All Property articles – Page 9
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InterviewsRosslyn: ‘We want to contribute to every corner of London we open in’
The high-volume speciality coffee shop operator has just opened its tenth location in the Square Mile and is proud to help grow London’s reputation as a world class coffee city, co-founder and CEO James Hennebry tells MCA
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InterviewsBurger & Beyond: ‘We honestly think we serve the best burger in the world.’
As the acclaimed burger restaurant specialist opens its first regional site in Brighton, co-founder Tom Stock explains why its elevated positioning sets it apart from the competition
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InterviewsFamily brewers: ‘The cost of building is a challenge’
Everards is focusing its investments on those pubs it is certain will be winners, while McMullen’s has effectively ruled out further new build pubs in the near term given the huge increase in costs, MCA’s recent Pub Conference audience heard
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NewsSafestay enters takeover talks
The London-listed hostel operator is in discussions with investment firm Infill Capital Partners over a possible £40.9m take private deal
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Weekend PressLuke Johnson plots takeover of Wahaca restaurants
The tycoon, also a backer of Gail’s, is in talks to acquire the Mexican chain as it seeks a new investor to fund expansion, The Sunday Times reveals
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InterviewsSticks’n’Sushi: ‘We strongly believe there are opportunities outside of London’
CEO Andreas Karlsson tells MCA the Danish-founded, Japanese-inspired restaurant group is interested in further expansion in the north of north of England and Scotland following successful openings in Glasgow and Manchester
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NewsRoadchef sees turnover rise in 2025
The motorway service area operator says its FY25 performance was supported by the gradual recovery of footfall following the completion of M1 roadworks, which hit turnover last year
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NewsPizza Pilgrims: ‘The best is yet to come’
The Neapolitan pizza group says its new ownership structure positions it for an ‘exciting phase of growth’ as it reports revenue of nearly £60m and a return to profit
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NewsPermanently Unique plots accelerated growth after securing £25m credit facility
The Manchester-based group says the funds will help drive the expansion of its Fenix, Tattu and Louis brands both in the UK and internationally
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NewsIn pictures: Wendy’s unveils ‘future fresh’ restaurant design
The US burger chain is rolling out a new international design concept featuring a blue colour palette that pays homage to the brand’s roots
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InterviewsWendy’s: ‘Our long-term ambition for the UK remains unchanged’
The US burger chain, which recently marked five years since it relaunched in the UK, tells MCA it continues to see the opportunity for ‘expansive growth’ across the country
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NewsThe Gym Group tops one million members
In a pre-close trading update, the low-cost fitness operator said revenue for the six months to 30 June increased 10% to £133.1m, up from £121.0m in the same period last year
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NewsFive Iron Golf to invest £20m in UK expansion
The tech-driven, experiential golf concept is set to launch its first UK outpost in the City of London this week under a 10-site franchise agreement
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NewsEG On The Move completes acquisition of 85 UK forecourt sites
The addition of Prax’s petrol forecourt network provides further opportunities for the Zuber Issa-led group to expand its branded foodservice offering.
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Interviews‘You have to offer more than just a bed’ – how pubs with rooms are innovating
As the pubs with rooms model continues to gain traction, three leading operators in the space explain how they are combining high quality accommodation with a distinctive, broader offer
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NewsIndividual Restaurants eyes double London opening for Forbici
CEO Andrew Garton tells MCA the Neapolitan pizza brand will launch its first site in the capital in the coming months, building on the momentum of its initial restaurants
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NewsMoto Hospitality delivers ‘strong operational performance’ as turnover and profit both rise
The MSA operator said that despite a ‘challenging macroeconomic environment’ it was able to grow turnover to £1.12bn with pre-tax profits reaching £57m
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NewsGiggling Squid secures new banking facility
The £25m facility, secured through Natwest, will be used by the Thai restaurant group to fund new openings and continue refurbishments across its estate
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Weekend Press‘King of Mayfair’ in talks to buy City haunt 1 Lombard Street
Richard Caring is considering a swoop for the Grade II listed brasserie, as he returns to dealmaking after the sale of his Ivy empire, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsSwedish-based salad bowl brand Holy Greens to make UK debut
The group, which operates 30 sites across its home country, will launch its first London site in Canary Wharf with CEO Sabrina Jæger describing it as ‘an important step’