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Richard Colclough Parogon Group

Parogon Group: ‘There’s been a significant shift in how people are dining out’

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TOCA Social: ‘We’ve learnt to be more secure and proud of our football heritage’

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Blacklock: ‘Sustained growth is top of our agenda’

2026-08-24T14:22:00+01:00

Brother Marcus founders Alex Large Tasos Gaitanos

‘You’re never truly ready to open a restaurant’ - Brother Marcus on expansion

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Supply chain risk ‘higher than its ever been’

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The profit under the pillow: why pubs are adding rooms

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Haldiram’s: The Gen Z business leader with a sweet tooth for restaurant success

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Splendid Hospitality: Growth plans for hotel business are ‘astronomical’

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Market Halls: ‘We’ve moved away from the transactional relationship and into the emotional’

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McDonald’s UK&I CEO: ‘We’ve continued to strengthen customer connection and drive growth

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