All Restaurants (Casual Dining) articles
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News‘Nobody’s coming to save us’ - restaurateurs react to budget
Restaurant operators across the UK have been left bruised by the lack of direct relief announced in this year’s budget, but remain determined to fight for future support
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NewsChipotle reports strong London performance as global revenue rises 9.6%
Chipotle has reported continued growth in its UK business as the US fast-casual group expands its international footprint
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NewsUK licensed premises fall below 100,000 as closures accelerate
Nearly 1,000 net closures were recorded in the past year as rising costs and weak consumer confidence continue to squeeze the sector, NIQ’s latest Hospitality Market Monitor reveals
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NewsHospitality doubles down on VAT cut calls as missed budget opportunities highlighted
Despite some welcome small measures, the industry has been left disappointed by the lack of any wider relief
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NewsFuture of London pizza stalwart Voodoo Ray’s in doubt - updated
The company behind the cult brand has entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation
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NewsBudget 2026: Chancellor targets support at smallest businesses while wider sector left wanting
While an increase in the threshold at which operators start paying business rates is welcomed, the sector has been left disappointed by the lack of movement on VAT or NICs relief
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NewsMission Mars secures new majority backer
The Rudy’s Napoletana and Albert’s Schloss operator has been acquired by Artal in a deal that marks a full exit for BGF and is set to accelerate the group’s expansion
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NewsPopeyes and Pizza Pilgrims to share growth strategies at MCA conference
Leaders from Popeyes, Pizza Pilgrims and Gerry’s Hot Subs will discuss restaurant growth, innovation and the challenges of standing out in a competitive market at MCA’s Restaurant Conference on 5 November
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Analysis & InsightLifestyle, culture and community: the formula behind hospitality’s most influential brands
From cultivating communities to staying culturally relevant at scale, three groups from across the hospitality spectrum explain how their different approaches to localisation are helping them each create long-term engagement
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OpinionVAT's the problem? Not in Germany
As costs continue to mount, KERB CEO Simon Mitchell says the government must cut VAT, pointing to Germany as proof that targeted support can unlock growth, investment and entrepreneurship
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NewsBudget alcohol duty rise could add 2p to every pint
Chancellor John Healey is expected to press ahead with an inflation-linked duty increase based on September’s Retail Prices Index (RPI) measure of 3.9%, The Telegraph reports
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NewsMission Mars makes five senior appointments to fuel growth
The hospitality group behind Albert’s Schloss and Rudy’s Pizza has announced a raft of senior hires and promotions as it looks to build on record revenues of £116.5m.
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NewsShining a spotlight on hospitality excellence
Nominations are open for the MCA Hospitality Awards 2027, giving you the opportunity to recognise the businesses, brands and individuals making the biggest impact across the sector
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NewsCoppa Collective returns to like-for-like growth
The operator of Coppa Club expects to double EBITDA for FY26, boosted by the Linwood acquisition, though like-for-like sales were broadly flat for the year
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NewsRosa’s Thai expands presence in UAE
The group says it is well positioned to navigate the challenges of the Middle East having launched its first restaurant in Abu Dhabi and a third Dubai location this year
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Weekend PressWhy some of Britain’s top chefs are opening outposts in Gulf states
Fallow co-owner James Robson tells The Guardian Gulf countries actively help businesses set up, while east Asia has a better work ethic
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OpinionMy beef with pub roasts
For pub operators, it can represent one of the most reliable trading occasions of the week. The problem is, the end-product and customer experience can be patchy
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories including a new venture from Zuma co-founder Arjun Waney, Sandwich Sandwich’s first franchise location, and The Beefy Boys Welsh debut
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NewsBrava, Bow Street and Azzurri to feature at MCA conference
Leaders from Brava Hospitality Group, Bow Street Group and Azzurri Group will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector at MCA’s Restaurant Conference in November
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NewsIndividual Restaurants strengthens leadership team
The group behind Piccolino and Forbici has announced two key senior appointments to support its future growth and capability across technology, transformation and brand development