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Interviews‘We’re ready to accelerate’: Zambrero targets 100 UK sites
The fast-casual Mexican brand currently operates 13 UK sites across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Reading and Chelmsford, and is soon to open its first Scottish restaurant, as it prepares to onboard new franchise partners
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Analysis & InsightQSRs outperform as consumers grow more selective
UK eating-out participation fell slightly in Q2 2025, but higher frequency and spend per visit suggest consumers are choosing fewer, more purposeful occasions, according to Lumina Intelligence’s latest EDOP
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NewsMitchells & Butlers raises full-year expectations as like-for-likes climb 4.5%
The group upgraded its full-year outlook after delivering a strong Q3, stating that performance remains well ahead of the market, supported by a favourable Easter trading period and warm summer weather
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NewsChipotle CEO: Europe could support ‘thousands’ of sites
The QSR brand is pressing ahead with its international growth strategy despite a dip in like-for-like sales, with the group highlighting improving trends and strong potential across Europe
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InterviewsMaguro to launch UK’s largest Korean BBQ as Bunsik readies two new openings
The London-based operator behind Korean QSR Bunsik will open the Korean BBQ restaurant in Manchester in September, with a new flagship for Bullgogi
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Welcome Break, Dishoom, Big Mamma, Wingstop, and more
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InterviewsBreaking Brands to expand Which Wich and Coyote Ugly
Under a new multi-unit franchise agreement with Which Wich, Breaking Brands is planning a national rollout, while also targeting up to five additional Coyote Ugly sites across the UK
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InterviewsBeefy Boys plots expansion after steady, self-funded growth
The Hereford-based burger brand is stepping up expansion plans following the launch of its fifth site in Oxford, with co-founder Anthony Murphy confirming additional openings are likely in 2026
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NewsFive Guys secures £185m refinancing deal
The new debt agreement will provide financial headroom for the better burger chain until 2030, and will enable it to expand its estate, with a larger number of drive-thru restaurants understood to be part of the strategy, Sky News reports.
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NewsIndividual Restaurants remains committed to expansion plans
Chief executive Andrew Garton said the business was looking to grow further with the launch of new concepts, and entering new markets, both in the UK and internationally
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NewsMarket Halls appoints Dan Hills as MD and CEO designate
Market Halls has appointed former Laine Pub Company MD Dan Hills as its new managing director and CEO designate, as the five-strong food hall group aims to double its estate
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NewsShake Shack UK reports £1.6m profit amid expansion
Diverse Dining reported a profit of £1.06m for the year ending 31 December 2024, compared to a £764k loss the previous year
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InterviewsPick & Cheese founder teases first site outside of Europe
The conveyor belt cheese and wine concept is opening a second site in Camden next Friday (25 July), while founder Mathew Carver expects to open its first site outside of Europe in early 2026
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Analysis & InsightBuyers pivot to wet-led models and accommodation
Independent buyers accounted for 65% of deals in H1 2025, with 86% of pubs sold staying in operation, underlining confidence in the long-term value of hospitality assets, according to Christie & Co
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Heartwood, Pick & Cheese, Brunning & Price, and more
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InterviewsCocotte eyes flagship site and European franchising
The rotisserie chicken concept is searching for a high-footfall site in central London to support all-day trade as it marks ten years of trading, with further expansion in Europe, regional UK cities, and airports also on the table
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Weekend Press‘Too hot to shop’: Misery for High Street retailers as UK heatwave sees shopping trips melt away
June’s heat caused a meltdown on Britain’s high streets. Shopper numbers fell 1.8 per cent year-on-year as it was ‘too hot to shop’, said the British Retail Consortium
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Weekend PressLabour’s ‘ludicrous’ state-funded restaurants plan sparks backlash
Restaurateurs grappling with tax rises deride the idea of Second World War-style diners, The Telegraph’s Hannah Boland writes
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Weekend PressOwner of Cote restaurant chain cooks up sale plan
Partners Group, which bought the French-themed hospitality business five years ago, is working with Interpath on a process which could trigger further closures, Sky News learns
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Bunga, Urban Pubs & Bars, Wetherspoon, Wingstop, and more