All news articles – Page 15
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NewsMaguro Group appoints new head of people
Laz Poutama, formerly of BrewDog and Parogon Group, has joined as group head of people as the Korean restaurant operator scales its Bunsik and Bullgogi brands
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NewsPasta Evangelists looks for sites in Los Angeles
MCA understands the Barilla-owned business is preparing to make its US debut after growing its UK estate to 10 restaurants over the past 18 months
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NewsFoodservice price inflation accelerates in December as festive demand peaks
The Foodservice Price Index notes the rise in food and drink prices was driven by high demand for many items in the run-up to Christmas, as well as persistent supply-side constraints
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NewsBoojum announces ‘biggest menu change in its history’
The Mexican QSR chain is introducing eight new ‘chef curated signature dishes’ to its menu alongside that it says are ‘designed to make ordering faster and easier than ever’
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee secures Yorkshire development agreement
The agreement will see a minimum of eight stores open across the county, with new sites planned across a variety of locations including high streets, shopping centres and drive-thrus.
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Chick-fil-A, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Fatto a Mano, Freight Island, and more
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NewsPesto increases like-for-likes
The 12-strong restaurant group, part of Mitchells & Butlers, reported profit before tax of £1.8m, down from £2.1m the prior year
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NewsButcombe Group makes senior team changes to support growth
Cat Moseley will take on the newly created role of chief experience officer, while Richard Maslin will assume the title of group property and commercial director
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NewsCaprice Holdings strengthens senior team with new appointments
Alix Picard joins from Bagatelle Group as chief marketing officer, while Natalie Tait - previously of Artfarm and D&D London - joins as chief people officer
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NewsStarbucks: ‘Our strategy is working’
The coffee giant reported a continued return to sales growth in Q1 2026, with CEO Brian Niccol saying it is ‘ahead of schedule’ on its Back to Starbucks strategy
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NewsChopstix opens first international site in Paris
The opening is the first of 50 restaurants expected to open within three years across France, and also a key step in the Pan-Asian QSR operator’s European growth strategy
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NewsPubs to see £12,500 cut to rates
Analysis by tax firm Ryan shows that on top of the lower multipliers and transitional relief already in place, the new 15% pubs discount in 2026/27, and a real-terms freeze on core business rates bills in 2027/28 and 2028/29, significantly reduces the impact of revaluation-driven increases
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NewsMcDonald’s slashes vegan menu to single item
The fast-food giant is the latest restaurant brand to reduce the number of vegan options on its menu with 80% of dishes being ditched as a result of poor sales
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NewsGovernment accused of climbdown on tipping
Labour had previously said it would give workers full control over how their tips were distributed as part of the Employment Rights Act. However, the plans look to have been shelved, angering trade unions
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NewsCosta lines up 30 further openings with Sainsbury’s
Costa Coffee will open up to 30 new stores within Sainsbury’s supermarkets this year, expanding a partnership that began in 2024
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NewsEmma Dinnis departs Côte
Dinnis parted company with the French casual dining chain in early January, just three months on from its acquisition by Karali Group, MCA understands
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NewsPub sector support is ‘necessary correction, not a solution’
Operators have welcomed the cut to new business rates bills - saying it provides short-term relief and is “better than nothing” - but continue to push for meaningful long-term reform
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NewsUKHospitality: ‘Hospitality-wide problems require hospitality-wide solutions’
Trade bodies have welcomed efforts from the government to recognise the challenges facing the sector, but called for “pace and urgency” as well as meaningful, long-term reforms
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NewsMarston’s continues to ‘outpace total market’
The pub company delivered 5.6% growth across five key festive dates and completed 23 new format launches in Q1, with CEO Justin Platt highlighting ‘standout performances’ including a record Christmas Day
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NewsTortilla delivers 8.5% revenue growth to £73.8m
The fast casual Mexican chain achieved UK like-for-like sales growing 6.2% and said it has significantly outperformed the market, with sales momentum strengthening throughout the year