All interviews – Page 14
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InterviewsHeartwood Collection: ‘We are moving forward at pace’
MD Richard Ferrier says surety of funding is enabling it to grow quickly, with investor Alchemy motivated to deploy capital for the right acquisitions
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InterviewsStar Pubs & Bars: ‘The great British consumer still loves pubs’
MD Lawson Mountstevens told MCA’s Pub Conference said despite cost challenges, he feels much more optimistic than eight months ago, as consumer demand is coming through strongly on the top line
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InterviewsSt Austell: ‘There’s a positive story to tell’
CEO Kevin Georgel speaks to MCA about restoring revenue beyond pre-pandemic levels, the new venture with ETM Group directors, and unleashing the full potential of the business
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InterviewsSarah Willingham: It’s ok to be under-estimated
Hot on the heels of Nightcap’s most recent acquisition, founder and CEO Sarah Willingham spoke on how she views the current challenges facing hospitality and the most profound moment she has experienced in the industry as “a woman in a man’s world”
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InterviewsRevolution: ‘Peach Pubs deal is paying off’
With its core Revolution Bars brand hit by the cost of living crisis, group CEO Rob Pitcher says the acquisition of Peach has opened up a whole new, wealthier, demographic to tap into
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InterviewsSubway: ‘We see a fantastic opportunity for growth’
UK & Ireland managing director Nigel Doughty speaks to MCA about enhancing the digital experience, strategic physical expansion and evolving the food offer
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InterviewsBrakspear: ‘It’s tough, but we want to grow the business’
The pub company and brewer remains on the lookout for acquisition opportunities for its tenanted and managed estates, despite challenging bottom-line economics, CEO Tom Davies tells MCA.
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InterviewsLucky Voice looks to regional cities
The social entertainment concept will likely launch in Manchester or Birmingham in 2024 as it looks to double its estate, MD Charlie Elek tells MCA
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InterviewsPunch: Operator managed model makes us better at running pubs
The model is also providing a solution for “very talented” individuals who want to build a career in the sector, Punch CEO Clive Chesser told MCA’s Pub Conference
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InterviewsTim Martin: My successor won’t be a loudmouth like me
The Wetherspoons chairman, speaking on a panel alongside Ian Payne and Bob Ivell at MCA’s Pub Conference, said succession planing was one of the hardest thing to do in business
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InterviewsJDW’s Tim Martin: ‘There’s no limit to price of pint’
Speaking to Andrew Marr on LBC, the chairman of the pub operator said that pints would “quite probably” go up to £8 and that even high prices were possible.
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InterviewsAzzurri: ‘We’re looking to replicate Boojum’s success’
CEO Steve Holmes speaks to MCA about its new acquisition, adding a recession-proof brand to the portfolio and being an Italian cuisine group by accident rather than design
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InterviewsMcDonald’s: ‘It’s not about innovation for the sake of it’
The global fast food chain’s Convenience of the Future programme has sought to improve the experience for staff as well as customers, with retention levels up as a result of its rollout, Alison Gillham, vice president, technology and change at McDonald’s UK & Ireland tells MCA
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InterviewsZia Lucia looking for prime sites outside London
The independent pizzeria chain has appointed Colin Doyle as MD as it looks to double its estate, with an eye on prime city centre locations, co-founder Gianluca D’Angela tells MCA
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Interviews‘Britain’s bloated planning rules are wrecking McDonald’s expansion plans’
McDonald’s chief Alistair Macrow speaks to The Telegraph about planning headaches, the £280 million investment plan and vegan dining
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InterviewsFuller’s ‘We’ve been through a hell of a lot’
CEO Simon Emeny tells MCA how buzzing London has helped the pub group make a return to strong like-for like-growth
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InterviewsMark Derry: ‘We are ready to step up to the challenge’
Heartwood Collection, formerly Brasserie Bar Co, is looking leverage the expertise of Alchemy Partners as it moves into the pubs-with-rooms market, its exec chairman tells MCA.
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InterviewsGrowth Kitchen to start building outside London
The satellite kitchen network is aiming to triple its estate before moving to other major cities, and diversifying its brand portfolio, co-founder Máté Kun tells MCA
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InterviewsPizza Hut: ‘The power and resilience of the brand will continue’
As the brand celebrates its 50th anniversary in the UK, Pizza Hut UK & Europe CFO Kate Vacovec speaks to MCA about brand evolution, providing a digital-first experience, and tackling Domino’s stronghold in the market
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InterviewsImbiba ‘obsessed’ with the longevity of experiential leisure
Managing partner Darrel Connell tells MCA that, like casual dining, experiential leisure concepts must update and evolve to remain relevant to consumers