All Restaurants articles
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OpinionThe cavalry didn’t come, but was it ever going to?
The sector is rightly disappointed by the limited action taken to support businesses in this year’s budget, but it was probably the best we could have hoped for
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Analysis & InsightWhy America is automating restaurants while Britain is still thinking about it
As labour costs climb and margins tighten, restaurant operators worldwide are taking automation more seriously than ever. But are robots genuinely transforming restaurant economics, or simply adding another expensive piece of kit to an already complicated industry?
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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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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including KFC’s latest restaurant in Hampshire, Black Sheep Coffee’s continued investment in Glasgow and the upcoming reopening of The Prince Albert in Notting Hill
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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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Analysis & InsightA modern way of eating: the rise of ‘in-between’ meals
Traditional meal times in the hospitality sector are becoming less distinct as consumer behaviour evolves beyond the model of breakfast, lunch, dinner, according to Stefanie Metcalf at Lumina Intelligence
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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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NewsKricket partners with FAB Group for Middle East expansion
The modern Indian restaurant is to open its first international restaurant next month, in Dubai’s Vida Emirates Hills, following its partnership with Dubai-based FAB Group – a subsidiary of DEAL Holdings, with further openings expected in the Middle East.
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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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Analysis & InsightNumber of bars and restaurants in ‘significant’ distress rises
The latest Red Flag Alert research from BTG shows nearly 19,000 F&B businesses are struggling with limited financial headroom ahead of today’s make-or-break budget
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NewsUKHospitality: ‘Wage increases will add further pressure on businesses’
The trade body warns many operators will struggle to absorb the government’s plan to increase both the national minimum wage and national living wage by 3.9% in today’s budget
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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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NewsCoaching Inn Group to invest up to £10m in 2027
Managing director Adam Charity said the group had become more disciplined about where it deploys capital following RedCat’s restructure earlier this year, with greater emphasis now placed on quality over quantity
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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