All MCA Insight articles in June 2025 – Page 4
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Analysis & InsightWarmest spring on record sparks surge in eating and drinking out
Pubs and bars were the biggest winners, while QSR overtook coffee and sandwich shops to hold the biggest share of all eating out occasions
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InterviewsThe Athenian looks to double bricks-and-mortar estate
The Greek concept operates more than 100 delivery kitchens, but seeks to increase brand visibility by opening 5-10 new sites over the next 12 months, founder Tim Vasilakis tells MCA
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NewsIncipio Group to launch four new hospitality concepts
The concepts – Arbour, Wolves of Tokyo, Lillie’s and Juno – will begin opening in phases from October, with Juno set to become the UK’s largest Italian restaurant
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NewsTwo Magpies on track for another profitable year
The café and bakery group achieved a £450k profit in its last financial year by focusing on improving efficiencies to combat increasing costs
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InterviewsHermanos to expand across the UK
The Colombian coffee roaster plans to grow its footprint beyond London as it doubles down on direct sourcing, sustainability, and customer experience
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Event NewsPub leaders to share sustainability strategies at Pub Conference
M&B’s David Briggs, Punch Pubs’ Jon Dale and Shepherd Neame’s Martin Godden will explore their approaches to reducing carbon footprints, cutting waste, and transitioning to renewable energy
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NewsYoung’s pushes ahead with sector-leading growth
Like-for-like revenue growth stood at 5.7% in the year to 31 March, and 8% in the past nine weeks, with the pub company reporting total revenue of £485.8m
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Analysis & InsightGrowth in discretionary purchases outpaces essential spend
The overall hospitality and leisure sector has remained in positive growth since 2021, according to Barclays’ 10 Years of Spend report
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NewsDeliveroo pilots drone delivery in Dublin
The delivery company aims to expand the service to more restaurants and launch grocery and retail deliveries within the next six months
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NewsIn pictures: First look at Electric Shuffle King’s Cross
The new outpost for the experiential brand opens this Friday, with Red Engine planning to open up to 10 new venues per year
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Analysis & InsightQSR operators lead growth in the eating and drinking out market
Travel is expected to be the best performing segment of the total eating and drinking out market in 2025, according to Lumina Intelligence
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OpinionWhat have weight loss drugs got to do with us?
With the use of weight loss drugs like Ozempic rocketing in recent years, David Read, founder and chairman of Prestige Purchasing, reflects on their likely impact upon food and drink consumption
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Event NewsLumina Intelligence to unveil key growth trends in UK pub sector
A dedicated insight session will present the latest data from the Pub Market Report 2025 at this year’s Pub Conference
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NewsCaffè Nero UK’s Will Stratton-Morris steps down from CEO role
Stratton-Morris has taken up a new group role as chief business development officer, with the search for a new CEO underway
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NewsBoardwalk increases cohort to 22, reveals full line-up of mentees
The 2025/26 mentees represent a wide cross-section of the industry, spanning operations, people, marketing and commercial roles across restaurants, pubs, concessions and events
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NewsPatisserie Valerie owner narrows losses
The bakery business reported turnover of £20.3m, down 20% year-on-year, reflecting a strategic restructuring of its retail estate and a shift towards profitable growth
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NewsHospitality sector to save £3m through new energy efficiency scheme
The initiative, delivered by Zero Carbon Services, will provide one-to-one support for pubs, restaurants, cafés and hotels to identify and implement cost-effective energy-saving measures
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InterviewsKricket: ‘You’re only ever one site away from disaster’
As modern Indian restaurant group Kricket prepares to mark its tenth anniversary, co-founder Rik Campbell discusses the latest opening in Shoreditch, the shifting consumer demographics of London, and the potential for international expansion
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NewsPunch Pubs completes £640m refinancing
The pub company, which operates c.1,264 sites, has extended its bond financing to December 2030 while increasing the bond from £600m to £640m.
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Analysis & InsightRecession indicator? How the humble spud made its way to the high street
As KFC launches a limited edition jacket potato this week, and Subway reports “exceptional” demand for its new ‘Spudway’ range, MCA explores this new intersection where comfort food meets customisation