All interviews – Page 44
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InterviewsDishoom: ‘We just try to be a little better than we were yesterday’
MD Brian Trollip speaks to MCA about the brand’s appeal, maintaining goodwill in the industry, and building a more resilient business post-pandemic
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InterviewsJoe Grossmann: ‘There’s a convivial, emotional aspect to roast chicken’
The Patty & Bun founder speaks to MCA about the appeal of his spin-off delivery-only concept Sidechick
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Interviews‘We’re not here to change the business model’ - Minor on Corbin & King’s future
Rumours of mass expansion, and swathes of the industry publicly voicing their displeasure – the battle for Corbin & King has been ugly. But having acquired full control, what are Minor International’s plans for the restaurant group?
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InterviewsHenry McGovern: ‘Gail’s can be an iconic British brand’
The Gail’s Bakery chairman and AmRest founder tells MCA he believes there is scope to double or triple the the brand’s presence in the UK, following its Deal of the Year win at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards
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InterviewsTortilla: Change in planning law ‘hugely beneficial’
From former retail units to new franchise partners, the fast casual Mexican brand is “pushing all avenues” to reach its target of 45 new sites by 2026
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InterviewsPano Christou: The cabbie’s son fighting to keep sandwiches affordable
Just as sales recover from lockdowns and office workers return, Pret’s chief executive faces enormous rises in costs, The Sunday Times reports
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InterviewsBrewDog’s James Watt on being accused of bullying and harassment
The Scottish craft beer brand was the toast of hipsters everywhere — until former employees launched a barrage of allegations against its co-founder, The Sunday Times reports
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InterviewsMinor reveals plans for second Wolseley
Corbin & King’s new owner, Minor International, is looking to open a second Wolseley restaurant in the City of London under its plans to develop the group’s estate
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InterviewsThe Alchemist: ‘It’s been a record year’
With strong cash reserves, the bar and restaurant group plans to open new UK sites and push forward with a launch in Germany, chief executive Simon Potts told MCA
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InterviewsShepherd Neame: ‘We need to unlock our full potential’
New pubs MD Jonathan Swaine will be a key factor in driving forward the managed and tenanted estate, as the business begins to look outwardly again, CEO Jonathan Neame tells MCA
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InterviewsSeafood Pub Co: ‘We have got so much firepower behind us’
Joycelyn Neve, MD at Oakman Group’s Seafood Pub division talks to MCA about the evolution of the brand and prospects for growth
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InterviewsRed Oak Taverns: ‘We’re ready to push the accelerator’
CEO Mark Grunnell told MCA he would be “very disappointed” if the tenanted pub company did not beat its 2021 openings tally of 34 pubs this year
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InterviewsTRG: We won’t take customers for granted
Following The Restaurant Group’s full year results, CEO Andy Hornby tells MCA how delivery has plateaued at Wagamama, why he’s cautiously optimistic about the revival of concessions, and why the group won’t be hiking prices in line with inflation
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InterviewsJulian Metcalfe: ‘Itsu is still pretty sloppy’
The founder and CEO of Itsu was one of the star attractions at MCA’s Food to Go Conference earlier this month. He discusses taking the brand out of London, finding the perfect investors, and whether he has the headspace for another big idea
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InterviewsExpand and exit: the Seoul Bird strategy
Chef, TV personality and former Wall Street banker Judy Joo tells MCA about her expansion plans for her Korean fried chicken restaurant concept Seoul Bird
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Interviews‘We have a legacy to protect with Lina Stores’
As White Rabbit Projects prepares to open a new Lina Stores site in London, MCA speaks to COO Éadaoin McDonagh about new offerings at the latest opening and the brand’s plans in Europe
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InterviewsDin Tai Fung to open long-awaited third site
MD XueFeng Bai tells MCA about what customers can expect from Din Tai Fung’s Tottenham Court Road location as well as its recently opened Selfridges site
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InterviewsZizzi: ‘We are on a mission to become a superbrand’
The Italian restaurant operator told MCA it had sharpened its brand identity as part of its drive to become an omnichannel leader, with a new retail range launching in Tesco this week
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InterviewsOle & Steen: ‘There are huge opportunities for us’
The Danish bakery brand is investing in a multi-million bakery production unit which will give it the scope to open a further 60-70 new sites, MD Lee Nixon told MCA’s Food to Go Conference
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InterviewsSmashing Plates: ‘We’re still polishing our identity’
Founder Neo Christodoulou talks to MCA about his latest venture into Greek street food, and what sets the concept apart from its competitors