All interviews – Page 36
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InterviewsInvestor view: ‘The ability to stretch your brand is a sign of strength’
The successful adoption of an omnichannel approach demonstrates the strength of your brand, but it’s not for everyone, delegates heard at the Omnichannel Foodservice Conference.
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InterviewsHopes and reflections: Views from the top (part 4)
As hospitality ends another year filled with challenges, we ask sector leaders to share their highs and lows of 2022 and hopes for the New Year in a special series of articles this week, which today features Pret a Manger, PizzaExpress, and Inn Collection Group
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InterviewsHopes and reflections: Views from the top (part 3)
As the hospitality sector comes to the end of another year filled with unprecedented challenges, we ask sector leaders to share their highs and lows of 2022 and hopes for the New Year in a special series of articles this week, which today features Greene King, Loungers, and Nightcap
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InterviewsWhite Rabbit Projects: ‘We’ve got grand ambitions’
The hospitality development scheme’s founder and CEO Chris Miller speaks to MCA about taking on new concepts, expanding existing ones, and building the in-house platform
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InterviewsHopes and reflections: Views from the top (part 2)
As the hospitality sector comes to the end of another year filled with challenges, we ask sector leaders to share their highs and lows of 2022 and hopes for the New Year in a special series of articles this week, which today features Azzurri Group, Mitchells & Butlers and Caffè Nero UK
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InterviewsHopes and reflections: Views from the top (part 1)
As the hospitality sector comes to the end of another year filled with unprecedented challenges, we ask sector leaders to share their highs and lows of 2022 and hopes for the New Year, in a special series of articles this week, which today features Fuller’s, St Austell Brewery and Brasserie Bar Co
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InterviewsM&B: ‘We want to expand Browns in suburbia’
The pub and restaurant group opened its second suburban Browns last week and is looking to build a pipeline of future locations, chief executive Phil Urban told MCA.
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InterviewsMarston’s: ‘Going to the pub is still high on the to do list’
Following the pub operator’s 2022 financial update, CEO Andrew Andrea explains to MCA why he’s remaining optimistic in the face of inflation and cost of living pressures
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InterviewsAzzurri Group: ‘We remain committed to delivering value’
The Zizzi, Coco di Mama, and Ask Italian operator is looking to evolve all three brands, CEO Steve Holmes tells MCA
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InterviewsLucky Voice: ‘We’re stepping up our ambition’
MD Charlie Elek speaks to MCA about building momentum and doubling the estate as revenues soar beyond pre-pandemic levels
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InterviewsPunch CEO: ‘Our ambition is to be a modern and progressive pub company’
Clive Chesser said backer Fortress supports the Punch’s plan for M&A and had confidence in its growth trajectory
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InterviewsLoungers: ‘We take confidence in the strength of our performance’
CEO Nick Collins speaks to MCA about outperforming the market and maintaining spend and volumes amid a recession
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InterviewsDarwin & Wallace: ‘We’re ambitious and people like what we do’
MD Mel Marriott speaks to MCA about growing sales exponentially and the outlook next year for the nine-strong London restaurant group
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InterviewsFuller’s: ‘The bedrock of our business is very solid’
The entire hospitality sector is going through a very difficult period but Fuller’s CEO Simon Emeny tells MCA he is confident its business model and the quality of its people will see it come through the challenges strongly.
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InterviewsIsland Poké: ‘We’re taking the plunge outside London’
Newly appointed MD Nicolas Barnoin speaks to MCA about expanding the brand further outside the capital as well as outside the UK
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InterviewsYaay Yaay considering permanent location
Thai street food concept Yaay Yaay, which operates six food stalls at markets across London, is considering opening its first permanent restaurant
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InterviewsNightcap: ‘There’s no time for mediocrity in a recession’
CEO Sarah Willingham speaks to MCA about focusing on the core brands, pausing rollout plans, and branching out into an all-day offer
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InterviewsYoung’s: ‘We are still very acquisitive’
The pub operator has got the strength in its balance sheet and business model to get through the current headwinds, and is still focused on growth, CEO Simon Dodd told MCA
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InterviewsPret: Visibility is key for Express format
Pret Express will be rolled out with machines placed in high footfall areas, and smaller versions introduced as well, interim MD Guy Meakin tells MCA
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InterviewsLoungers: ‘Brightside will be distinctly different from competition’
While the roll-out of a branded offering is something new for the café-bar and restaurant operator, founder and chairman Alex Reilley tells MCA the roadside concept has great potential and will offer an experience worth stopping for.