All Market Halls articles
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Analysis & InsightNumber of UK food halls rises 31%
Data from hospitality consultancy Next Phase reveals ‘the strongest growth figures yet for the UK food hall sector’ with just one closure recorded across the segment in the past year
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NewsMarket Halls secures £11m in funding
The UK food halls operator said the new funding from OakNorth will support the next phase of its national growth strategy, which includes the acquisition of additional sites.
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NewsEggslut looks to crack Manchester with first regional site
The US-founded QSR operator says the move follows ’years of requests to take the brand outside the capital’
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NewsLaine Pub Company founder Gavin George joins Chickpea Group board
George, who stepped down as CEO of Laine in 2024, will work closely with the Chickpea board to advise on and support its next period of growth
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NewsMarket Halls appoints Gavin George as NED, plans to double estate by 2028
The five-strong food hall operator has appointed Gavin George, founder and former CEO of the Laine Pub Company, to its board as a non-executive director
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Analysis & InsightMore than a meal: the evolution of the food hall
By offering a wide range of price points under one roof, they allow groups to socialise without the pressure of a single bill - the affordability and flexibility is at the heart of the sector’s rise
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NewsMarket Halls appoints Dan Hills as MD and CEO designate
Market Halls has appointed former Laine Pub Company MD Dan Hills as its new managing director and CEO designate, as the five-strong food hall group aims to double its estate
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NewsMarket Halls achieves highest ever sales
The food hall operator, which recently acquired Brighton’s Shelter Hall, reported like-for-like sales growth of 19.8% along with its highest ever EBITDA
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InterviewsBoxpark CEO: ‘We want to go bigger and be louder than before’
New chief executive Matt Snell speaks to MCA about opportunities for growth in the UK, why he wants to develop an events business, and plans for international expansion
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NewsMarket Halls acquires Shelter Hall
The Brighton seafront venue has been acquired from Sessions in a multimillion-pound deal, with the food brand incubator to focus on expanding its brand portfolio through franchising.
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Wingstop, Slim Chickens, Market Halls and Burger Drop
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NewsMarket halls ripe for consolidation and growth
Having originally made his money in the property market, Market Halls CEO Andy Lewis-Pratt tells Dominic Walsh he’s come out of retirement with a mission to become the UK’s biggest food hall operator
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InterviewsMarket Halls: 'We intend to consolidate the food hall market'
Market Halls is in negotiations for another venue near a major London train station, alongside two venues outside London, CEO Andy Lewis-Pratt tells MCA
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NewsMarket Halls launches £1m crowdfund campaign
Market Halls has kicked-off a £1m crowdfunding campaign through Seedrs.
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NewsMarket Halls launches CVA
Market Halls, the London-based food market hall operator, has launched a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) proposal for four group entities.
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NewsMarket Halls: ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’
Market Halls CEO Andy Lewis-Pratt has no plans to introduce competitive socialising into his venues, saying of the food hall model, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.
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NewsAnderson to leave Market Halls
Simon Anderson is to leave his role as chief creative officer of Market Halls after helping found the business in 2018.
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NewsMarket Halls closes intu Lakeside scheme
Market Halls has closed its site at the intu Lakeside shopping centre in Essex after less than six months of trading.
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NewsMarket Halls Oxford Street line-up revealed
Market Halls’ forthcoming Oxford Street opening will see Pastaio, Roti King, Breddo Tacos and BaoziInn join the line-up, Time Out reports.
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NewsMarket Halls completes c£20m Bridgepoint deal
Market Halls, the food hall operator, has signed a c£20m deal with Bridgepoint’s Growth fund, to support its aim to become the leader in the UK market.