All interviews – Page 3
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InterviewsSandwich Sandwich: ‘We are laser-focused on London’
The brand has unveiled ambitious expansion plans, with founder Nick Kleiner confirming it will open 20 London stores within the next four years
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InterviewsCaprinos Pizza achieves double-digit growth in Q1
Co-founder Khalil Rehman acknowledges the pizza market is crowded, but points to Caprinos’ strong like-for-like sales as evidence there’s still growth to go after
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InterviewsCornish Bakery: ‘We can double or triple in size quite easily’
The 66-strong business sees ’huge opportunity’ for premium bakery products, and will continue to thrive in high street locations, according to MD Mat Finch
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InterviewsShepherd Neame: ‘Lack of certainty means we’re focusing internally’
The 290-strong pub operator is investing in its existing estate in the hope that improved trading in the capital will spread out to the regions, CEO Jonathan Neame tells MCA
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InterviewsBRGR LAB to reach eight UK stores in 2025
The immersive burger concept is gearing up for rapid expansion, with six UK openings planned this year, alongside its first international site in Qatar
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InterviewsCosta sees ‘significant opportunity’ in drive-thru market
The coffee shop chain will open up to 45 new drive-thru locations this year and has a strong pipeline in place for the next three years, according to property & store development director Nick Ridley
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InterviewsPremium lunch concepts confident of growth in the capital
Strong mid-week footfall coupled with consumer demand for high quality lunch options is giving premium lunchtime operators, such as Sandwich Sandwich and Yolk, the confidence to expand in London
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InterviewsBurger & Lobster to open in Kensington with three more sites in 2025 pipeline
The restaurant chain is gearing up for further UK and international expansion in 2025, with plans to open three sites on top of the new Brighton and High Street Kensington locations
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InterviewsWingstop UK: ‘Sixth Street are a great strategic and cultural fit’
CEO Chris Sherriff speaks about the “weighty” £400m deal to acquire the chicken wing business, how the original brand vision will be maintained and why it’s looking to double-down on brand partnerships
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InterviewsMCA Introduces… BLOODsports
From LA dive bars to Tokyo deathmatch venues, MEATliquor founder Scott Collins has channelled his love of underground sports ’watching bars’ into his latest venture, BLOODsports
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InterviewsPapa Johns UK: ‘We’re effectively resetting the business’
The brand relaunch will underpin the pizza chain’s journey back to profitability and growth, while “showing Domino’s we mean business,” head of marketing Simon Wallwork tells MCA
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InterviewsDomino’s actively looking at opportunities for second brand
CEO Andrew Rennie has said the group is looking at “a few things” but will ensure any acquisition comes with strong medium- and long-term growth prospects
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InterviewsClays sets sights on further growth
The competitive socialising concept is eyeing major cities across the UK, Europe, and the US, having finished a “bumper year” with like-for-like growth surpassing 20%, founder Tom Snellock tells MCA
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InterviewsDeliveroo prioritises efficiency over expansion with Editions
The food delivery platform is evolving its strategy with its Editions model, focusing on optimising the 20+ existing delivery-only kitchens rather than expanding aggressively
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InterviewsBe At One plans to refurbish around 12 sites with £3m investment
The Stonegate Group-owned cocktail bar brand is focusing on refurbishments while considering expansion into Scotland and key northern cities
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InterviewsLina Stores to reach 11 sites as it eyes international growth
The 80-year-old Italian deli and restaurant brand is expanding with new sites in Manchester and Canary Wharf, while eyeing international opportunities in the US and Europe
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InterviewsRedCat Hospitality moves back into acquisitive phase
The Rooney Anand-founded group is looking forward to growing the business following a period of consolidation, CEO Richard Lewis tells MCA
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InterviewsLittle Dessert Shop aiming for 100 sites in two years
The dessert parlour, which currently operates from around 50 locations, has five sites currently in the build phase and another five or six in the pipeline, founder Maz Ali tells MCA
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InterviewsGreggs doubles down on long-term growth prospects
CEO Roisin Currie acknowledged the retailer’s slump in share price following a slowdown in sales, but said “we’re doing everything we can” in terms of expansion, digital and delivery sales, menu innovation, and value leadership
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InterviewsLondon’s pubs are at risk, but one of the city’s oldest wine bars is fighting back
A visit to a historic drinking spot near Covent Garden beloved of oenophiles confirmed we should protect such establishments