All MCA Insight articles in October 2026
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Analysis & InsightHospitality has highest tax burden in the economy
Analysis by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) suggests for every £1 of pre-tax profit generated by the hospitality sector, businesses pay 82p in taxes
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Analysis & InsightCan McDonald’s new strategy re-energise growth?
The fast food giant is looking to gain market share in chicken and beverages, defends its leadership in beef, while invest in its restaurants and AI operating system
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NewsStrathmore Hotels portfolio brought to market following administration
Joint administrators from Interpath have appointed Christie & Co to market the eight-strong portfolio across Scotland and the North of England
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NewsValiant Pub Co achieves 45% increase in revenue
The community-focused pub group, which surpassed the 100-site mark post year-end, achieved revenue of £42.9m, for the year to 29 March 2026, following its continued expansion and strategic investments.
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NewsBig Easy grows profit and revenue
The London-based BBQ and crab shack group saw turnover top £30m in its FY25 results, with the directors saying they expect 2026 to be ‘another successful year’ for the business
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NewsFarmer J reports 50% revenue jump
Turnover grew from £27.9m in 2024, to £41.1m last year, driven by new openings and continued like-for-like sales growth, with at least five new UK sites planned for 2027 and two further US openings
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NewsUnderlying like-for-like performance drives turnover growth for Dishoom
The Indian restaurant group grew turnover by 16% in 2025, rising beyond £150m for the first time
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories including a new pub for Ardent, further international growth for Manna, and a new burger and Champagne restaurant in Notting Hill
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NewsMcDonald’s UK&I appoints Danielle Harris as chief people officer
Harris brings more than 12 years of experience within the McDonald’s system, most recently serving as vice president of global people partner for corporate functions
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NewsJersey Mike’s confirms three further London locations
The US-born sub brand has confirmed it will launch sites on New Oxford Street, Baker Street and Covent Garden’s Cranbourn Street following its forthcoming Soho debut
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NewsCamerons continuing to look for growth opportunities
The pub and brewing company said a much-improved balance sheet has enabled the group return to its strategic expansion plans, with the business looking for opportunities for growth across its two divisions.
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NewsHigher costs hit Wetherspoon profits
The pub giant saw pre-tax profits fall 28% in FY26 despite a 5.2% revenue rise
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NewsLosses widen for The Wolseley Hospitality Group as it prepares to enter London hotel space
The premium restaurant group, which is set to launch its first hotel in the capital later year, saw pre-tax losses increase 10% in 2025
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NewsTurnover tops £100m at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
Despite showing an operating loss of £5.8m, the chef’s UK business says it continues to be cash and EBITDA generative, aided by a ‘strong performance’ at its 22 Bishopsgate restaurants
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OpinionGreggs workers treated like ‘numbers on a spreadsheet’
Spare a thought for Greggs factory workers in Penrith, Kelso, Seaham and Enfield who are now facing the anxious prospect of an uncertain future
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Weekend PressTravelodge victim calls for hotel security guidelines
The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has called for government involvment in setting up and regulating mandatory guidelines that all hotels have to follow, reports the BBC
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Weekend PressCasino owner warns it will shut more than one in three sites over Labour tax raid
Paul Willcock, chief executive of Genting UK, told The Telegraph 13 of the group’s 32 venues would be ’unprofitable or unsustainable’ if the tax raid goes ahead
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Weekend PressDeliveroo to roll out food delivery robots in the UK
The delivery giant will soon use autonomous couriers for takeaways and groceries in some parts of Britain, according to The Times
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Weekend PressSupermarket giant Tesco weighs shock takeover bid for Majestic Wine
Sky News reports that Britain’s biggest grocery retailer is among the suitors circling Majestic Wine, whose portfolio includes the Vagabond bars brand
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NewsCosta returns to operating profit as sales top £1.29bn
The coffee shop chain said revenue growth was driven by ncreased transactions, pricing and sales mix initiatives and expansion across its UK estate