All news articles – Page 5
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NewsKarali Group acquires Côte
Led by Salim and Karim Janmahomed, Karali has taken over the brasserie chain following recent acquisitions including Marugame Udon and Crosstown Doughnuts
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NewsWetherspoon proves it can ‘ride out the storm’
Analysts praised the pub giant’s FY25 performance, saying the company is well placed to navigate pressures and continue outperforming the market
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NewsGDK to open 30 sites in Ireland
The kebab chain will enter the Irish market this year through a master franchise agreement with Strava Group, with the first site to open in Dublin’s Liffey Valley
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NewsThe Alchemist remains ‘in robust shape’ despite tougher trading
The experiential bar group’s sales stood at £57.9m for the year ended March 2025, a slight reduction against £60.3m the prior year - albeit the brand remains ‘protected’ for long-term growth
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NewsWelcome Break secures £815m refinancing
The motorway service area operator said the financing enables full repayment of its existing debt. It also includes a £200m undrawn facility to support a pipeline of growth projects
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NewsNew director of operations at City Restaurant Group
Hashim Hussain joins the Afrikana, Mowchi, and Crave operator from his role as operations manager at Popeyes UK
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NewsCooplands Bakery sold back to local investors
The UK’s second largest based bakery business has been bought back from EG Group, bringing ownership back to a team of investors based in Yorkshire, where the business was founded in 1885
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Greggs Outlet, How Matcha!, Pizza Pilgrims, and more
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NewsChestnut Group secures £20m in financing from Metro Bank
The East of England hospitality group will use the lending to fund expansion, including Titchwell Manor Hotel in Norfolk and future potential acquisitions
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NewsWetherspoons outperforms market for 36 consecutive months
The Tim Martin-chaired company intends to open approximately 15 managed pubs in the current financial year, and a further 15 franchised pubs
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NewsMiki Kuusi replaces Deliveroo’s Will Shu
DoorDash has completed its acquisition of the delivery company today, with Wolt founder Miki Kuusi set to take on the CEO role
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NewsBoojum intends to continue UK expansion despite closures
With a clear roadmap in place and support from Azzurri, the Mexican chain said it has a pipeline in place - following recent closures of three stores in the UK
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NewsProfessionals at Play expansion boosts turnover by 24%
The Roxy Ball Room and King Pins operator reported turnover of £40.6m in 2024, having opened four sites during the year and a further five in 2025
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NewsHenry Dimbleby warns Asda ownership is ‘destroying’ Leon
Leon’s current owners are “destroying” the brand by shifting away from its ethos of ‘healthy fast food’, according to the chain’s co-founder and former food tsar
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NewsOasis fans drive additional pub spend
Spending at pubs, bars and nightclubs within 2km of venues where Oasis performed rose sharply on concert days, known as the ‘stadium effect’, according to Dojo data
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NewsBain Capital makes bid for Costa Coffee
The investor behind Gail’s and PizzaExpress is among the private equity groups to have submitted a first-round bid for the UK’s largest coffee chain, the Financial Times reports
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NewsMCA Hospitality Awards 2026: Nominations are now open!
Nominations for MCA’s Hospitality Awards 2026 are now open across 12 categories, so make sure you have your say on who you think are the best concepts, companies and leaders in the sector.
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NewsVaulkhard Leisure seeing benefits of portfolio repositioning
The North East leisure business saw turnover decline to £14.3m in the year to 31 December 2024, compared to £15.3m in 2023, following the disposal of two further sites, however EBITDA was up on the prior year.
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NewsTRG grows revenue as core brands outperform market
The Restaurant Group reported higher revenues for 2024, supported by strong trading across Wagamama, Brunning & Price pubs and its airport concessions arm
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NewsChipotle revenues up 32%, losses widen
Chipotle UK reported revenue of £34.6m in 2024, but said it continues to focus on its supply strategy and efficiencies to reduce losses of £18m for the year