All MCA Insight articles in May 2025 – Page 5
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NewsThe Restaurant Group acquires 10 pubs from Oakman
The Wagamama operator is committed to growing its Brunning & Price pubs business, with the Oakman pubs representing a significant strategic opportunity
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NewsComptoir Group revenues up 10%
The operator of Lebanese and Middle Eastern-inspired restaurants reported revenue of £34.6m in 2024, with a 2% uplift in like-for-likes
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NewsPret: Price rises across the sector are ‘inevitable’
MD Clare Clough said wage inflation is having a “significant impact” on the coffee and food to go chain, which is trying to offset or mitigate costs as much as possible
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NewsGreggs reports improved trading
The retailer achieved total sales of £784m for the first 20 weeks of 2025, with the past 11 weeks supported by better trading conditions
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InterviewsArc Inspirations secures London debut on Shaftesbury Avenue
The bar group will open a site under its BOX brand in the heart of the West End this October, with an investment of £4m
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Analysis & InsightDelivery market in ‘era of consolidation’
Following Deliveroo’s recently announced acquisition by DoorDash, Simon Brooke considers the consumer outlook for food delivery, and the prospects for further M&A deals in the space
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EventsOperators share digital investment strategies at Hostech 2025
At this year’s Hostech, MCA contributing editor Peter Martin will head a panel of senior leaders from across the sector to examine the digital strategies that are helping operators stay competitive
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NewsDiageo considers ‘substantial’ changes to portfolio
The Guinness owner revealed it is weighing up the possibility of brand disposals to generate additional funds, while the current tariff regime is expected to cost the company $150m
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NewsThe Restaurant Group in talks to buy Oakman sites
The Wagamama owner is in advanced discussions to acquire some of Oakman’s pubs and integrate them into the Brunning & Price estate, Sky News reports
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Analysis & InsightSummer price spikes expected for staple products
Meat, poultry, potatoes, and dairy are all forecast to see further price rises across the summer, Lynx Purchasing has warned
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NewsPure makes move into wholesale
The food to go brand has expanded its B2B catering arm, launching its first wholesale range of breakfast and lunch items
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NewsRestaurateur Tommy Banks launches new pub venture
Jeopardy Hospitality aims to reinvigorate cherished venues across the UK, beginning with the restoration and reopening of The General Tarleton Hotel in North Yorkshire
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NewsOle & Steen appoints former Starbucks exec as CMO
The Danish bakery chain has appointed Sarah Harris as group CMO to support its next phase of international expansion, bringing over 25 years marketing experience
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NewsDeep Blue Restaurants appoints new CEO
James Fleming joined the operator of Harry Ramsden’s last month, from his position as CEO at Patisserie Valerie and Bakers + Baristas
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News‘Hospitality sector is too fragile to expand’
Chef Richard Bainbridge said he is resisting the temptation to expand his restaurant business as the sector is in “the hardest place it’s ever been”
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NewsYolk targeting 50 UK sites, with further fundraise £1.5m underway
The food to go business, which has just launched a new brand identity, is ”confident” of its ability to open five to six sites a year
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Analysis & InsightHow Carlsberg Britvic is staying relevant to Gen Z
The drinks maker is considering reformulating its existing ranges while introducing new products to stay ahead of an evolving eating and drinking out market
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Weekend PressAsahi: Alcohol sales hit more by screen time than health fears
Brewer’s chief says gaming, streaming and social media have eaten into drinking’s share of ‘entertainment and joy’, the Financial Times reports
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Weekend PressWhere did all the career waiters go?
A life-long restaurant worker looks around, and feels old, in the FT Magazine
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Weekend PressWhy chicken sandwich is the new hamburger in land of the Big Mac
America has embraced poultry as a versatile, reliable alternative to burgers — as evidenced by a proliferation of new fast-food outlets, The Sunday Times reports