All MCA Insight articles in October 2026 – Page 2
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NewsThe Ivy operator grows sales to £350m
Troia UK Restaurants grew sales and turnover thanks to strong trading, new site openings and operational improvements despite ongoing cost inflation
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NewsKFC UK&I system sales surge 7%
The fried chicken chain reported operating profit rose +2.1% to £95.9m in 2025, driven by strong customer demand
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NewsPho appoints interim CFO
The Vietnamese restaurant group has appointed John Canning, previously of White Rabbit Projects, as its interim chief financial officer
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NewsM&B’s Susan Martindale to retire, new chief people officer appointed
Group HR director Martindale has been with M&B for more than 25 years, with Louise Byrne, formerly of IHG Hotels & Resorts coming in as chief people officer
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InterviewsValiant Pub Co: ‘It’s been the best forced pivot we’ve ever had’
Speaking to MCA, Valiant co-founders Mark McGinty and Gerry Carroll said the company had evolved from the wet-led model they originally envisioned when launching the business in 2021 to include sites with food and accommodation
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NewsTortilla bets on France turnaround as UK delivery sales drive growth
Tortilla has outlined an ambitious turnaround plan for its French business after narrowing its adjusted EBITDA loss, while reiterating confidence that delivery can act as a customer acquisition tool rather than cannibalise in-store sales in the UK
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Analysis & InsightCrossing the pond: What America’s restaurant invasion tells us about Britain’s next opportunity
Queues and social media hype may launch a restaurant brand, but only a transferable operating model delivers lasting success. As US imports battle for share in Britain, a growing number of UK operators could find the greater opportunity lies across the Atlantic.
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OpinionBetter Hospitality starts with all of us
The hospitality sector can offer opportunity, connection and careers that take people further than they imagined. But opportunities are not experienced equally, Lorraine Copes, founder and CEO, Be Inclusive Hospitality writes for MCA
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Analysis & InsightWhat hospitality distress levels mean for operators and suppliers
Julie Palmer, managing partner at BTG Begbies Traynor, on what the latest Red Flag Alert data reveals about financial distress in hospitality and leisure, and the warning signs operators should watch for before administration or liquidation become the only remaining options
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NewsSpinners gears up for national expansion with new senior hires
The Gresham House Ventures-backed business has appointed Francis Ireland as head of growth, George Whittaker as finance director and Georgina Roberts as head of marketing, in advance of its fifth site opening in Q1 2027
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NewsCosta Express sees profits jump
The self-serve coffee business reported a 37% rise in profit after tax for FY25, driven by a reduction in operating costs
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