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All MCA Insight articles in May 2026 – Page 6
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Analysis & InsightEaster period brought little relief to hospitality sector
Revenue across fine dining, casual dining and pubs and bar saw a marginal increase of +0.58% in April 2026, versus the previous month, according to the latest Hospitality Sector Index from Moore Kingston Smith.
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NewsBanana Tree partners with Uber Eats
The Big Table-owned brand said it has seen consistent growth in delivery orders, with Southeast Asian cuisine one of the UK’s fastest growing food categories
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NewsStarbucks to take $400m charge as it cuts more corporate staff
Sales have rebounded for the coffee chain but renovations and barista hires under the turnaround plan have come at a cost, the Financial Times repots
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NewsMarston’s activist investor attacks ‘lazy’ bosses as shares slump
Bradley Radoff, who owns about 3% of the pub group, says it should sell sites to pay down its £860m debt as shareholders are starved of returns, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsRobert De Niro angers locals with plan for Nobu rural retreat
Proposals by the Hollywood actor’s hospitality group include demolishing a golf course near Stamford, The Telegraph reports
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Analysis & InsightTreasury to rake in extra £12bn from business rates on pubs
Tories have accused the Chancellor of trying to ‘gaslight firms and the public’, The Telegraph reports
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NewsAdnams to close five retail stores
The regional brewer and pub operator blamed a period of “sustained cost pressures, wider operational challenges and changes in customer shopping habits” for the closures
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Analysis & InsightPizzaExpress looks to prove new QSR concept
The casual dining juggernaut has entered the quick-service market with a small-scale high-tech restaurant in London’s Brixton that could provide the blueprint for a new expansion strategy
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NewsPlatter John Lewis concept to launch this month
Launched in partnership with Benugo, as part of a multi-million pound investment in its in-store dining experience, the new concept will replace 32 cafés across the retailer’s estate
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NewsFresh wave of Tube strikes this week
It is feared more London Underground strikes will have a devastating impact on London’s hospitality businesses, with sales falling by up to 40% on strike days
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NewsLumina Intelligence launches Category Management & Insight Awards 2026
Now open for entries from all UK-focused food and drink businesses, the awards return this November following a successful inaugural year
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NewsPortobello Pub Co: ‘2026 shaping up to be an exciting year’
The Zetland Capital-backed group reported a 13% increase revenue to £32.8m, and narrowed its losses for the year to September 2025
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NewsActivist hedge fund calls for sale of Whitbread
Corvex Management has written to Whitbread’s board and shareholders demanding a ‘rigorous and comprehensive’ sale process be launched for the business
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NewsUS chain Go Greek Yogurt to make UK debut
The yogurt bar and café concept will launch its first UK bricks and mortar site in London’s Mayfair under plans to grow its estate to 50 locations globally by 2027
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NewsTossed zeroes in on gut health with new range
The Healthy Gut range includes a number of salads, protein bowls, drinks and snacks, designed to support digestion and boost wellbeing.
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Analysis & InsightLease restructures: the alternative mechanisms giving operators breathing space
With Stonegate, Leon, Las Iguanas and Franco Manca all turning to property restructures to deal with onerous rent liabilities, Simon Brooke explores how business are finding greater flexibility and a better prospect of long-term survival by rebasing their leasehold costs
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NewsGreggs stock rises as it provides ‘reassuring’ numbers
Greggs shareholders have been handed a welcome reprieve after the stock jumped 6.7% on Tuesday, albeit analysts were cautious of declaring any long-term recovery
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NewsTortilla pushes ahead with double-digit growth
The fast casual Mexican restaurant group reported like-for-like sales growth of 12% across its UK estate in the 20 weeks ended 17 May, credited to improvements in food quality, branding, and guest experience
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NewsBewiched Coffee opens four in two months
The independent coffee shop chain recently opened in Northampton, Olney, Attleborough, and Rugby, with a further three to five sites in the pipeline for 2026
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NewsUK contributes heavily to strong half-year sales for SSP Group
H1 2026 revenue stood at £456m in the UK and Ireland, with LFL growth of 8.4% during the period, increasing to 11% in the first six weeks of H2