All interviews – Page 9
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InterviewsBrakspear: ‘Threat of business rates rises hanging over sector’
Brakspear chief executive Tom Davies has described impending business rates rises as the ‘Sword of Damocles’ hanging over the sector
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InterviewsBack in the driving seat: how Meghan Farren is hatching a plan to grow KFC
KFC UK & Ireland general manager Meghan Farren speaks to The Grocer about engaging with the brand’s critics and the new youth employment programme
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InterviewsBoxpark: ‘We’re investing in the long term’
Boxpark is looking at all major cities in the UK as it continues its expansion, with the goal of opening two to three sites per year between its brands, CEO Simon Champion tells MCA
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InterviewsChampagne + Fromage enters next phase of expansion
The bistro concept is harnessing strategic partnerships to increase brand awareness before it kicks off expansion through franchising, founder Stefano Frigerio tells MCA
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InterviewsLongboys: ‘There’s definitely more scope to grow’
The premium doughnut concept is targeting larger scale formats where it can capitalise on multiple day parts, as it looks towards two central London site openings, says founder Graham Hornigold
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InterviewsYard Sale Pizza: ‘We’re going from strength to strength’
The neighbourhood pizza chain will open three or four sites in next year as it looks to hit 150, founder Johnnie Tate tells MCA
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InterviewsPasta Evangelists: ‘There’s no reason we can’t have 1,000 stores’
The Barilla-owned fresh pasta business is preparing to roll out pasta takeaway units, the first of which will open in London next year, co-founder Finn Lagun tells MCA
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InterviewsKrispy Kreme: The model is very hard to replicate
UK & Ireland president Jamie Dunning tells British Baker how the doughnut brand sees huge potential for growth, with less than a third of UK residents living close to an outlet
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InterviewsBowland Inns seeking ‘high turnover’ businesses
The pub, hotel and wedding venue operator will focus on acquiring large scale sites going forward, as part of its ambition to double the size of the business in the next five years
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InterviewsPaddy & Scott’s: ‘We’re fastidious in how we trade’
Social impact continues to drive the East-Anglia based company’s expansion strategy, as it takes its first steps out of the region
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InterviewsMarston’s: ‘When customers come out, they’ll spend’
The pub operator is encouraged by customer resilience, and sees a higher degree of cost stability and visibility, CEO Andrew Andrea tells MCA
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InterviewsBurger & Lobster looks to double estate
MD Dino Sura speaks to MCA about adding five to eight restaurants to the UK estate, driving dwell time and average spend, and keeping things fresh
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InterviewsBlacklock: ‘We want to grow organically’
Founder Gordon Ker talks exploring opportunities outside the capital, his dedication to creating “positive bill shock” and Blacklock’s journey to B-corp certification
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InterviewsSexy Fish: ‘Brand evolution is key’
The Richard Caring-led brand is “constantly evolving” its experiential dining offer and has long-term ambitions to bring Sexy Fish to a wider audience globally, CMO Piers Walker tells MCA
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InterviewsUKHospitality reveals progress on workforce strategy
The trade body is engaging with the government on multiple issues, such as recent transport policy decisions, clarity on business rates, and the shortage occupation list, CEO Kate Nicholls tells MCA
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InterviewsNeat Burger keen to explore expansion in wider UK cities
The London-based vegan fast food chain is keen to explore opportunities outside the capital as it gears up for further international expansion in Europe and the US
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InterviewsArkell’s: ‘We’re not wedded to the past’
Family brewer and pub operator Arkell’s is keen to innovate whilst honouring its local trading history, and will explore new ways to diversify its offering to meet consumer demand
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InterviewsHostmore ‘well placed’ for remainder of 2023
While further disposals remain under review, the brand’s revised capital allocation policy, its stabilised leadership team, and cost efficiency programme are bearing fruit, CEO Julie McEwan tells MCA
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InterviewsVagabond: AI has massive potential for our business
The self-pour wine bar concept is exploring the role of AI in enhancing the guest experience, operations director Christobell Giles said
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InterviewsNWTC sees 60-site potential for The Botanist
COO Amber Wood says the the group has a “strong pipeline for next year”, with new openings set for Brighton and Bournemouth