All International articles – Page 4
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NewsIn pictures: Five Iron Golf launches UK flagship
The US-founded experiential golf concept has opened its first UK outpost at Broadgate in the City of London amid plans to eventually open 10 locations across the UK
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NewsSSP reports UK like-for-likes up 11%
Reporting its third quarter results for the period to 30 June 2026, the global food and beverage operator said that overall sales for the UK & Ireland had increased by 8%, supported by positive seasonal trading
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InterviewsTortilla: ‘We’re excited about how the brand will evolve over the next few years’
Brandon Stephens tells MCA the first half of 2026 has been about putting in place foundations and enablers that will ‘set the business up for long-term, sustainable growth’
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NewsTortilla: ‘2025 was a year of progress and of difficult lessons in equal measure’
While its UK business stabilised, the fast casual Mexican restaurant group says the integration of the France-based Fresh Burritos proved ‘far more challenging’ and it is now exiting underperforming sites
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NewsThe Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company unveils ‘global evolution’ to support future growth
The group has rebranded itself as The Landmark Collection, a move that brings together its six global properties under one umbrella
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NewsBusiness groups unite against holiday tax
As Edinburgh becomes the first UK city to introduce a holiday tax, a coalition of business, hospitality, tourism, countryside and travel groups have urged the government to rethink the policy
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee secures new development agreement for North West
The growing franchise coffee shop operator has secured a development agreement with Yoloways Group for a minimum of nine new sites across North Wales and Cheshire
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NewsChick-fil-A to open first UK drive-thru near Glasgow
The American QSR chain, which trades from two locations in England and two in Northern Ireland, is set to take over a former KFC unit in Hamilton’s Palace Grounds Retail Park
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InterviewsBrewDog: ‘It’s important for us to change the narrative’
Tilray Brands CEO Irwin Simon tells MCA how the bar operator and brewer is investing money and research into reengaging with consumers, rebuilding trade and reestablishing itself as a global brand
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NewsUber to acquire Delivery Hero for $14.8bn
The acquisition would accelerate Uber’s ambitions in food delivery, enhancing its ability to compete with rivals including Prosus-owned Just Eat and DoorDash, which acquired Deliveroo earlier this year
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NewsIRO Sushi sees 20% increase in like-for-like sales
The 30-plus site QSR brand is continuing to scale, with a strong pipeline of new locations, in Basingstoke, Ipswich, Salisbury, and one in South London, which are expected to open over the summer/early Autumn.
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Analysis & InsightDining for Data: Why AmericanExpress is betting big on reservation platforms
As Amex adds TheFork to a growing stable of restaurant-tech acquisitions, the payments giant is positioning itself at the centre of the dining journey. For operators, the trend offers both opportunity and a fresh set of questions about ownership of the customer relationship
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NewsSafestay enters takeover talks
The London-listed hostel operator is in discussions with investment firm Infill Capital Partners over a possible £40.9m take private deal
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Weekend PressJersey Mike’s IPO tries to sprinkle SpaceX magic on a sandwich
Sandwich chain’s US float, as it prepares to expand into new international territories including the UK, is a test of appetite for a sector pinched by concerns over consumer spending, writes the FT
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InterviewsSticks’n’Sushi: ‘We strongly believe there are opportunities outside of London’
CEO Andreas Karlsson tells MCA the Danish-founded, Japanese-inspired restaurant group is interested in further expansion in the north of north of England and Scotland following successful openings in Glasgow and Manchester
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NewsPizza Pilgrims: ‘The best is yet to come’
The Neapolitan pizza group says its new ownership structure positions it for an ‘exciting phase of growth’ as it reports revenue of nearly £60m and a return to profit
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NewsPermanently Unique plots accelerated growth after securing £25m credit facility
The Manchester-based group says the funds will help drive the expansion of its Fenix, Tattu and Louis brands both in the UK and internationally
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NewsIn pictures: Wendy’s unveils ‘future fresh’ restaurant design
The US burger chain is rolling out a new international design concept featuring a blue colour palette that pays homage to the brand’s roots
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InterviewsWendy’s: ‘Our long-term ambition for the UK remains unchanged’
The US burger chain, which recently marked five years since it relaunched in the UK, tells MCA it continues to see the opportunity for ‘expansive growth’ across the country
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Interviews‘We’re Not Chasing Trends’: Benugo’s Ben Warner on coffee, supporting cultural institutions and sustainable growth
From pioneering takeaway coffee to building a £200m hospitality business across museums, parks and travel hubs, Benugo’s co-founder explains why quality, sustainability and partnerships remain at the heart of the brand’s success