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All MCA Insight articles in May 2026 – Page 9
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Analysis & InsightWhat brands get wrong about launch parties
As rollout brands compete to be bigger, better and more viral than their rivals, could this all-guns-blazing approach to hard openings be putting undue stress on teams and costs?
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NewsMarcel Khan to step down as Fulham Shore CEO
His departure follows the CVA and restructure of Franco Manca and the sale of The Real Greek, earlier this month, with Fulham Shore CFO Colin Berry understood to be leading the business on an interim basis.
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NewsAdnams chair: ‘The company’s level of borrowings was unsustainable’
The regional brewer and pub operator’s chair, Simon Townsend, says the group’s asset disposal programme has been ‘absolutely essential to provide a solid base from which to restore profitable growth’
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Analysis & InsightHostech: ‘Don’t add new tech if it doesn’t add value’
From choosing the right tech solution for your business, to the importance of data, speakers from Fireaway Pizza and Ottolenghi discussed the evolution of their tech stacks in a panel at the MCA Conference
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Analysis & InsightRestaurants aren’t done - but they’re being tested like never before
Leon’s co-founder John Vincent has accused the government of killing the restaurant industry. Yet despite the challenges, operators with strong cost control, a clear strategy, and data-led decision-making continue to thrive
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NewsBig Mamma performing ‘in excess of expectations’ as turnover surpasses £50m
Despite swinging to a loss, the French-founded Italian group says its restaurants continue to see ‘resounding results’ with sales up 27% in its most recent financial year
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NewsGreggs trialling self-service solution
The debut unit opened earlier this month at franchise partner Motor Fuel Group’s petrol forecourt outside Glasgow airport, with several further units to be rolled out as part of the trial.
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NewsSpudBros Express to expand into Scotland
The viral jacket potato concept is plotting multiple openings north of the border having signed a new development agreement with franchise operator SUR Group
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NewsThe Salad Project to open first travel hub site
The fast-growing premium salad concept’s London Bridge launch is described by co-founder Florian de Chezelles as a ‘huge milestone’ for the group
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NewsMarket Halls to expand competitive socialising concept
The London-based group will launch Games Hall at its Canary Wharf site following a successful trial, amid growing demand for immersive, multi-dimensional leisure experiences
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Analysis & InsightBritain’s restaurant industry is entering its biggest consumer shift since casual dining
Consumers no longer separate eating from the rest of their day-to-day activity, identity and lifestyle. Food now sits inside an ecosystem connected to fitness culture, wearable technology, supplementation, sleep optimisation, healthcare and personal productivity
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NewsUber ups stake in Delivery Hero
Uber has increased its stake in Delivery Hero to nearly 37%, as the US tech giant steps up its efforts to acquire the German food delivery group
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NewsJunk Group plans four new openings
The French hospitality group will open new sites under its viral smashburger brand Junk, as well as cookie concept Puffy, in Mayfair, Spitalfields and Covent Garden
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NewsCooks Coffee grows sales by 23%
The Esquires operator opened a net 12 new stores during the financial year, with UK like-for-like growth of 1.8%
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NewsBoss Pizza hires ex Domino’s ops manager
Anuj Malhotra joins the indepedent pizza business as it ramps up its Q2 / Q3 growth plans, with imminent store openings in St Helens, Mansfield, Nottingham, Burton, Bletchley & Edinburgh
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Analysis & InsightFootball fans clamour for World Cup pub bookings
The first England match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 has seen reservations in pubs up +184% according to insight from Zonal
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NewsLeon exits administration as CVA approved
The ‘naturally fast-food’ chain says it will now press ahead with ‘ambitious development plans’ after 100% of voting creditors backed the restructuring
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Analysis & InsightBeer value grows 5% to £14bn in on-trade
While overall beer volume declined 3%, an increase in the average price of a pint, and consumers seeking out premium options in stout, world lager and flavoured beer, helped drive up value
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NewsKokoro ‘well positioned to deliver sustained growth’ as profits rise
The Korean-Japanese QSR chain is currently transitioning existing joint venture stores to a franchise structure in order to create ‘a more scalable operating model’, as it targets nationwide growth
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NewsHigh inflation and interest rates continue to hold back margin growth at Pizza GoGo
The pizza franchise says it ‘performed well against a backdrop of challenging business conditions and market uncertainty’ in its latest financial results, with turnover and profit both seeing marginal growth