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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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NewsStarbucks to take $400m charge as it cuts more corporate staff
Sales have rebounded for the coffee chain but renovations and barista hires under the turnaround plan have come at a cost, the Financial Times repots
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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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Analysis & InsightGeopolitical shocks threaten to drive foodservice cost increases despite March price dip
The latest data from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing suggests that despite a 1.4% fall in food and drink prices in March further rises are likely in the coming months
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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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NewsEvolv Collection reports £151.6m revenue
The Martin Williams-led group describes the 15 months to December 2025 as a ‘transformative period’ that has led to ‘dramatically improved’ profitability
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NewsWagamama investments lead to 'significant improvement in volume performance'
The Pan-Asian brand traded below the wider market last year, after making significant investments in resetting its value proposition, which had a ‘pronounced impact on spend per head’
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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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NewsMcDonald’s Corporation: ‘We feel really confident we have strong leadership in the UK market now’
The fast food giant has said recent changes to its UK senior leadership team have been ‘instrumental’ to building confidence both internally with franchisees and externally with consumers
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NewsJason Atherton: ‘I am trying to sustain our business by opening abroad’
The chef behind two Michelin-starred London restaurant Row on 5 has said his group is now much more cautious about expanding in the UK due to the tough market
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NewsInternational expansion drives RBI to beat expectations
The US company which owns Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons reported system-wide sales growth of 6.2%, including 11.1% for its international business
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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
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NewsHeston Blumenthal eyes growth following strategic investment from COMO Group
The investment, made into The Fat Duck Group’s holding company, SL6 Limited, comes as it looks to build on recent growth and explore expansion opportunities
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NewsPhilip Harrison steps down from design consultancy after 37 years
Considered a pioneering figure in the sector, Harrison has built a reputation for helping shape some the most influential hospitality environments and brands of the past four decades
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NewsThe Evolv Collection further strengthens senior team
The Martin Williams-led group has named Gavin Gosnell as its new operations director, while Lara Bugle has been promoted to marketing director
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NewsDemand across London portfolio drives growth at PPHE
The UK-listed hotel group has reported an ‘encouraging performance’ in its Q1 results with turnover up 8% and RevPAR up nearly 5%
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NewsStarbucks: ‘We believe this quarter reflects the turn in our turnaround’
The US coffee giant has delivered growth on both the top and bottom line for the first time in more than two years in its Q2 results
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NewsFlight Club set to hit billion-dart milestone
The competitive socialising brand is to open its latest UK outpost this week in Reading and is in the throes of plotting further expansion both here and internationally