All MCA Insight articles in May 2025 – Page 9
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InterviewsMarket Place looks to add another 10 sites
The food hall concept is opening its biggest location in St Paul’s this month, with plans to continue adding sites across London and the regions, MD Blake Henderson tells MCA
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NewsDishoom enters accommodation space with Permit Room Portobello
The latest opening under its sister brand sees Dishoom introduce the Lodgings: a two-bedroom residence above its Notting Hill venue
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NewsUKHospitality backs Oxford Street pedestrianisation
The trade body has backed plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street and is calling for hospitality to play a central role in transforming the area into a thriving, mixed-use destination
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NewsPizzaExpress strengthens leadership team
The casual dining operator has appointed Lou Jones as marketing director and Ross Pyres as customer technology director, ahead of planned global expansion
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Analysis & InsightPunch Pubs reports revenue growth and strong trading
The group reported revenue of £168.3m for the 28 weeks to 23 February 2025, up from £165.1m the previous year
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Analysis & InsightKrispy Kreme reports Q1 loss, prepares UK brand repositioning
The global doughnut brand reported a 15.3% drop in net revenue to $375.2m in Q1 2025, with organic revenue down 1%
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NewsWhitbread set to appoint Christine Hodgson as new chair
Hodgson, who served on the board of Ladbrokes Coral Group, will succeed Adam Crozier, who is expected to step down later this year after six years in the role
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NewsBoxpark appoints Michelle Farrell as chief growth officer
Formerly of Nightcap, Stonegate and Novus Leisure, Farrell joins to lead sales, events, marketing and commercial strategy
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NewsTGI Fridays to relaunch brand in July after rescue deal
Simon Wilkinson, board director for TGI Fridays and the Evolv Collection said the turnaround effort, led by CEO Julie McEwan, is focused on reversing years of decline
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NewsPapa Johns brand reset sees early success
The pizza delivery chain continues to improve UK sales, but is monitoring global trends and may consider closures due to a volatile trading environment
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Analysis & InsightRBI posts 2.8% Q1 growth, with UK flagged as key market
Total revenue rose 21% year on year to $2.1bn, while adjusted EBITDA increased 2.4% to $642m, and adjusted net income reached $343m
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NewsYolk reveals brand refresh ahead of further expansion
The rebrand looks to carve out a distinctive space for the 10-strong chain amid a crowded market of “tired legacy players and ultra-functional healthy chains”
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NewsKFC returns to Deliveroo
The QSR chain is again available on the delivery platform after ending its partnership with Deliveroo in 2023
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Pizza Pilgrims, Oodles Wok, Residence, and more
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NewsTrue makes strategic investment in German Doner Kebab
The investment firm will support and accelerate the kebab chain’s rollout across new and existing markets, as GDK looks to scale its 145-strong UK estate
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NewsJoe & The Juice returns to profit for FY24
The food-to-go operator posted global revenue of £320m in FY24, up 17% on 2023, as it returned to profit, confirming continued expansion plans across its core markets
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NewsCooks Coffee to expand Esquires brand to India
The coffee shop chain has entered into a new master franchise agreement with Sterling Coffee House Limited
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NewsIced drinks help Black Sheep break sales records
The coffee shop chain reported year-on-year growth of 227% for its iced beverage segment at the end of April 2025
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NewsWenzels committed to growing 110-strong estate
The independent bakery chain grew revenue to £67.1m and said it will continue to support the high street, with plans to open more stores
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NewsGong cha hires Justus Haller as general manager, growth markets
Haller will work closely with the 2,100-strong tea concept’s new franchisee, Jinziex, following its agreement to open at least 225 new sites in the UK