All interviews – Page 12
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InterviewsWoodhead Restaurant Group takes organic approach to growth
Fresh off its latest opening - 64 Goodge Street in Fitzrovia - the group may open further neighbourhood restaurants in the future, co-owners Will Lander and Daniel Morgenthau tell MCA
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InterviewsMacellaio looks to venture North
Founder Roberto Costa tells MCA the Italian steak restaurant group is looking at further opportunities in Manchester as well as London, while focusing on new launch Fish Game
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InterviewsHawksmoor: ‘We want to make sure we trade our socks off’
The steak restaurant group has seen both covers and spend in growth this year - with 8,600 steaks sold as a result of its £15 deal - and is actively looking at the US for further expansion opportunities, CEO Will Beckett tells MCA
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InterviewsLiberation Group looking for ‘coherent strategy’ from government
The pub operator and brewer is eager for stability and a strategy that “allows businesses to actually plan,” CEO Jonathan Lawson tells MCA
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InterviewsHow the cult of Greggs took over Britain
The bakery chain is making more dough than ever as it appeals to tradesmen and the moneyed classes alike. Is expansion overseas next, The Sunday Times asks its chief executive
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InterviewsSan Carlo: We’re no longer fearful of going outside the UK
San Carlo Restaurant Group remains focused on growing an international business as it gears up to launch two more sites in Qatar, MD Marcello Distefano tells MCA
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InterviewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Grays and Feather, Yummy Pubs and Tonkotsu.
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InterviewsIncipio Group: ‘We’re very early in our journey’
The Pergola and Lost in Brixton operator has an “exciting pipeline” of upcoming sites, and continues to eye expansion outside London and overseas, CEO Ed Devenport tells MCA
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InterviewsPermanently Unique to launch third concept
The group, formerly known as Tattu, will launch a second concept called Fenix followed by a third concept in Manchester next summer, co-founder Adam Jones tells MCA
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InterviewsTwo Magpies in talks for new investment
Two Magpies Bakery is exploring its funding options with the aim of opening up to 10 sites per year, owner Steve Magnall tells MCA
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InterviewsGreggs to expand further into airports and supermarkets
The retailer is looking to leverage its growing evening trade, while also looking into opportunities to go international further down the line, according to CEO Roisin Currie
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InterviewsSwingers sees ‘clear roadmap’ in US
The crazy golf concept will continue to prioritise the US for expansion as it aims to reach a 15-strong global estate by 2026, co-CEO Matt Grech-Smith tells MCA
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InterviewsGreggs to open cafés in Sainsbury’s supermarkets
Greggs is to open standalone cafés in Sainsbury’s stores for the first time as it ramps up its store rollout, property director Tony Rowson tells The Grocer
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InterviewsMarston’s: ‘The strategy is paying off’
CEO Andrew Andrea speaks to MCA about rolling out a franchise-style model, simplifying the offer, and “doing fewer things better”
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InterviewsRevolution Bars Group: ‘The future is positive’
Group CEO Rob Pitcher speaks to MCA about maintaining faith in the bars business, growing its food hall concept, and expanding Peach Pubs when the time is right
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InterviewsDeliveroo: ‘We don’t obsess about our competitors’
Chief business officer Carlo Mocci tells MCA that the current market conditions have led to a “substantial slowdown” in the growth of dark kitchen model Deliveroo Editions, but the company still sees plenty of headroom for growth
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InterviewsBig Fang Collective to launch new concept
The business is also aiming to grow its Golf Fang estate to 12, with an eye on London, Nottingham, Leeds, and Manchester, CEO Natasha Waterfield tells MCA
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InterviewsBig Table Group: ‘We’re the best capitalised restaurant group in the UK’
CEO Alan Morgan tells MCA about plans to invest in new sites, roll out Super Nonna and explore conversions for Banana Tree
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InterviewsTurtle Bay awaits stronger investment climate
The Carribean-inspired bar and kitchen, backed by Piper since 2013, will only consider investment options which represent the best value for the business, CEO Nick Crossley tells MCA
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InterviewsHickory’s: ‘We made a lot of mistakes along the way’
Following last year’s acquisition by Greene King, MCA visits Hickory’s MD John Welsh in Huddersfield to hear about the potential for the smokehouse concept to become a truly national brand - and the authority on American BBQ in the UK