All news articles – Page 21
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NewsChick-fil-A makes UK debut in Belfast
The American QSR chain has opened at Applegreen’s Lisburn South Services, serving its signature chicken sandwich, lemonade, and hand-breaded nuggets
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NewsGDK reveals ambition for 300 UK sites by 2030
The QSR kebab brand has extended its deal with Extra Motorway Services, and is actively looking for further opportunities with Network Rail following its opening at London’s Victoria last week, CEO Simon Wallis tells MCA
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NewsM.A.K. Halal’s franchise expansion boosts growth
M.A.K. Halal has reported a 17% rise in lfl sales over the past year as it continues to expand its franchise network, strengthening its position in the UK’s fast-casual halal market
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including itsu, Bancone and German Doner Kebab
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NewsHonest Burgers appoints Kevin Styles as CEO
Honest Burgers has named former Jamie Oliver Group CEO Kevin Styles as its new chief executive, after previous CEO Thomas Kelly stepped down last year
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NewsLane7 records 26% revenue uplift
The experiential operator reached £42m turnover in FY24, with four UK sites and further international expansion planned for 2025
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NewsMolson Coors and Fever-Tree announce strategic partnership
The deal will see Molson Coors expand its non-alcoholic portfolio in the US and become Fever-Tree’s second largest shareholder
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NewsCaprinos Pizza looks to further expansion
The group, which operates more than 100 UK locations, has launched in Ireland as it continues to build its presence both at home and overseas
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NewsPret to debut in South Africa
The country will mark Pret’s debut in Africa and its 20th international market, with £1 in every £4 now spent by Pret customers outside the UK
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NewsSacha Lord resigns over grant inaccuracies
Manchester’s nighttime economy advisor has stepped down over a “small number of unintended oversights” his events company made in a £400,000 Arts Council grant awarded during the pandemic
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NewsUKHospitality calls for growth plan to ignite foundation economy
UKHospitality is urging the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to fast-track a growth plan for hospitality and other key sectors that can deliver rapid economic recovery and community investment
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NewsHeart with Smart acquired for £10m
The decision to sell to private equity firm Directional Capital was primarily based on overall value and return to the creditors as a whole, according to Interpath
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NewsPacked agenda for MCA’s Food to Go Conference
Tickets are selling fast for the event on 6 March, with a full programme of speakers now announced, including Wingstop, German Doner Kebab, Chipotle, Papa Johns and WatchHouse Coffee.
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NewsHospitality sector remains steady, but Q4 closures threaten stability
Britain’s hospitality sector maintained overall stability in 2024, with the number of licensed premises standing at 99,120 in December
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NewsUnruly Pig tops Top 50 Gastropubs list for third time
Number two in the list was awarded to The Devonshire in Soho, which also took the title of Highest New Entry
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NewsThe £3.3bn gluten free opportunity
While there have been significant improvements in people’s experience of eating out gluten free, 87% still struggle to suitable food options on the go, a report by Coeliac UK finds
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NewsGreene King makes investments in digital
The pub company, which has launched a new web platform, data capability and consumer app, grew digital bookings by 13% in December
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NewsBoxpark appoints CFO
Chris Burford has over 25 years’ experience in private equity and venture capital backed businesses, and joins following senior finance positions at Wagamama, Leon and EG Group
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NewsButcombe sees strong Christmas and London trade
Christmas like-for-like sales were up 23%, while London pubs were saw 27% growth in the second half of the year
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NewsDishoom to open first Permit Room in London
The Indian restaurant group is launching its sister concept on 186 Portobello Road, a prominent site previously occupied by the Portobello Gin Distillery