All Interview articles – Page 3
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InterviewsAdventure Leisure targets 25+ Mulligans sites by 2030
The group is expanding its mini golf and competitive socialising brand with “cautious ambition” COO Stephen Brown tells MCA
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InterviewsTinie Tempah’s RAPS to rollout with Kitchen Ventures
Multi-brand restaurant group and incubator Kitchen Ventures is looking for JV partners in London and Manchetser for RAPS, a fried chicken concept from UK rap artist Tinie Tempah
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InterviewsRobinsons: ‘Our business will cost £2m more to run this year’
Joint managing director Oliver Robinson warns that government policy is piling pressure on pubs and brewers, pointing to higher NI, business rates and packaging compliance as key drivers
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InterviewsPasta Evangelists: ‘We are never standing still’
CEO Alessandro Savelli discusses the Italian restaurant brand’s franchising and international expansion ambitions, its new breakfast offer and ‘drunk pasta’, as the company pursues rapid growth across the UK
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InterviewsAzzurri Group: ‘Dave’s Hot Chicken is the perfect opportunity to push into Europe’
The successful precedent set by other US QSR brands, and the popularity of Dave’s Hot Chicken in the UK, gives Azzurri the confidence to dip its toe into international waters, CEO Steve Holmes tells MCA
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InterviewsWendy’s: ‘The UK remains a crucial market’
The US burger brand may be advancing further into mainland Europe thanks to new franchise agreements, but the UK remains a key market for future expansion, as well as a ”blueprint for new markets”, Michael Clarke, Wendy’s managing director, Europe, tells MCA.
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InterviewsChopstix explores new growth opportunities through format innovation
The pan-Asian QSR brand’s new modular ‘small box’ format “significantly broadens” the brand’s reach into markets where a traditional site would not be viable, MD Jon Lake tells MCA
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InterviewsHeavenly Desserts: ‘We are likely to beat our openings target’
The 60-strong dessert café franchise has opened six UK sites this year and optimistic it will beat its “conservative” target of 10 openings, with international growth to come on top of that, managing director Yousif Aslam has told MCA.
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InterviewsWatchHouse to add ten sites across UK and US by end of financial year
The premium café chain is preparing for its next phase of growth with new tech, an expanded US presence, and the launch of international franchising
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InterviewsPizza Pilgrims: ‘We have clarity around our vision for the next chapter’
The experience offered by new owners L’Osteria, and backers McWin, alongside a belief in the potential to grow Pizza Pilgrims internationally, is “hugely exciting” for the business, co-founder Thom Elliot tells MCA.
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InterviewsUrban Fresh Burgers & Fries to reach 50 sites by 2030
The South Yorkshire-based brand will open three flagship London sites in the next 18 to 24 months before expanding nationally through a mix of company-owned and franchised stores
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InterviewsThe Salad Project targets travel hubs and neighbourhood locations
The London-based concept is expanding its format mix into travel hubs and neighbourhood locations, alongside the launch of a new beverage offer and retail line, co-founder Florian de Chezelles tells MCA.
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InterviewsBear Café eyes Midlands-to-South expansion
Co-founder Craig Bunting says the eight-strong brand is focused on growing its presence in the South, while refining its menu, investing in new tech platforms, and exploring future formats
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InterviewsEL&N readies new formats, new markets and UK travel hub push
The London-born café brand is set to accelerate expansion, with CEO and founder Alexandra Miller revealing plans for more compact, high-traffic formats, experiential flagships, and entry into new territories
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InterviewsStick’n’Sushi: ‘If you focus on quality, that brings great results’
The Danish-Japanese restaurant group has seen sales improve over the last three months and remains focused on growing its estate in the UK and overseas, CEO Andreas Karlsson tells MCA.
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InterviewsBrowns expansion brings brasserie dining to new suburban markets
M&B’s Browns is continuing to expand into suburban and rural locations, with a new opening confirmed for Bushey Heath this autumn following a £1.7m conversion from a former Harvester
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Interviews‘We’re ready to accelerate’: Zambrero targets 100 UK sites
The fast-casual Mexican brand currently operates 13 UK sites across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Reading and Chelmsford, and is soon to open its first Scottish restaurant, as it prepares to onboard new franchise partners
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InterviewsMaguro to launch UK’s largest Korean BBQ as Bunsik readies two new openings
The London-based operator behind Korean QSR Bunsik will open the Korean BBQ restaurant in Manchester in September, with a new flagship for Bullgogi
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InterviewsJenki to open two sites this year, plans to double estate in 2026
The growth follows the successful launch of the brand’s fourth location, Whisk by Jenki, and increasing demand for both in-bar and at-home matcha experiences
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InterviewsUpham Inns: ‘We have always aspired to grow the business’
The acquisition of 14 sites out of administration from Oakman doubles the size of the business overnight, but director Ian Dunstall is confident of a smooth integration process and is open to further opportunities