All Interview articles – Page 11
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NewsPret CEO: franchising, AI, and the next phase of growth
Pret A Manger is accelerating its shift towards a franchise-first model, with CEO Pano Christou describing the move as a “real big bet” in the brand’s growth strategy
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InterviewsRare Restaurants: ‘It’s about challenging the details’
Rare Restaurants’ sustainability operations manager Alyson Parkes discusses the group’s recent sustainability initiatives, from tackling the carbon footprint of beef production to tracking food waste, as part of the finalist profiles for the Sustainability category at the MCA Hospitality Awards, sponsored by Pernod Ricard
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InterviewsPizza Pilgrims: 'We’re working to reduce the carbon footprint of each pizza we serve'
Sustainability consultant Jonny Lockett discusses the group’s commitment to minimising its environmental footprint in a finalist profile for the Sustainability category of the MCA Hospitality Awards
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InterviewsRosa’s Rising Star is ‘one of the best hires we’ve made’
The contribution of operations director Tom Cousins goes well beyond his job title, and he has the potential to go far, former CEO Gavin Adair tells MCA in the latest in a series of profiles on our Rising Star finalists ahead of the MCA Hospitality Awards
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InterviewsMcWin: ‘We’re just at the very beginning’
Gail’s is poised for significant expansion under McWin, as the private equity firm sets ambitious targets for its F&B portfolio. Harry Goss, partner and head of foodservice at McWin, tells MCA about the potential the investor sees in both the UK and internationally
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InterviewsCaravan: 'We only work with partners that share our values'
Caravan’s co-founder Laura Harper-Hinton discusses how sustainability is embedded into the restaurant and coffee businesses operations, in this finalist profile for the Sustainability category of the MCA Hospitality Awards, sponsored by Pernod Ricard
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InterviewsPunch looks to evolve L&T agreements
CEO Andy Spencer says innovation in Punch Pubs’ leased & tenanted business is currently a major focus, in order to help publicans navigate and remain competitive in a challenging cost environment
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InterviewsCarl’s Jr: 'Our vision is to be a top choice in QSR'
David Moffat, the new head of Carl’s Jr’s UK operations under the Boparan Restaurant Group, speaks to MCA about the brand’s strategy for entering the UK market and its growth plans.
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Analysis & InsightFriends reunited at Amber Taverns
Bill Priestly, whose firm Epiris has acquired Amber Taverns, previously backed a management buyout of the James Baer-led community pub company in 2010 as part of LGV, when it had just 56 pubs
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InterviewsClive Chesser: ‘Pubs will continue to reinvent themselves’
As he steps away from Punch Pubs & Co to join PureGym Group, Clive Chesser reflects on a personal and wider societal shift towards health and fitness, why he prefers balance over moderation, and how he believes the pub sector will always keep evolving
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Newsitsu: pipeline of big sites ‘reflects our confidence’
The healthy eating brand is increasingly bullish about opening prominent city centre sites, and is currently on-site in four or five, CFO Greg Thorp and CMO Neil Miller tell MCA
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InterviewsHoley crusade: Krispy Kreme’s mission to freshen up the brand
Krispy Kreme UK and Ireland president and CEO Jamie Dunning discusses the brand’s on-trend new doughnut range, prime new stores and grabbing the attention of Gen Z
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InterviewsRosa’s Thai looks to ‘own UK’s Thai restaurant space’
The group is preparing to unveil a new menu and sees “huge potential” to be the authority on Thai food in the UK, CEO Gavin Adair tells MCA
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InterviewsNick Mackenzie: We don’t need more acquisitions to improve food
The Greene King CEO hailed a solid financial performance against a very difficult backdrop, with profits up and customers returning to pubs
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NewsHummingbird Bakery steps up expansion
The American bakery chain is planning to open three to five sites this year, with plans to establish its presence further in London, operations manager Simone Tasker tells MCA
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InterviewsInvestor view: ‘The ability to stretch your brand is a sign of strength’
The successful adoption of an omnichannel approach demonstrates the strength of your brand, but it’s not for everyone, delegates heard at the Omnichannel Foodservice Conference.
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InterviewsSalad Project explores B2B offer
The fast-growing salad bar concept is looking to expand at the rate of two to three sites per year, as well as launch a B2B offering, co-founder Florian de Chezelles tells MCA
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InterviewsNew Dawn Pubs takes cautious approach to growth
The newly formed pub group, led by Mark Robson, is looking to invest into its existing estate and acquire one or two pubs over the next couple years
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InterviewsChipotle: ‘University towns will be a big play for us’
Chief development officer Tabassum Zalotrawala speaks to MCA about increasing brand awareness in the UK and expanding on an ambitious growth strategy
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InterviewsTwo Magpies Bakery aiming for 50 sites
Co-owner Steve Magnall tells MCA the East Anglian chain is exploring the fundraising route to fund a further four to six sites over the next year or so