All news articles – Page 12
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NewsMcDonald’s turns to AI to boost efficiency
The fast food chain is rolling out AI-driven kitchen management, automated drive-throughs, and predictive maintenance across its 43,000 global restaurants
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NewsJust Eat expands automation with drone deliveries and AI
The food delivery platform is advancing its automation strategy with drone-operated deliveries and an AI-powered ordering assistant
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NewsIn pictures: Permit Room Oxford
Dishoom’s sister brand’s latest opening has seen a concrete shell transformed into a hospitality space to transport guests to mid-century Bombay
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NewsChipotle to ramp up UK equity growth
Speaking at MCA’s Food to Go conference, director of European operations Jacob Sumner said the Mexican-inspired fast casual chain continues to focus on London as a growth hub.
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NewsBlack Sheep reports another year of strong growth
The coffee shop chain entered three new markets in 2024 while achieving double-digit same-store sales growth for five consecutive months at the end of the year
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NewsIndian QSR concept secures funding from Haldiram’s
Shree Krishna Vada Pav, which operates 18 sites across London, aims to reach 30 stores by the end of the year, with a projected turnover of £12m
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NewsArslan Sharif leaves PizzaExpress
MCA understands the CTO’s departure is part of a restructure to make the business more agile, with chief commercial officer Chris Holmes to lead customer, marketing, digital and loyalty
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Slim Chickens, Crêpeaffaire, Blacklock, and more
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NewsWildfarmed’s George Lamb: ‘Great tasting food starts with great farming’
Speaking at the Peach 20/20 Sustainability Summit 2025, Lamb shared the company’s unconventional origin story – one that began with a mid-life crisis, a summer in Ibiza, and a DJ with a failing farm
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NewsIt’s Bagels looks to open Marylebone outpost
The three-strong bagel concept is looking for further sites in London neighbourhoods, founder Dan Martensen tells MCA
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NewsMatt Snell named Boxpark CEO
With over 25 years in hospitality, Snell led Gusto Italian for more than seven years, and also held roles at Fuller’s, Red’s True Barbecue, and Spirit Pub Company
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NewsTRG Concessions and Barburrito appoints director
Michele Bacon, previously of Côte, Carluccios, Giraffe and Pizza Express, joins as central operations director
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NewsEmployment bill ‘must not damage jobs, businesses and growth’
UKHospitality warned there is still “much unknown” about the government’s Employment Rights Bill, despite more than 200 amendments
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NewsCaravan completes management buyout
The management team, led by CEO Laura Harper-Hinton, alongside fellow co-founders Chris Ammermann and Miles Kirby now fully own and control the business again
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NewsCôte appoints new CEO
Emma Dinnis joins the Partners Group backed restaurant chain from Sofology, where she had been managing director for the past three years
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NewsThe Revel Collective records slower than expected recovery
The Revolution and Peach Pubs operator said recovery is running “several months” behind expectations due to reduced consumer confidence and the challenged night time economy
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NewsHayleigh Lupino to step down as Marston’s CFO
Lupino will remain with Marston’s as CFO and an executive director until October 2025 to ensure a smooth transition while her successor is appointed
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NewsChapel Down names new CFO
Lourens Mouton, who previously worked with Fevertree, joins the drinks supplier as CFO, company secretary, and director on 31 March
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NewsGreggs achieves £2bn sales milestone
The retailer recorded an 11.3% increase in sales compared to 2023 by broadening its estate, customer appeal, and sales channels
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NewsSteve Cox joins Keystone Brewing as CEO
Cox, the former CEO of beer business In Good Company, joins the Breal Capital-backed investor following its acquisitions of Fourpure and Magic Rock