All MCA Insight articles in July 2025 – Page 2
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NewsUrban Pubs & Bars on track to deliver turnover in excess of £100m
As the wider sector saw a 1% dip in May, managing director Chris Hill revealed the pub group achieved growth of 6.2% as it continues to expand its 56-strong estate
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Event NewsParogon Group: ‘We’ve still got growth’
The pub-restaurant operator continues to look for sites that fit its portfolio, but will expand via measured, sustainable growth, co-founder Richard Colclough told MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsFoodCo UK targeting 12 new sites per year
The franchise operator of Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue is on track to reach 100-sites before the end of the year, with the latter brand gaining traction in the UK, CEO Michael Arbuckle told MCA.
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InterviewsBrewDog: ‘There’s no immediate intention to divest’
In an interview with The Grocer, CEO James Taylor discusses the craft beer company’s brand evolution, its new values charter and why he doesn’t think BrewDog has an image problem
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InterviewsWagamama: ‘We’ve been a discovery brand since the beginning’
Chief marketing & commercial officer Emma Colquhoun speaks to MCA about evolving customer preferences, staying relevant to younger generations, and broadening the brand’s appeal across occasions
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InterviewsNightcap: ‘Brighton i360 is great hedge for our bar business’
Nightcap acquired the tourist attraction after it went into administration at the end of last year, and is working to activate the 22,000 sq ft of hospitality space available, with a 460-cover beach restaurant set to open later this month, CEO Sarah Willingham says
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NewsChefs ‘no longer granted access to the immigrations system’
Chefs are to be stripped of their ability to recruit from abroad, alongside 111 ocupations no longer deeemd to have a shortage of workers, under government immigration plans
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NewsCooks Coffee nears 100 sites
The Esquires cafe operator increased sales by 27.8% to £10.2m in Q1 FY26, reflecting strong trading momentum
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NewsIn pictures: YO! Sushi unveils bold new look
The revamped Old Trafford restaurant marks a new chapter and new identity for YO! which will be rolled out across the UK throughout the year
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Analysis & InsightGen Z increase drinking habits
A global IWSR survey has seen a substantial rise in the number of young people drinking alcohol, which goes against the prevailing wisdom that Gen Z are driving an increase in abstinence
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NewsGreggs’ full year profits expected to be below 2024
Like-for-like sales in June were impacted as very high temperatures affected the UK, reducing overall footfall
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NewsGreat British Doner aims for 100 in five years
The new doner concept is actively recruiting franchisees with the aim of providing fresh, quality kebabs at scale
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NewsGreene King reaches milestone of 80 franchise pubs
Four years after launching its franchise pub business, the group said its is committed to growing its footprint, with further openings in the pipeline
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NewsKFC continues hunt for UK&I units
More than 50 locations are slated to open this year, as part of a £1.5bn investment to increase the chain’s estate by 500 sites over the next decade
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NewsRestaurants to be required to report diners’ calorie consumption
The Telegraph reports the industry has been “totally blindsided” by plans to reduce obesity and ease pressure on the NHS
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NewsSan Carlo nears £80m turnover
The premium, family-run Italian restaurant group posted £77.9m turnover in its latest accounts, as it expands its overseas footprint with launches in Miami, Egypt, Bahrain, and Morocco this year
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