All MCA Insight articles in January 2026 – Page 3
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NewsCosta expands matcha range nationwide
The coffee chain expanding its matcha latte range to all 2,800 nationwide stores today as it looks to win over Gen Z consumers and turn around its struggling financial performance
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NewsLane7 plans ‘turbocharged’ growth with three new venues for 2026
The boutique bowling concept is starting work on new sites in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Leeds, while restructuring its operations to bring all three brands under a single administrative structure
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NewsWenzel’s swings to a loss amid high street pressure
The family bakery and sandwich chain revealed a 7% decrease in sales to £63.4m for the year ended 31 March 2025
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NewsPermanently Unique appoints sales and marketing director as it prepares for Fenix Mayfair launch
Former Gusto Italian marketing director Kat Schofield joins the premium restaurant operator as it prepares to expand its presence in the capital and overseas
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NewsGaucho names group marketing director
Marie Da Silva joins the steakhouse group having previously worked in senior marketing positions for the likes of Caprice Holdings and The Ivy Collection
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Analysis & InsightOperators focus on price engineering as scope for blanket menu increases narrows
Same line-dish prices have risen 3.5% on average in chain restaurants but the exit prices of mains increased by 43% over the same period, suggesting operators are looking to drive revenue through targeted rises, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsChopstix launches new partnership with Mencap
The QSR brand is looking to double-down on the work it does to support people with learning disabilities find meaningful career opportunities, and has called on other operators to embrace the cause
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NewsTrade unions accuse McDonald’s UK of violating guidelines over harassment claims
The fast-food chain has said it is ‘reviewing the information and considering next steps’ after a group of five trade unions submitted a complaint to the UK National Contact Point
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NewsGovernment set to announce U-turn on business rates hikes
After weeks of mounting pressure from industry groups and MPs, it is understood the Chancellor is looking at how to offer additional financial support to pubs facing huke increases in their business rates bills
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NewsUrban Pubs & Bars acquires sites from Brunning & Price
The London-based pub group has further boosted its estate with five new acquisitions including a package of four sites from Brunning & Price
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NewsTrade bodies demand sector-wide concessions to business rates
There’s growing concern that only pubs will receive business rates relief with trade bodies insisting there must be a ‘hospitality-wide solution’
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NewsGreggs: ‘We continue to reassure our investors’
Commenting on pressure from activist investors to cut costs in order to avoid a potential private equity takeover, Greggs’ CEO Roisin Currie told MCA it is already focused on efficiencies and is in “good dialogue” with its investors
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NewsCaprinos Pizza reports 14% rise in like-for-likes
The 120-strong franchise pizza business, which is targeting 20 new site openings this year, said its results had been driven by successful multi-channel marketing campaigns, new product innovation, and growing brand loyalty.
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NewsBill’s makes people and culture promotion
Lucy Craig joined the Ricard Caring-backed business in July last year as head of people and culture and has now been made a director.
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NewsDum Dum Donuts returns to expansion trail following relaunch
The artisanal doughnut brand says it has the capacity to open 10 or more sites per year following the recent launch of a new bakery and innovation hub in Brentford
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds-up the latest openings stories, featuring Sandwich Sandwich’s first grab and go site, a new territory for Wingstop, and more…
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NewsThe Social Gaming Group builds on BrewDog partnership with new events-led initiative
The tech-focused competitive socialising company is cementing its partnership with the brewer and bar operator through a programme of social gaming-led experiences
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NewsSoho House deal in jeopardy after key investor pulls funding
The take-private deal is in doubt after the private members club operator revealed New York City-based MCR Hotels would not be able to fully fund a $200m equity commitment
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NewsByron ‘focused on restoring profitability’ as losses reduced
The beleaguered burger brand, which was recently rescued from its fourth collapse in a decade by a Gen Z entrepreneur, has cut it losses by nearly 50%
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OpinionRates solution must be for whole hospitality sector
Having signaled a U-turn on pub business rates is on the cards, ministers will hope the climbdown eases the onslaught – though a few critical questions remain
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