All MCA Insight articles in October 2025 – Page 2
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NewsPizzaExpress’ equity markets in Hong Kong and UAE are ’outposts of innovation’
PizzaExpress CEO Paula MacKenzie has said the launch of the casual dining group’s Pod concept in the UK last year followed the development of smaller footprint locations in Hong Kong
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NewsYard Sale Pizza appoints FD
Sarah Saxty, formerly of Popeyes, Wahaca and Gail’s, joins the Piper-backed brand as it looks to reach 40 sites in five years
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee signs Merseyside franchise deal
The development agreement with Aaron Chetwyn and Axel Dehy will see the coffee shop brand open a minimum 11 stores
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NewsHarts Group sees turnover slide
Spanish-inspired tapas concept Barrafina saw turnover decrease by 8.5% to £13.3m amid economic and competitive challenges
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Weekend PressHow high-end restaurants went global
As a new generation sets out in the footsteps of Nobu and Zuma, the FT’s Jay Rayner examines the rise of ‘luxe’ food chains — and whether it has come at a cost
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NewsMission Mars seeks to sell a slice of its pizza and beer empire
The company behind Albert’s Schloss beer halls and Rudy’s pizzerias has hired advisers to sound out buyers for all or part of its business, The Sunday Times reports
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Weekend PressHow did we arrive at a ‘discretionary’ 15% service charge?
Chishuru’s Matt Paice unpacks the trickiest part of your restaurant bill in the Financial Times
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Analysis & InsightFirst party vs third party: the changing face of delivery in the UK
As delivery proves to be an ever more crucial revenue stream across all segments of the hospitality sector, questions over whether to adopt a first or third party-focused approach dominate
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NewsCalveton UK and Breal Capital acquire London Brasseries
The deal sees Calveton and Breal, which also owns TGI Fridays, take on five restaurants predominately located in London’s West End including the historic Maxwell’s Bar & Grill
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Analysis & InsightFrom Gen Z to Gen Alpha: Thinking about the next cohort of consumers
Kateline Porritt, director of creative insights at Egg Soldiers, breaks down how operators can cement their strategy for Gen Z and begin developing one for the next generation of consumers
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NewsLate night licensing plans ‘total nonsense’
Pub leaders have rubbished Labour’s plans to allow pubs to stay open later, with many venues already scaling back their opening hours as customers choose to drink earlier
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NewsTony Macaroni launches franchise drive
Part of the Viva Italia Group, Tony Macaroni is looking for experienced operators to expand throughout Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland
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Analysis & InsightZero Carbon Forum achieves 52% reduction in energy emissions
Greene King CEO Nick Mackenzie highlighted how embedding sustainability across the business is driving measurable returns
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NewsThe Alchemist to be put up for sale
Long-standing private equity backer Palatine is working with advisors on an auction of the experiential cocktail bar group
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NewsAsahi UK looks to grow market share by leaning into premiumisation
Sales director Dhati Holohan shares how the drinks supplier is growing market share and value despite overall beer volumes falling, as it opens The Dial – Home of Meantime at Greenwich Peninsula
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NewsLicensing Act to see reforms in support of hospitality
Venues that sell alcohol will be able to open into the early hours in a push for economic growth and to boost the ‘British night out’
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NewsDessert chain Batch’d secures £1.1m investment
The 25-strong Leeds-based dessert specialist plans to double in size and grow turnover to £20m by 2029
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NewsB Bagel appoints new operations director
Nicholas Brown joins B Bagel from YO! Sushi’s parent company, The Wonderfield Group, as the bagel chain pushes towards the 20-site mark
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InterviewsChick’n’Sours: ‘There’s no reason why our kitchens can’t be all over the country’
Having closed Chick’n’Sours’s final restaurants earlier this year, David Wolanski has pivoted his business to more a nimble model focused on events, residencies and licensing