All interviews – Page 21
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InterviewsWhich Wich plots nationwide rollout
The premium sandwich specialist is looking to reach 100 sites within the next six or seven years, UK MD Rami Awada tells MCA
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InterviewsLane7: ‘We’re coming into London at a good time’
The experiential operator is targeting the 50-site mark in the UK as it gears up to launch in the capital this month, while eyeing the untapped European market next year, MD Gavin Hughes tells MCA
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InterviewsWendy’s: ‘We’ve come back with skin in the game’
The Ohio-based burger specialist, which first launched in the UK in the 1980s, returned to the market in 2021 - and MD Michael Clarke tells MCA how it’s doing things differently this time around
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InterviewsMarston’s: ‘It’s been a year of simplification’
Marston’s streamlined estate and strong set of financial results leave the pubco in good stead as incoming CEO Justin Platt takes over, CFO Hayleigh Lupino tells MCA
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InterviewsFive Guys: ‘It’s an analogue brand in a digital world’
CEO John Eckbert speaks to MCA about hitting new sales records, moving towards the 300-site mark in the UK and introducing a vegetarian offer for the first time
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InterviewsM&B: ‘All parts of the market are recovering’
CEO Phil Urban speaks to MCA about making 20-30 conversions to Ego, why Nicholson’s is the top-performing wet-led brand in the stable, and how its new smokehouse concepts is inspired by Old Orleans
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InterviewsDavid Page: ‘I haven’t done any work since 1986’
Following his successful exit from Fulham Shore, which saw him bank £16m, serial entrepreneur David Page insists he has not managed any of his exits successfully and reveals more about why he wants to make it fourth time lucky with another restaurant investment vehicle
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InterviewsLoungers: ‘We’re very positive about 2024’
The versatility and all-day nature of its offer ensures the continued success and relevance of the model, CEO Nick Collins tells MCA
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InterviewsPrezzo: We were stagnant and lacking differentiation
Following the Italian casual dining brand’s latest restructure earlier this year, chief brand officer Olly Smith speaks to MCA about nurturing a self-sustainable, profitable estate, with an evolved strategy including a retail range and revamped food offer
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InterviewsLeon looks to nail tech innovation in omnichannel environment
The healthy fast food chain is exploring a solution around loyalty and personalisation, according to marketing director Mariam French
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InterviewsHarts Group: ‘There’s growing cultural interest in Mexican food’
Sam and James Hart talk about being ahead of the curve on Mexican cuisine with El Pastor, the success of their cluster strategy, and the opportunities in up-and-coming developments
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InterviewsAdmiral Taverns on the virtuous circle of its licensee-centric approach
As the the community pub company grows revenues by 18% to £182m, CEO Chris Josey hails the benefits of a supportive relationship with its publicans
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InterviewsRosa’s Thai: ‘We want to stay true to the Thai experience’
Discussing the transformative effects of tech innovation, CEO Gavin Adair told MCA’s Restaurant Conference that he is equally keen to retain an authentic Thai experience
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InterviewsNearly half of hospitality leaders positive about future of industry
49% of industry leaders feel confident about the hospitality market over the next 12 months, according to CGA and Fourth
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InterviewsRudy’s Pizza: ‘The next focus is London’
The Neapolitan pizza concept will aim to add another four or five sites to its London estate next year, according to MD Neal Bates.
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InterviewsSessions: ‘Speed is our USP’
Director of food and beverage Olivia Reid told MCA’s Restaurant Conference that rotating quickly to adapt to consumer trends is intergral when it comes to scouting new brands and leveraging existing operators
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InterviewsLoungers staying ‘agile’ through menu innovation
As the all-day operator continues to accelerate its site-roll out plan, head of food Caine Langford says Loungers is staying agile by maintaining menu consistency and harnessing trial periods to delve into consumer feedback.
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InterviewsBig Mamma: There is infinite whitespace to grow
Co-founder Victor Lugger tells MCA’s Restaurant Conference what the €270m McWin deal allows the Italian restaurant group to achieve, his “borderline panic” at opening in Milan, and how he still doesn’t spend a dime in marketing, preferring to let organic social media create buzz
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InterviewsStonegate: ‘We’re excited about what MiXR will do for us’
Speaking at the Peach 20/20 Leaders Summit, MD Helen Charlesworth discussed how the new app will help Stonegate understand customer behaviour “better than ever before”
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InterviewsUKHospitality: Chancellor must act to rescue industry from brink of oblivion
As the voice of the hospitality industry, which employs 3.5 million people and pays £54bn a year in tax, Kate Nicholls is demanding urgent action on business rates