All interviews – Page 14
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InterviewsThe Coffee House: ‘There’s so much opportunity in the UK’
Co-founder Chris Shelmerdine tells MCA the business sees ample room to grow in the North West of England and capability to eventually reach 100 sites
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InterviewsP.F. Chang’s looks to 100 UK sites in long term
The US-founded Asian fusion concept will reopen its UK site in Leicester Square this month, with plans to open up to 20 restaurants over the next decade, Zaf Holdings CEO and master franchisee Arif Jivraj tells MCA
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InterviewsOutlet closures slow in April
The biggest slowdown in closure rates was in urban areas as more and more businesses encourage workers back to the office
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InterviewsBoo aims for nationwide expansion
The Midlands-based burger is targeting 300 sites across the country through a mix of large-format stores in shopping schemes and city centres, alongside smaller “hatch” formats, co-founder Mohammed Suleman tells MCA.
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InterviewsFazenda ready to take brand to ‘the next level’
After making its London debut last year, co-founder and managing director Tomás Maunier tells MCA the premium rodizio bar and grill is aiming for five or six sites in the capital
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InterviewsWhite Rabbit: ‘Our pipeline in the UK proves we’re here for good’
As the specialist incubator and investment vehicle prepares to launch a range of F&B concepts in Lisbon, it continues to push forward with expansion in the UK - with a regional debut for Lina Stores on the cards, CEO Chris Miller tells MCA
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InterviewsMarston’s growth driven by ‘low tempo’ occasions
Speaking to MCA after taking the reins at the pub company, new CEO Justin Platt discusses how lower ticket visits are proving fruitful for the community operator, the parallels between pubs and theme parks, and what his future strategy might look like
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InterviewsGreggs sees ‘compelling opportunities’ to build travel hub presence
Despite launches in key airports and train stations across the country, the retailer remains underrepresented in travel hubs - a key part of its growth strategy, according to CEO Roisin Currie
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InterviewsPizza Pilgrims: ‘People haven’t abandoned eating out’
The Neapolitan pizza group’s cover like-for-likes are up on 2019 levels, with both eat-in and delivery sales holding up strongly as it reports record revenue, co-founder Thom Elliot tells MCA
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InterviewsBangers: ‘There’s an opportunity for premium breakfast in London’
The founders of the fledgling breakfast concept see potential to expand its reach across the capital, as early signs show strong demand for its first dine-in site in Shoreditch
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InterviewsPunch Pubs sees ‘more stable’ operating environment
This has resulted in strong EBITDA growth in Q2 2024, with more to come, according to CEO Clive Chesser and CFO Steve Dando
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InterviewsMission Mars sees potential for 50 Albert’s Schenke venues
The operator has been focused on Rudy’s Pizza and Albert’s Schloss in recent years - with the latter to soon make its London debut - but its Bavarian tavern concept has just as much potential for growth, CEO Roy Ellis tells MCA
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InterviewsRoxy Leisure's King Pins poised for expansion in 'exciting market'
The family-led venture from Roxy Leisure looks towards an upcoming launch at Manchester Arndale as well as two additional sites slated for this year and is actively scouting locations in major cities nationwide.
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InterviewsWahaca ‘reimagined’: how the Mexican-inspired group is building back up again
After a challenging few years, the Mexican restaurant group is putting the past behind it with a huge new opening in London’s Paddington and a determination to bring back some buena vida
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InterviewsStar Pubs & Bars: 'We want to attract 18-100 year olds'
The Heineken-owned operator is investing £39m in a quarter of its estate, which it will use to broaden its pubs’ appeal to a wider selection of customers and occasions, property director Chris Moore tells MCA
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InterviewsWimpy: ‘We’re proud the brand is still here today’
As the fast food chain celebrates 70 years this month, it continues to target buoyant high street locations for expansion, general manager Chris Woolfenden tells MCA
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InterviewsBabaBoom: ‘It’s a good time to take the brand to the market’
MD Graham Ford speaks to MCA about the sales process and the scalability of the QSR format, as the Eve Bugler-founded kebab concept looks for a buyer
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InterviewsHeart with Smart: ‘We’ve digested the damage and can now start to rebuild’
Following the successful refinance of its debt, CEO Jens Hofma tells MCA the Pizza Hut Restaurants operator is looking to fire up innovation and reignite unit growth in 2025
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InterviewsLoungers: ‘The intention is to carry on opening 35 sites a year’
The all-day concept has seen sales growth across day parts and categories as it looks to maintain its current rate of expansion, CEO Nick Collins tells MCA
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InterviewsRod McKie: ‘People are paramount’
The chairman of New World Trading Company and Megan’s discusses his career in hospitality and why ’people dynamics’ are key in determining the health of a business