casual dining juggernaut has entered the quick-service market with a small-scale high-tech restaurant in London’s Brixton that could provide the blueprint for a new expansion strategy
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Analysis & InsightGreggs eyes the international prize
After announcing a new outpost in Tenerife South Airport, MCA explores the opportunity for Greggs in a destination which sees more 6m British tourists a year, and the potential pitfalls and complexities in transporting such a British brand into an international airport environment
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NewsSpaghetti House ceases trading following collapse of parent company
The London-based Italian restaurant group, which has had a presence in the capital since 1955, has closed all sites with owner Lavval Restaurants Limited set to be wound down
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NewsDiscounting helps lure diners as consumers prioritise value
Data from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook shows more than 50% of Gen X and nearly half of all consumers would be encouraged to visit a hospitality venue by discounting incentives
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NewsFranchise group PBV targets 30 sites within five years
The newly launched multi-brand operator is targeting growth across several concepts including Shah’s Halal Food, Smashville burgers, Tikka Nation, and Pizza 1889
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils new hospitality brand
Amid rising demand for its in-store dining offer, the retail giant is launching a new own-brand café and restaurant concept across its estate
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NewsF1 Arcade names new CEO as Jonathan Peters departs
Former Gordon Ramsay Restaurants COO Mat Horvath is to step into the driver’s seat at the competitive socialising group as it enters ‘a new phase of scale and operational focus’
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InterviewsMartin Williams: ‘The global appeal of Evolv’s brands is incredibly strong’
The Evolv Collection CEO tells MCA the group is looking to expand its footprint further in New York and potentially bring its US-founded Queensyard restaurant concept to the UK
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NewsDeliveroo sees UK gross order volumes jump 20%
CEO Miki Kuusi said the delivery aggregator has been ‘scrambling to get enough riders on the streets’ after seeing an acceleration of volumes in recent months
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NewsPapa Johns UK sales accelerate further
The pizza delivery chain has reported UK growth of 11% in Q1 2026 driven by strong operational execution, enhanced customer experience and increased media investment
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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