All Interview articles – Page 2
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Interviews
Sourdough Sophia eyes 20 sites
The North London bakery-cafe operator is set to open three sites this year as it balances its artisanal roots with operational growth
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Chicken Shop: ‘We want to own London’
The premium QSR brand is doubling down on London as it prepares to open its eighth site in Canary Wharf – with further expansion in its sights
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Mary Brown’s maps out UK clusters as it builds its international base
The Canadian QSR brand is stepping up its UK rollout and expects to reach 10 sites by the year-end
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Events
PICK.YOUR.OWN founder on scaling sustainable food-to-go
The premium salad concept is redefining food-to-go with a focus on sustainability and customer loyalty, rapidly building a following since its December launch
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Senza Fondo: ‘Bigger plates, bigger energy’
The new Italian-American concept in Shoreditch is challenging London’s small-plates status quo with a bold focus on value, scale and experience – starting with bottomless beef shin lasagna
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Benito’s returns to London with ambitious expansion plans
The fast casual Mexican chain is set to make a major comeback in London, with its first new site in the capital opening off Bishopsgate this Easter
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Sandwich Sandwich: ‘We are laser-focused on London’
The brand has unveiled ambitious expansion plans, with founder Nick Kleiner confirming it will open 20 London stores within the next four years
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Interviews
BRGR LAB to reach eight UK stores in 2025
The immersive burger concept is gearing up for rapid expansion, with six UK openings planned this year, alongside its first international site in Qatar
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Interviews
Burger & Lobster to open in Kensington with three more sites in 2025 pipeline
The restaurant chain is gearing up for further UK and international expansion in 2025, with plans to open three sites on top of the new Brighton and High Street Kensington locations
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Be At One plans to refurbish around 12 sites with £3m investment
The Stonegate Group-owned cocktail bar brand is focusing on refurbishments while considering expansion into Scotland and key northern cities
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Interviews
Lina Stores to reach 11 sites as it eyes international growth
The 80-year-old Italian deli and restaurant brand is expanding with new sites in Manchester and Canary Wharf, while eyeing international opportunities in the US and Europe
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News
081 Pizzeria expects four locations by end of 2025
The Neapolitan pizza concept is due to open its largest site in Shoreditch and is actively seeking further locations
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Interviews
Urban Baristas targets 30 stores as franchising fuels growth
The Australian-style coffee specialist is set to expand in 2025, with plans to grow its network to over 30 stores by the end of the year, following a strong first year of franchising
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Interviews
Shah’s Halal Foods to open 50 new UK sites in 2025
The UK-based halal QSR brand is targeting significant growth in 2025, with plans to open 50 new locations by the end of the year
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Interviews
Tikka Nation heats up UK’s Indian QSR market
The fast-casual Indian concept is accelerating its expansion across the UK, with plans to reach 15 to 16 sites by the end of 2025
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Interviews
Wingers to double estate in 2025
The fast-growing fried chicken brand is targeting rapid expansion this year, with plans to reach 30 sites by the end of 2025.
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Interviews
Barbs plots UK rollout with delivery expansion
The new fast-casual concept has launched as a delivery-only brand via Deliveroo Editions, bringing a scalable take on Barbadian cuisine to the UK market
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Interviews
Remoli to open 10 restaurants in next five years
The fresh pasta chain expects to open 10 new locations over the next five years, focusing on its kiosk format as a scalable and cost-effective model, founder Simone Remoli tells MCA
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Analysis & Insight
Bibi’s: ‘People queue, even in the rain’
The Turkish and Mediterranean-inspired lunch concept is opening its seventh site in Fenchurch Street next month – as founder Bilur Yapici discusses the brand’s future plans
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News
Pret 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