All International articles
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NewsPho reports 15% rise in adjusted EBITDA
The Vietnamese restaurant group has recently opened three new London locations, in Russell Square, Waterloo and Victoria, with several additional sites currently in legal negotiations
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Weekend PressTourist taxes spread worldwide as governments cash in on travel boom
Cities and countries including Barcelona, Venice, Kyoto, Amsterdam and the Maldives have either introduced or raised visitor levies in recent years, the Financial Times; reports
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NewsJersey Mike’s founder backs UK growth with 400-store ambition
Peter Cancro dismissed concerns over rising operating costs in the UK, declaring there is an “unbelievable” opportunity for the brand, and predicting British consumers will embrace the chain’s hot subs
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NewsMcDonald’s focuses on chicken, AI and franchise investment to reboot growth
The fast food giant has unveiled a new long-term global growth strategy centred on expanding its share of the chicken market, deploying artificial intelligence across restaurants and providing billions of dollars in support to franchisees
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NewsKnoops represents one of the ‘most exciting business opportunities’, former CEO says
William Gordon-Harris told MCA its recent US opening exceeded any possible revenue expectations and that ”the ambition and confidence are maintained, Knoops will shortly be a category-defining global brand”.
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NewsTRGC to grow Jones The Grocer in UK rail sector
Areas-owned business TRG Concessions has signed an exclusive development agreement with the global F&B brand, with its first rail site opening this week at London Waterloo and further openings expected to follow.
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NewsKnoops CEO and property director step down
Investor and global CEO William Gordon-Harris has stepped down as chief executive of the premium hot chocolate café and retailer, with chief operating officer Jo Brett and CFO Martin Long to lead the business.
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NewsHarry Ramsden’s signs India franchise deal
Under the agreement, renowned franchise expert Gaurav Maraya will develop a minimum of 60 Harry Ramsden’s restaurants across India over the next 10 years
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NewsJersey Mike’s appoints Satnam Leihal as UK CEO
The appointment comes ahead of the opening of the sandwich brand’s first UK restaurant in Argyll Street, near Oxford Circus, in November, marking the start of an ambitious expansion plan for the US chain
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NewsSwingers rebrands as ‘Home of Rivalry’ in push beyond crazy golf
The competitive socialising company said the rebrand gives it a platform to expand into a wider mix of games, events, food and drink experiences
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NewsSimon Rogan: UK expansion ‘not a viable proposition’
L’Enclume restaurateur Simon Rogan says he ‘has no appetite’ to invest more in Britain, with the tourist tax the latest addition to the cost of doing business
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NewsThe Zetter Collection announces first expansion into Europe
The London-based boutique hotel group will launch The Zetter 717 Amsterdam in early 2027 on Prinsengracht in the city’s Canal District
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NewsCapdesia completes majority acquisition of Alice Pizza
The foodservice sector specialist investor has partnered with Quadrivio & Pambianco to acquire the Italian fast casual pizza chain
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InterviewsSamyukta Nair: ‘Hospitality doesn’t leave much room for ego’
What felt relevant a few years ago might feel obsolete today, LSL Capital’s co-founder and creative director tells MCA, with evolution as a sign of smart leadership rather than failure
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NewsStarbucks mulls $3bn sale of Japanese operations
The coffee giant has solicited pitches from several financial advisers on options for the business and is open to selling a majority stake
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NewsRandy’s Donuts to make UK debut
The US donut chain is to launch its first outpost this side of the pond in Scotland having secured a site in Edinburgh city centre
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NewsVue explores London IPO
The European cinema operator is looking to capitalise on a record-breaking summer at the box office with a £1.5bn listing
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InterviewsDubai-based Passion F&B looking to bring further concepts to UK
CEO Suyash Nath says the group, which made its London debut in May with Indian fine dining brand Trèsind Mayfair, could bring a more casual concept to the capital next
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NewsF1 Arcade in ‘a fast-moving growth phase’ as revenue rises
The Formula 1-inspired competitive socialising concept saw revenue increase 48% in 2025, driven by new site openings in the US and a strong performance across its UK estate
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NewsPitch secures US franchise partner
The competitive socialising brand has signed a deal to launch 15 sites across the US over the next five years, with a debut site in California opening in early 2027