All International articles – Page 2
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InterviewsJonathan Recanati: ‘We’re now going through a mega growth phase’
The Farmer J founder has said his initial aim to open 50 sites under his field-tray concept ‘feels small’, adding that his ambition is now ‘far bigger’
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InterviewsKaran Gokani: ‘There isn’t a restaurant in central London that truly does regional Indian food’
The Hoppers co-founder has spent six years improving efficiency and evolving the scope of his Sri Lankan-focused group. Now he’s opening in Shoreditch, and is hungry for more restaurants
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NewsChopstix owner QSRP appoints new CEO
Kevin Derycke will take over leadership of the European quick-service restaurant platform having previously spent three years leading Burger King’s operations in Italy
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OpinionJamie Oliver: ‘We are in the throes of a culinary brain drain’
The celebrity chef and restaurateur has warned the hospitality sector is being crushed by a combination of astronomical business rates, a rigid VAT system and a mountain of bureaucracy
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NewsBrandon Stephens appointed group CEO for Tortilla as Andy Naylor steps down
The multiple board and management changes, which also include Mac Plumpton joining as UK CEO, come as the fast casual Mexican chain prepares to enter its next phase of development
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NewsTurin-based coffee roaster Costadoro makes UK debut with double London opening
The Turin-based business has launched sites in Clapham Junction and Beckenham, describing it as ‘a new step’ in its international growth strategy
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InterviewsPitch tees up smaller format to support expansion drive
The competitive socialising brand will launch a smaller footprint venue in London this year with co-founder Chris Ingham telling MCA it will unlock greater expansion opportunities both here and overseas
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken appoints European business development director
The appointment of Léa Ghanem, who previously spent several years with Starbucks, comes as the Nashville-style chicken brand looks to expand across Europe following its success in the UK
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NewsZonal acquired by Volaris Group
The UK hospitality technology provider says the deal heralds ‘an exciting new era’ and creates opportunities to accelerate its next-generation software
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NewsThe Mayfair Chippy heads to Saudi Arabia following franchise deal
The group, which is also seeking further London sites, will make its international debut in Riyadh this summer under a franchise deal with property developer Alidara Real Estate
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NewsBuzzworks reports ‘resilient year’ of trading and investment
The Scottish hospitality operator saw revenue rise, but underlying EBITDA fall slightly against a ‘tough operating backdrop’
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InterviewsFreight Island: ‘We really want to be adding to a city if we open there’
Managing director Dan Morris tells MCA about the group’s plans to quadruple the size of its estate over the next 18 months with openings in London, Newcastle and Leeds
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NewsLane7 appoints first chairman
MD Gavin Hughes said the competitive socialising sector is entering a period of consolidation, with a clear opportunity for the boutqiue bowling operator to gain market share
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NewsIRO Sushi hails ‘fantastic year’ with like-for-like sales up 19%
The 30-strong QSR chain has reported total system sales of £18.5m in its latest financial results and is targeting at least 10 new openings in 2026
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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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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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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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NewsDrunch kicks off international expansion with Egypt franchise deal
The London-based restaurant brand is set to open five sites across Cairo under wider plans to expand across the MENA region