Innovation – Page 6
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Analysis & InsightA fresh start for Frankie & Benny’s
MCA visits the Italian American concept’s newly revamped outpost at The Strand to explore whether the new direction and brunch can re-energise the legacy brand
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NewsFat Hippo launches breakfast offering
The 17-strong group says it is the first national casual dining burger brand to offer breakfast outside of an airport setting
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Analysis & Insight‘People are tired of the same old meal deals’: The contemporary sandwich concepts taking on Subway and Pret
MCA looks at the new concepts shaking up the market, from Sandwich Sandwich and Gerry’s Hot Subs to Dom’s Subs and Chatsworth Bakehouse
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Analysis & InsightAutumn menus feature pumpkin spice and all things nice
Classic autumnal flavours, such as maple, cinnamon and pumpkin, make a return to menus, as MCA rounds-up the latest menu launches, featuring Pret, Greggs, Costa Coffee and more
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Analysis & InsightSupermarkets go upmarket to take on Pret
Greencore boss Dalton Philips told The Telegraph his supermarkets are demanding higher quality sandwiches amid intense competition to lure returning office workers
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Analysis & InsightAsian and barbecue flavours continue to drive menu innovation
The number one global cuisine is Italian, followed by Japanese, Greek, Portuguese and Chinese, according to AAK Foodservice.
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NewsAlbert’s Schloss co-founders to launch Detroit pizza concept
Detroit Slims will open on Manchester’s Oxford Road this autumn, with plans to expand the quick-service pizza restaurant concept nationwide
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NewsChopstix takes first step into retail with cooking sauces
The leading Asian-inspired QSR brand has launched its ‘Wok Pot’ range into over 500 Iceland & Food Warehouse stores
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Weekend PressSmoothies and vegan food are the new pre-flight pint for UK holidaymakers
Non-alcoholic beer sales up fivefold in some airports, as gut health products grow in popularity, The Guardian reports
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InterviewsPizza Hut: ‘People change and so must we’
Following a recent brand reset, UK MD Nicolas Burquier speaks to MCA about avoiding complacency, catering to changing customer needs, and withstanding the test of time
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Analysis & InsightTGI Fridays UK returns to the spirit of Americana
The US-founded restaurant chain has unveiled a brand new cohort of dishes for British diners, marking a refreshed focus on heritage, reeling in Gen Z, and trying its hand at the omnipresent smashburger trend
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InterviewsSandwich Sandwich: ‘We want to make lunchtime exciting again’
Co-owner Joshua Kleiner shares his plans to shake up London’s lunch scene, as the Bristol-based business lands in the capital to showcase its deep-filled, stacked sandwiches
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InterviewsHeavenly Desserts taps into growing demand for brunch
The dessert brand’s latest menu launch enters a new daypart, offering South-Asian twists and a range of health-conscious options
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Analysis & InsightCan the gourmet hot dog make it big this time round?
They might have failed to capture the UK market in the same way gourmet burgers have, but that hasn’t stopped chefs from trying to elevate the humble hot dog
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NewsWagamama serves up first ever brunch menu
In response to demand for all-day dining, the chain will launch a new offer including chicken katsu waffles, morning baos, and coffee in partnership with Grind
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NewsIn Pictures: Hijingo unveils next-generation AI show
Drawing from dystopian Tokyo Nights themes, the bingo-inspired concept’s new offering features enhanced visuals, advanced special effects,and a refreshed F&B offer to elevate the customer experience
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NewsBuzzworks: ‘Scope to reach 50+ sites in Scotland’
A continued focus on interesting buildings in unusual locations could see Buzzworks Holdings reach more than 50 sites, MD Kenny Blair told MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsGusto Italian launches menu of ‘comeback dishes’ using customer insights
A new three-course menu comes after a recent survey asked diners to nominate their favourite Gusto dishes
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Analysis & InsightFunctional power: Brands tap into growing demand for energy drinks
MCA explores the trend of caffeinated functional drinks as Bubbleology and Kaspa’s experiment with new Red Bull infusions, while US chains such as Starbucks and McDonalds gear up to enter into the space with new product innovation
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Analysis & InsightThe year of the matcha
Sales of specialty tea have recently outstripped those of everyday black tea. With matcha cropping up in menu launches across the coffee shop and food-to-go market, MCA looks into how it’s changing traditional coffee shop culture