All articles by James McAllister – Page 18
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NewsStrong trading drives turnover and profit at Everards
The Leicestershire-based pub operator and brewer says it is well positioned to navigate market challenges after reporting a 90%+ rise in operating profit in its latest results
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News‘A defining moment for the brand’ - Be At One rolls out concept evolution
The Stonegate-owned bar group says it is entering ‘a new era’ with a refreshed drinks menu and updated guest experience being expanded across its estate following a successful trial
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InterviewsThe Coffee House: ‘We’re pretty optimistic about where the year’s going to head’
Co-founder Chris Shelmerdine tells MCA the Northwest-based group has a full pipeline of openings for 2026 that will see it stretch further into the Midlands, as well as Yorkshire
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NewsGrind expands partnership with British Airways
The omnichannel coffee brand will become the new partner for complimentary coffee served across BA’s premium cabins and lounges globally
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NewsMays Elansari joins Wasabi as marketing director
Elansari, who joins the sushi and bento brand following a stint at Stonegate, will be working alongside recently appointed commercial MD Tony Barr to support the group as it scales
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NewsJust Eat and Pasta Evangelists among businesses to face CMA investigation in fake review crackdown
The UK’s competition watchdog says it has opened investigations into five businesses it suspects may have infringed consumer law with their practices in relation to online reviews
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NewsWetherspoon expands presence in Spain with Barcelona airport pubs
Following the opening of the company’s first pub in Spain at Alicante Airport earlier this year, the group is now opening two sites across Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport
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NewsWahaca brings in P-Three to accelerate UK expansion
The contemporary Mexican restaurant group says it is targeting new sites in Cambridge, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham, as well as multiple locations across London
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Analysis & InsightNumber of UK food halls rises 31%
Data from hospitality consultancy Next Phase reveals ‘the strongest growth figures yet for the UK food hall sector’ with just one closure recorded across the segment in the past year
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Analysis & InsightDublin down on growth – why quick-service brands are flocking to Ireland
The Emerald Isle’s QSR market is seeing an influx of operators crossing the Irish Sea attracted by surging consumer demand, a strong economy and favourable rates of VAT
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InterviewsPopeyes: ‘We’ve got a lot of white space to move into’
The fast-growing fried chicken chain is aiming to open a further 40 sites this year with chief development officer Tom Byng saying there’s still plenty of room for growth
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NewsJames Gould-Porter turns supplier with British spring water brand
The Island Poké founder’s new venture, backed by former investors in Soho House, offers a closed-loop system designed for hospitality operators ‘seeking more circular solutions’ to their bottled water supply
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InterviewsGreggs: ‘The early results for Bitesize are very positive’
The bakery group’s property director, Tony Rowson, says the small-scale offshoot is opening up more location opportunities with more launches under the format planned
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Analysis & InsightWhat’s next for Fulham Shore?
The pioneering casual dining group behind Franco Manca and The Real Greek is facing an uncertain future with speculation of CVAs, closures, and a possible return for co-founder David Page
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NewsCôte launches French-only online wine shop
The brassiere group says the extension to its omnichannel offer is a ‘first’ for a major UK restaurant group and comes alongside the release of a house Côte Cuvée
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InterviewsBlack Sheep Coffee: ‘The main focus is honestly just growth’
Chief growth officer Isobel Childs says the coffee shop chain is aiming to reach 300 UK sites by end of 2028 with franchise agreements now in place across the country
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NewsHigher costs hit profits at Wetherspoons
While the managed pub operator continues to outperform the market, Sir Tim Martin has warned ongoing cost pressures may result in profits falling slightly below current expectations
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NewsFulham Shore weighs restructuring options for The Real Greek
The Greek-focused casual dining chain could face a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) under options being considered by its parent company
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InterviewsCaffè Nero: ‘We went from 0 to 100 on matcha’
UK managing director Glyn House told MCA’s Food to Go conference the group is selling up to 100,000 matcha drinks a week after adding it to the menu last year
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NewsMarch Tube strikes called off amid negotiations
Strikes planned for next week have been called off following progress in talks between the RMT and London Underground management