All interviews – Page 37
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InterviewsPaul UK: ‘We want to make the brand more accessible’
The brand may have a 130-year history, but Paul is little-known outside London… not for much longer, CEO Mark Hilton tells MCA
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InterviewsSessions: ‘We don’t identify as a food hall business’
Speaking at MCA and BigHospitality’s Generation Next event, Sessions food director Olivia Reid spoke about the future of food halls and claiming the intersection between brand and operator
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InterviewsMarugame Udon: ‘We want to get to everyone in the UK’
As the Japanese udon specialist scales up European expansion plans, CEO Keith Bird speaks to MCA about opening 150 stores by 2027 and bringing udon to all
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InterviewsDöner & Gyros lines up 45 UK sites
Global kebab concept Döner & Gyros has a pipeline of 45 stores spread across the UK, aiming to become a nationwide brand within the next couple years
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InterviewsYummy Collection: ‘The strategy is to create an incubator business’
Founder Anthony Pender speaks to MCA about the newly restructured business, which is eyeing freehold properties in the M25 corridor
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InterviewsCaprice Holdings: ‘We’re proud to be investing in the industry’
MD Richard Clark speaks to MCA about Caprice Holdings’ newest concept, Bacchanalia, and Richard Caring’s vision behind the launch
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InterviewsAnglian Country Inns: ‘We’re creative and flexible with our offer’
MD James Nye speaks to MCA about strong like-for-like growth and the acquisition strategy for the pub and inn operator
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Interviews50 Eggs eyes London debut
The Yardbird operator is resurrecting plans to bring the award-winning TriSpan-backed concept to London
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Interviews‘Richard Caring’s very tough, but if you get a return, he’s happy.’
Former Ivy Collection CEO David Campbell describes his experiences working for “awkward bosses”, who include Caring, as well as Bernie Eccleston and Richard Branson
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Interviews‘I cried over Brexit, but then learned to box clever’
Boxpark founder Roger Wade speaks to The Times about emotions of selling his leisure and retail park concept
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InterviewsBurger King UK: ‘There is opportunity for growth during these times’
The business has remained resilient through recent economic turmoil, with a significant new refinancing deal setting it up to benefit from growth opportunities, CEO Alasdair Murdoch tells MCA
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InterviewsBKUK: ‘Karali deal gives us critical mass’
The acquisition of Karali Group’s 74 Burger King sites was a strategically important move and further strengthens its position in the drive-thru market, Burger King UK CEO Alasdair Murdoch told MCA
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InterviewsMarston’s: ‘We are cracking the nut on perceptions of our pubs’
The group’s strategy of focusing on the importance of the pub experience appears to be paying off, chief executive Andrew Andrea tells MCA
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InterviewsBig Table explores Banana Tree conversions
Banana Tree MD Anne Chow tells MCA its new backer will also give it better access to new site opportunities
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InterviewsCooks Coffee Co: ‘We want to bridge the gap to Caffe Nero’
The Esquires and Triple Two operator is looking to fast-track outlet expansion, executive chairman Keith Jackson tells MCA
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InterviewsFat Hippo aims for nationwide expansion
The North East-founded burger chain, which makes its London debut this week, is looking to open up to six sites per year, MD Michael Phillips tells MCA
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InterviewsArc Inspirations: ‘It’s the best year we’ve ever had’
CEO Martin Wolstencroft speaks to MCA about doubling the size of the business, continued momentum, and accelerating while others are consolidating
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InterviewsWimpy: ‘There is a positive future for us on the high street’
The brand is keen to expand outside its southern heartland and has been embracing technology in a bid to modernise
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InterviewsSalad Project explores B2B offer
The fast-growing salad bar concept is looking to expand at the rate of two to three sites per year, as well as launch a B2B offering, co-founder Florian de Chezelles tells MCA
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InterviewsDavid Campbell: ‘Turning round a company is never easy’
The former Wagamama CEO revists the task at hand at the Pan-Asian brand, which was “flat-lining” and in a “pretty bad state” when he took over in 2013