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InterviewsBlend Family: ‘We want to be the number one food hall company’
Co-founder Matt Bigland says the group is ‘hungry for growth’ and ‘wants to be known as the standard setters’ in the industry
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Interviews‘It’s been transformational’ – James Brown on the first year of Prezzo’s rebrand
The Italian casual dining chain’s CEO tells MCA the new name, look and menu are now driving double-digit growth and pushing customer sentiment scores to new heights
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Analysis & InsightWatchHouse: ‘The most important thing we’re monitoring is guest opinion score’
Finance director James Elliott told MCA’s Hostech Conference the financial performance of the coffee house group is the result of getting that guest experience right
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NewsMandy Yin: ‘Revenue has not kept pace with the costs of running an independent restaurant’
The chef confirmed she has closed her high-profile north London Malaysian restaurant Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar saying she could no longer continue to personally carry the financial risk
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InterviewsBunsik: ‘We are benefiting from the K-Wave’
Having reached a critical mass of company-owned sites, the Korean QSR concept is pushing forward with its franchise strategy as it looks to reach 60 UK locations, founder Jae Cho tells MCA.
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NewsLeon appoints Pret’s Julio Santoyo as restaurants MD
John Vincent has called the appointment ‘a pivotal moment’ for the ‘naturally fast-food’ chain as it looks to press ahead with development plans having exited administration
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Weekend PressBrewDog founder launches new beer brand with vow to ‘equity punks’
As revealed by The Sunday Times, James Watt is giving stakes in Second Best to investors who backed his last venture, then lost out when it fell into administration
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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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InterviewsMarkus Thesleff: ‘The goal is always the same: creating experiences that make people happy’
With Thesleff Group opening its much-anticipated modern Japanese dining and drinking concept MA/NA, in Mayfair, last week, MCA speaks to its founder about the new venue, its focus on international expansion, and the growth of experience-led hospitality
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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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InterviewsTaco ’bout growth: Mark Selby on why Wahaca is ready to expand again
Despite moving from CEO to the less hands-on role of chairman, the contemporary Mexican restaurant group’s co-founder remains focused on supporting the business as it continues to evolve and expand
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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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NewsMcDonald’s UK appoints new marketing chief
The fast food giant has appointed Tim Kenward as CMO, overseeing all aspects of the UK and Ireland marketing function
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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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NewsBurger King UK: ‘We’re better than the competition’
Buoyed by fresh backing from its private equity and banking partners, alongside double-digit sales growth, CEO Alasdair Murdoch tells MCA he is feeling bullish about customer demand and growth prospects for the burger brand
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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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InterviewsPret CEO: ‘We’re doing everything in our control to mitigate costs and protect our customers’
Pano Christou says the impact of the US-Israel war with Iran is causing some cost volatility, but the group currently has no plans to raise prices. The food to go retailer launched its new spring menu today with a heavy focus on high-protein dishes