Innovation – Page 6
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NewsKFC’s Kwench drinks range to launch nationwide
Following a successful pilot in Manchester, KFC UK & Ireland will roll out ’Kwench by KFC’ across its 1,000-plus restaurant estate this year, backed by a £38m invest from KFC and its franchise partners.
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InterviewsMario Aleppo looks to Crack the gourmet cookie market
The Fireaway Pizza founder’s new premium cookie concept is targeting UK-wide expansion following the launch of its first site late last year, he tells MCA
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News‘Robust turnaround’ at Prezzo Italian sees Brava grow EBITDA by 300%
The casual dining group, which will relaunch the Jamie’s Italian brand in the UK this year, says 2025 was a ‘transformational year’ bolstered by ‘a strong set’ of financial results
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InterviewsHow sustainability became a core pillar for Pizza Pilgrims
The Neapolitan pizza has turned sustainability into a north star that covers all parts of the business and involves every team member
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InterviewsShake Shack: ‘Standing for something good is embedded within our brand’
From transforming sourcing practises to major operational changes, the premium QSR burger brand is making significant progress towards becoming a more sustainable and responsible business
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InterviewsMoto Hospitality: ‘We’re leading the way in terms of EV and eHGV motorway service providers’
The MSA operator says it is helping to accelerate the UK’s shift towards EVs and eHGVs, and playing an important role in tackling the country’s charging infrastructure gap
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InterviewsKnoops: ‘We want to learn from the US, we don’t want to dictate to them’
CEO William Gordon-Harris gives MCA some insight into the artisanal hot chocolate specialist’s strategy for conquering the US and other international markets
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Analysis & InsightThe structural shifts rewriting the case for UK restaurant brands in the U.S.
After years of false starts, UK restaurant brands may finally have a way into America, Robert Ancill writes for MCA
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InterviewsGail’s: ‘We want to produce food ethically and protect the soil’
From ‘soil positive’ flour to single farm origin bread, the bakery chain is looking to push the boundaries of sustainable sourcing
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NewsFireaway continues to grow international presence
The pizza franchise business is set to make its Dubai debut in the coming months and has a second site in Portugal under construction
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InterviewsYouMeSushi: ‘We want to get out of our comfort zone’
The fast casual sushi chain is looking beyond its London heartland, targeting new openings this year in the north of the country with international expansion also mooted
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InterviewsHow Caravan is embedding environmental and social sustainability within its business
The all-day dining brand says it is on a journey of understanding its social and environmental impact through schemes including its solar powered coffee initiative and female producer programme
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NewsJohn Vincent: Weight loss jabs are an opportunity for Leon
The Leon boss also called government tax rises for the sector ’incredibly toxic’, and warned quality would decline as a result
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NewsYouMeSushi plots 2026 expansion
The fast casual sushi chain is planning to launch a further 14 sites in 2026 following recent openings in London, Hertfordshire and Kent
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NewsIn pictures: Leon looks to ‘return to roots’ with January menu additions
The new menu items, including some refreshed former classics, form the start of what Leon describes as a ‘new era’ for the brand, which has already seen its London More Place restaurant undergo a digital detox
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InterviewsSmacks Burgers & Chicken: ‘The intention from the outset was always to scale massively’
The London-born QSR chain is plotting expansion across the UK as well as internationally in the Middle East and the US after partnering with global franchise consultancy Presman & Colard
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NewsMcDonald’s boss predicts beverage innovation as a big trend for QSR in 2026
McDonald’s chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski says he also expects fibre to be a big area of focus for QSR operators in the year ahead
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Analysis & InsightJanuary sales scramble – why more and more restaurants are turning to discounting this new year
Discounting has long been a strategy used by operators to overcome the post festive holiday slump, but why do the cuts feel even deeper and more widespread this year?
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Analysis & InsightConsumers exercise caution over Christmas
Participation in the eating out market was down during December, driven by inflation and stagnant consumer confidence, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsCaffè Nero names Lysa Hardy as UK CEO
Hardy, who will report to group CEO Gerry Ford, joins Caffè Nero with over two decades experience leading and growing high profile UK retail brands including Hotel Chocolat