All interviews – Page 10
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InterviewsPasta Evangelists rollout ‘defies expectations’
The Barilla-owned fresh pasta business will open in Greenwich, Chiswick, Manchester, and Guildford following the success of its Richmond location, co-founder Finn Lagun tells MCA
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InterviewsMcDonald’s UK: ‘We still have a lot to learn’
The chain is keen to trial a variety of different formats across its estate, with its recently launched ‘Drive To’ restaurants well received by customers
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InterviewsNQ64 looks for opportunities at home and further afield
The retro arcade bar concept, which operates 12 sites across UK cities, believes there are “many more” opportunities, co-founder Matt Robson tells MCA
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InterviewsBlind Tiger Inns reaches 20 sites, with plans to grow
The North West wet-led community pub operator has the funds and people in place to add a further six sites to its estate, and is exploring opportunities with private landlords as competition from the larger pubcos grows
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InterviewsBurger King UK: ‘We are taking share from the better burger brands on delivery’
The burger brand has refrained from pricing too aggressively, resulting in its volumes remaining steadier and its perceived value increasing on delivery platforms in particular, CEO Alasdair Murdoch tells MCA
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InterviewsHopping to it: why Kricket is back on the expansion trail
With a new site in Canary Wharf and another opening in Shoreditch, the modern Indian restaurant group is entering a new phase of growth
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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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InterviewsBistrot Pierre: ‘We have a great future ahead'
The French restaurant group’s new all-day concept has been well received, along with a return to profitability in FY24, CFO Samantha Gordon tells MCA
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InterviewsFrankie & Benny’s sales ‘much higher’ than wider market
Big Table Group is trialling a refreshed proposition at three sites and conversions to Bella Italia at a further two after discovering the Italian American brand is still making “massive average weekly sales”, CEO Alan Morgan tells MCA
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InterviewsProfessionals at Play looks to untapped family market
The group formerly known as Roxy Leisure believes the potential for family-focused experiential offers is ‘huge’, COO Colin Sadler tells MCA
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InterviewsPizza Hut: ‘People change and so must we’
Following a recent brand reset, UK MD Nicolas Burquier speaks to MCA about avoiding complacency, catering to changing customer needs, and withstanding the test of time
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InterviewsDRG’s Café Andaluz to debut in London
Scotland-based Di Maggio’s Restaurant Group (DRG) has a site earmarked in the captal for its seven-strong tapas brand, with an eye on expanding its Sugo Pasta concept in the future
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InterviewsWingstop UK: ‘People want to experience the joy and hype together’
Co-CEO Chris Sherriff speaks to MCA about driving operational excellence, delivering experiences over transactions, and learnings from the brand’s journey in the UK, as the UK business enters into a sales process
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InterviewsTaro envisages another five-10 sites in Greater London
The Japanese dining concept is looking at Wimbledon and East London for its next steps, having opened its seventh and eighth sites in Brentwood and Catford this summer
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InterviewsTom Kerridge: There’s still ‘nowhere to hide’ for pubs
The chef and gastropub owner speaks to MCA about the plague of cost challenges still hitting the industry, what the future for pub entrepreneurship might look like, and improving hospitality’s image as a place to forge a ‘proper career’
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InterviewsEvening day part boosts Greggs sales
Evenings are becoming more and more important for the retailer, with menu innovation such as the expanded pizza offer providing a boost, according to CEO Roisin Currie
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InterviewsArchie’s looks to expand across the UK
The Manchester-based American-style diner chain is eyeing up sites in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle, the founders tell MCA
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InterviewsBig Fang Collective: ‘We like to be a switch-hitter brand’
The group behind Golf Fang will introduce multiple brand new concepts in the next 12 months in a bid to become a brand synonymous with experiential and competitive socialisation, co-founder Kip Piper tells MCA
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InterviewsEL&N looks to double estate
The 35-strong London-based boutique café group is to launch in a number of new markets, with a focus on travel hubs
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InterviewsCraft Union: ‘We want to make pubs beautiful again’
As the community pub company opens its 600th location, CEO Frazer Grimbleby discusses the win-win appeal of the operating model, its cross-demographic consumer appeal, and how the Stonegate-owned business is using data to inform growth