All MCA Insight articles in June 2025
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NewsUK net migration set to fall, fuelling labour shortage concerns
UK net migration is expected to fall to 200,000 in 2026, raising the risk of labour shortages in key sectors including hospitality, retail and care, according to the government’s independent Migration Advisory Committee
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InterviewsCaravan’s Laura Harper-Hinton on quality-controlled growth
Following the MBO in March this year, the all-day dining group will continue to open one or two locations per year while maximising channels for its coffee business
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Event News‘There is still an education piece to be done around social media marketing’
Brands could be using more than just popular social channels, such as Instagram and TikTok, to boost website traffic and engagement, according to JP Then, founder and CEO at Slerp.
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NewsWagamama launches major new brand campaign
‘Food is Life’ builds on the brand’s belief that food is more than fuel with the new campaign celebrating the everyday moments when food brings people together
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Flat Iron, Base Face Pizza, Kapital, and more
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InterviewsTrejo’s Tacos targets over 100 sites with franchising push
The next two sites are in advanced planning and expected to open this year or by early 2026, both in high-footfall central London locations with strong delivery potential
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InterviewsMouse Tail Coffee eyes measured growth as it tests city model
Founded in 2013 as a coffee van in Peckham, the brand now operates six London sites, alongside roastery Mission Coffee Works, and an in-house bakery supplying its stores
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NewsStarbucks exploring China stake sale to fund future growth
Speaking to the FT, global CEO Brian Niccol said the company had seen “a lot of interest” from potential investors, and was now weighing the value of bringing in a partner to support expansion in China
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NewsSpending review offers mixed signals for hospitality
Sector leaders have warned that the Government’s 2025 Spending Review offers only limited immediate support for the UK’s hospitality and night-time economy
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken to add seven to UK estate
The brand is set to launch in Birmingham and Manchester in the coming weeks, with its London debut continuing to deliver phenomenal volumes six months post-launch
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InterviewsFuller's Simon Emeny: ‘Leadership changes mirror 2007 move’
Emeny says the leadership changes announced yesterday had been “worked on for a number of years,” and that he will be combining the role of chairman and chief executive
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Event NewsIncipio Group to unveil next chapter at Pub Conference
CEO and co-founder Ed Devenport will reflect on a decade of growth and share what’s next for the multi-concept operator behind Pergola and The Prince
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NewsConsumers shift to earlier dining: ‘6.12pm is the new 8pm’
The average preferred dinner booking time in the UK is now 6.12pm, according to new research from Zonal and CGA by NIQ, highlighting a continued shift towards earlier going-out habits
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Event NewsPho: ‘Digital touchpoints are important, but so is human connection’
Targeted content and personalisation are effective at driving awareness and engagement, but brands need to remember that real life experiences help create that emotional connection with a customer, Pho’s marketing director Libby Andrews told Hostech
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NewsSushiDog secures £1.3m investment to drive national rollout
The QSR sushi chain has secured a further £1.3m from long-term backer Middleton Enterprises to accelerate its UK expansion, with a goal of reaching 40 sites over the next five years
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NewsWadworth grows profit and managed pub sales
The brewer and pub operator has reported a 17% increase in EBITDA to £5.4m for the year to 4 January 2025, alongside strong growth in its managed estate and own-brewed beer sales
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NewsNIC changes contribute to more than 100,000 job losses
The damaging impact necessitates an urgent review and reversal of the increases, UKHospitality has said
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NewsMowgli strengthens leadership team
The TriSpan-backed Indian restaurant group has appointed Tom Hatcher as business development director and Emily Weston as marketing director
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NewsInsomnia Cookies to scale to 1,800 openings per year
Krispy Kreme has sold its remaining stake in the late night cookie concept to Mistral Equity Partners and Verlinvest, in a transaction which will accelerate Insomnia’s growth
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NewsRobust trading and estate management drives returns for Fuller’s
The pub company achieved like-for-like growth across food, drink, and accommodation, and further announced Simon Emeny will become executive chairman next month