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All MCA Insight articles in May 2026 – Page 5
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NewsVeeno Bars reacquired by founder Nino Caruso
The wine bar group, which entered into administration last month, has completed a restructure that sees Caruso return to a more active role within the business
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NewsUKHospitality warns holiday tax bill could add £100 to the cost of a family break
The trade body has warned the holiday tax, announced in yesterday’s King’s Speech, is deeply unpopular with the public
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NewsFranchise group PBV targets 30 sites within five years
The newly launched multi-brand operator is targeting growth across several concepts including Shah’s Halal Food, Smashville burgers, Tikka Nation, and Pizza 1889
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils new hospitality brand
Amid rising demand for its in-store dining offer, the retail giant is launching a new own-brand café and restaurant concept across its estate
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InterviewsDes Gunewardena: ‘It’s nice to be your own master’
The restaurateur sits down with MCA to discuss unveiling Pillar Hall - his latest venture at London’s Olympia - as well as new projects in the pipeline, funding possibilities, and a successful series of openings from D3 Collective
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NewsJonathan Lloyd joins The Inn Collection as commercial director
Lloyd joins the North East-based pubs with rooms group having previously worked for the likes of Black Rock Restaurants, Hospitality Rising and JW Lees
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NewsShaftesbury Capital reports ‘positive start’ to 2026
The West End landlord says it is ‘well-positioned’ for growth, expansion and investment having completed 151 leasing transactions in the year to date
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NewsDiscounting helps lure diners as consumers prioritise value
Data from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook shows more than 50% of Gen X and nearly half of all consumers would be encouraged to visit a hospitality venue by discounting incentives
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NewsCaprinos co-founders launch new chicken concept
Khalil Rehman and Gul Nawaz, co-founders of the 120-strong Caprinos Pizza chain, have debuted Zinglet - a QSR chicken brand with plans to scale to at least 15 locations over 12 months
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NewsCosta Coffee to replace Starbucks at Cineworld
The coffee chain has announced a new partnership with Cineworld, which will see the coffee chain open in up to 26 cinema locations as part of a 10-year agreement.
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NewsBook your tickets for Hostech next week
A must-attend event for the pioneers of hospitality’s AI, tech and digital revolution, MCA’s Hostech conference takes place on 19 May, featuring speakers from Burger King UK, Popeyes, Starbucks, Mitchells & Butlers, WatchHouse, Moto Hospitality and many more.
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NewsFazenda Rodizio rebrands as Fogo de Chão
Brazilian steakhouse group Fazenda’s six UK restaurants will now operate under the Fogo de Chão brand, following its acquisition by the 122-strong global operator in 2024
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NewsSpaghetti House ceases trading following collapse of parent company
The London-based Italian restaurant group, which has had a presence in the capital since 1955, has closed all sites with owner Lavval Restaurants Limited set to be wound down
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Analysis & InsightGreggs eyes the international prize
After announcing a new outpost in Tenerife South Airport, MCA explores the opportunity for Greggs in a destination which sees more 6m British tourists a year, and the potential pitfalls and complexities in transporting such a British brand into an international airport environment
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NewsHall & Woodhouse secures £55m refinancing package
The brewer and pub operator, which dates back to 1777, said the package from Barclay’s would give it “greater simplicity and confidence” to invest in the long-term
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NewsHop Vietnamese confirms Tottenham Court Road opening
The new location will span 2500 sqft and accommodate 60 diners, with plans for additional locations across the UK by the end of 2026
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NewsASK Italian shifts NPD to better suit new pizza range
The Azzurri Group brand has added new lighter, fresher mains and salads, designed to be shared, to sit alongside its recently launched larger 14-inch hand-stretched pizza range, Pizza A Mano.
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NewsCreams partners with Mockingbird Raw Press for summer drinks line-up
The dessert cafe chain has collaborated with the premium cold-pressed juice brand in a push to innovate its drinks offer and reach new occasions
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NewsRobinsons surpasses £100m turnover
The Stockport-based brewer and pubco has also reported a 40% increase in EBITDA in its latest financial results with total beer sales outperforming the market by 1.5%
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Gordon Ramsay, Jason Atherton, JUNK Burger, HOP Vietnamese, and more