All interviews – Page 7
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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
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InterviewsCapdesia: ‘The sector’s not going anywhere, it’s just going to evolve’
Capdesia’s Ashton Crosby spoke as part of the Funding for Growth panel session, hosted by Peter Martin at the Peach 20/20 Leaders Summit last week
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InterviewsCreams: ‘We have a lot of ambition to grow internationally’
The 100-strong dessert cafe brand has ambitions to grow nationally, as well as abroad, and is in the process of identifying further strategic partnerships, CEO Everett Fieldgate tells MCA
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InterviewsJane O’Riordan: ‘Being part of growing businesses is fantastic’
During a fireside chat at MCA’s Restaurant Conference, the Turtle Bay, Red Engine and Caravan chair spoke about the individual strengths of each brand, how hospitality should be adopting tech innovation, and nurturing real talent in the sector
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InterviewsYoung’s: ‘Sales, profit, and dividends are all ahead of pre-pandemic’
Continued trends towards premiumisation, growth in the accommodation business, and investment in the estate have ensured the business is in good shape, CEO Simon Dodd tells MCA
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InterviewsFuller’s: ‘Our pubs will continue to withstand the test of time’
Chief executive Simon Emeny speaks to MCA about delivering growth across areas and margins, the economics of running pubs, and how investment in training, development, and the estate is paying dividends
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InterviewsJoe & the Juice sees double-digit growth in UK
The brand is looking to increase its presence beyond greater London amid consistent double-digit growth in its UK stores, CEO Thomas Nørøxe tells MCA
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InterviewsPizzaExpress: ‘It’s about going back to what made it incredible’
CEO Paula Mackenzie discusses how the brand is leveraging its heritage on its business transformation journey at MCA’s Restaurant Conference