All MCA Insight articles in October 2025 – Page 5
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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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Analysis & InsightConsumers switching from eating out to delivery
Top restaurant groups achieved like-for-like delivery and takeaway sales growth of 1.4% in August - ahead of trends in eat-in sales, according to CGA by NIQ
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InterviewsShepherd Neame still sees 'plenty of opportunity'
The family brewer and pub operator said it continues to see strong consumer demand, but remains focused on mitigating labour cost challenges, CEO Jonathan Neame tells MCA
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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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InterviewsGreggs: ‘We are outperforming competitors’
CEO Roisin Currie responded to speculation about whether the UK has reached ’peak Greggs,’ saying there are numerous data points “to show that is not the case”
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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
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InterviewsTortilla: ‘It’s been a good year for us’
The focus on volume growth and limited price rises is paying off, along with a brand refresh, loyalty scheme, and improved food quality, CEO Andy Naylor tells MCA
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NewsMargin improves but losses widen as Pasta Evangelists opens more sites
The 50-strong pasta chain grew revenues in 2024 as it pushed forward with new restaurant openings, but losses grew as the brand invested in its next phase of growth
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NewsPub sales offset brewing decline at Shepherd Neame
The pub operator and brewer has reported resilient performance for the year to 28 June 2025, with strong trading in its pub estate offsetting further decline in national brewing volumes
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NewsGreggs posts 6.1% Q3 sales growth
The bakery reports steady Q3 growth as estate expansion, menu innovation and new retail partnerships underpin its long-term strategy