All MCA Insight articles in July 2026 – Page 6
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NewsMark Brooke joins Aquavista
The former Amber Taverns chief executive is joining the marina operator to work with CEO Steve de Polo, with the pairing previously working together at Ei Group
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NewsIRO Sushi sees 20% increase in like-for-like sales
The 30-plus site QSR brand is continuing to scale, with a strong pipeline of new locations, in Basingstoke, Ipswich, Salisbury, and one in South London, which are expected to open over the summer/early Autumn.
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NewsTilray Brands: ‘BrewDog is not for sale’
CEO Irwin Simon has rejected James Watt’s offer to buy back the bar and brewer business, telling MCA his focus remains on rebuilding towards the group’s £1bn+ valuation
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Analysis & InsightBack of the net! The unstoppable appeal of sports in pubs
While the pub remains home of the big match, greater interest in sports across the spectrum is now also giving rise to a (Mexican) wave of specialist hospitality formats
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NewsRecent heatwaves and World Cup celebrations drive growth for Asahi UK
The brewer says it saw a 22.6% increase in beer sales during the week ending 27 June 2026 in the off-trade, alongside a 15% rise in the on-trade
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NewsPablo Eggsgobao looks to boost expansion through franchising
The breakfast bao concept says the first phase of its franchise growth will be focused on London, Edinburgh and two other major UK cities
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NewsOkell’s strengthens leadership team
The pubs and drinks division of Heron & Brearley has announced a raft of key appointments as it looks to accelerate the delivery of its long-term growth strategy
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OpinionHospitality – cash machine or national asset?
The government needs to take a wider view of the value of the hospitality sector, David Read, founder, Prestige Purchasing argues
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NewsTRG sells Concessions division to Areas
As part of Areas, The Restaurant Group’s Concessions business will gain access to a global network, operational expertise, and wider portfolio of international franchise brands, allowing it to continue expanding
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring a new quintet of venues in Covent Garden, new locations from AZ Collective and Creative Restaurant Group, and new markets for Sticks’n’Sushi and Vagabond Wines
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NewsUber to acquire Delivery Hero for $14.8bn
The acquisition would accelerate Uber’s ambitions in food delivery, enhancing its ability to compete with rivals including Prosus-owned Just Eat and DoorDash, which acquired Deliveroo earlier this year
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InterviewsRosslyn: ‘We want to contribute to every corner of London we open in’
The high-volume speciality coffee shop operator has just opened its tenth location in the Square Mile and is proud to help grow London’s reputation as a world class coffee city, co-founder and CEO James Hennebry tells MCA
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NewsTurtle Bay secures creditor approval for CVA
The Caribbean-inspired restaurant group has closed four sites in Solihull, Walthamstow, York, and Middlesborough, albeit the majority of sites are unaffected
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InterviewsBrewDog: ‘It’s important for us to change the narrative’
Tilray Brands CEO Irwin Simon tells MCA how the bar operator and brewer is investing money and research into reengaging with consumers, rebuilding trade and reestablishing itself as a global brand
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NewsBuyer demand for quality hospitality assets remains resilient
Christie & Co has reported strong transactional momentum across the pub and restaurant property market in the first half of 2026 despite persistent headwinds facing operators
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NewsJW Lees achieves record financial performance
The 138-strong brewer and pub operator saw sales surpass £100m in the year to 31 March, with record profit before tax of £8.8m
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NewsCustomer growth drives record turnover for Ole & Steen
The Danish bakery and coffeehouse group, which operates 26 sites in the UK, achieved 7.1% customer growth last year, leading to a 10.3% increase in like-for-like sales
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NewsGovernment pushes back implementation of consultation requirements for tipping policies
Delaying the requirement for employers to hold formal consultations whenever a new tipping policy is introduced comes after the government suddenly withdrew a revised code of practice earlier this month
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NewsHospitality insolvencies decline as World Cup and warm weather boost trading
RSM reports that the combination of summer sun and major sporting events has given the hospitality industry ‘an important lifeline’ with insolvencies across the sector down 15% month-on-month
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InterviewsPizza Union’s Bobby Hashemi: ‘The UK has become a pizza destination’
Speaking to Tamweel Capital’s Adam Spencer, the entrepreneur discussed the idea behind Pizza Union, the simplicity of its model and offer, and why there’s room to grow in an ultra competitive pizza market