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NewsTortilla ‘quietly confident’ about European expansion
The Mexican-inspired fast casual brand is keen to continue expansion in Ireland, despite some “logistical challenges”, according to City AM.
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NewsFood prices in hospitality surge
The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index shows that during June, month-on-month food inflation in hospitality was more than five times higher than in supermarkets.
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NewsJoycelyn Neve joins tech start-up as COO
The Seafood Pub Company founder will remain a director at the Oakman Group owned pub collection
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NewsCosta drives growth at Coca-Cola
The coffee chain’s UK performance helped drive 10% second quarter growth in its parent company’s Global Ventures division
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NewsBrewDog ships record beer volumes
Second quarter sales grew 11% at the Scottish craft brewer, beating a wider decline in the overall UK beer market
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NewsCall for The Old Bulldog pub to change name branded ‘overreach’
A pub landlord has accused animal rights activists of ‘overreach’ after Peta called on him to rename his pub, The Old Bulldog
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NewsUK wine and spirit producers braced for new post-Brexit alcohol duty
Suppliers and makers warn the system beginning on August 1 will hit sales of stronger drinks or trigger ‘drinkflation’
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NewsGovernment accused of preventing settlement amid further rail disruption
RMT members went on strike yesterday, as train drivers from the Aslef union are also due to stop overtime next month
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NewsKnoops taps French aristocrat for £6m loan in bid to become the ‘new Starbucks’
The hot chocolate chain is eyeing 200 UK stores after sealing a debt financing arrangement led by Eléonore de Lubersac
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NewsChipotle looks to pick up pace of UK growth
CEO Brian Niccol has said the Mexican-inspired chain sees strong opportunity and looks to “set up” the region for long-term growth
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NewsMcDonald’s: UK close to worst consumer climate in Europe
The fast food giant is trialling a small-format concept called CosMc’s and remains “overall pleased” with the performance of its European markets, says CEO Chris Kempczinski
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NewsEating and drinking out flatlines
The market has remained stagnant year-on-year, as consumers continue to be cautious of their spending, according to the latest Eating and Drinking Out Panel from Lumina Intelligence
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring I am Döner, The Inn Collection Group and BrewDog
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NewsFour Hundred Rabbits: ‘Our growth plans are still in neighbourhoods ’
Co-founder Duncan Edwards tells MCA the South London sourdough pizza concept is considering developing a standalone gelato brand
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NewsBritain loses one in 18 licensed venues
Some 5,736 pubs, hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes have closed over the last 12 months, new research from CGA by NIQ and AlizPartners reveals
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NewsBoston Tea Party trades ahead of forecasts
The South West cafe group grew sales by 71% to £22.8m last year, driven by two new cafe openings
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NewsProposals to relax gaming machine rules
Under the government plans, the ban on cashless payment on pub gaming machines will be lifted, which is aimed at “future-proof” the offline gambling industry while protecting players
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NewsSwingers secures new £40m funding round
Led by existing investor Cain International, the Series C funding will see the mini golf concept expand to at least 15 locations by 2026, including a flagship site in Las Vegas
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NewsOllie’s House to open in Parsons Green
Megan’s on the Green has closed to focus on bigger venues, with ‘little brother’ pan-Asian concept Ollie’s House to open at the former Parson Green site
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NewsLas Iguanas MD appointed
The Big Table Group has appointed Lisa Gibbons to the position following a review of internal and external candidates