All Results articles – Page 2
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NewsWhitbread sees accommodation sales up 3% in UK & Ireland
Adjusted profit before tax was down 9% to £287m in the 26 weeks to 27 August 2026, reflecting a strong trading performance in the UK & Ireland and Germany, offset by temporary transition costs associated with its extended Accelerating Growth Plan, the Premier Inn operator said.
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InterviewsPopeyes: ‘We continue to see strong engagement across our established restaurants’
With a strong underlying sales performance and continued brand hype, Popeyes has moved beyond its status as a new entrant to the UK market, CEO Tom Crowley tells MCA.
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InterviewsNEOS: ‘It’s been a transformational year’
CEO Russell Quelch tells MCA the group’s programme of site conversions is driving significant returns with recent relaunches in Bristol and Southampton leading to revenue increases of up to 500%
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NewsMarston’s delivering third consecutive year of ‘significant’ profit growth
The pub company said that its new pub formats were now “a proven engine of growth”, with its Grandstand sports bar model “the standout performer”.
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NewsNEOS secures £10m facility to support further growth
It comes as the bar business reports strengthened EBITDA across both the group and in venue in its FY25 results
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NewsBBPA warns pubs on course to close at rate of one a day this year
Around 360 pubs are expected to shutter in 2026, putting the sector on course to surpass last year’s net closure figure of 336 closures
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NewsGong Cha looks to further global growth as profits rise
The UK-based Taiwanese tea brand, which is being acquired by Bain Capital, saw topline revenue grow 12% in 2025 to $212.3m alongside a 10% increase in adjusted EBITDA
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NewsBeef inflation and challenging trading hits Five Guys profits and like-for-likes
The burger chain saw EBITDA fall from £58m to £53m in 2025, though it noted that headwinds were partially offset by an increase in site numbers over the year
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EventsSSP sees ‘resilient’ Q4 trading
The global food and beverage operator saw like-for-like sales climb 4% in the final quarter of its financial year, with the group set to deliver full-year revenue of £3.8bn
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NewsPopeyes ranked as UK’s fastest growing restaurant brand
The fast-expanding fried chicken chain was the highest ranked restaurant brand to feature in the FT’s list of the UK’s fastest growing companies
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NewsCoca-Cola reignites Costa sale
The drinks giant is once again exploring a sale of Costa Coffee, according to people familiar with the matter, following its aborted attempt to offload the business last year
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NewsStrong increase in demand helps turbo charge turnover and boost profits for Blank Street
The New York-founded coffee shop chain saw its UK turnover grow more than 70% in FY25, while operating profit almost trebled
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NewsSubway unveils blueprint to fuel EMEA growth
The sandwich giant has revealed a new look and brand proposition aimed at supporting plans to double its footprint across Europe, the Middle East and Africa within five years
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NewsWendy’s UK reports increased profits as its ups fees
The UK burger restaurant business has reported a £7.1m increase in turnover, to £41m, for the year to 31 December 2025, after it increased management fees for its UK restaurant services.
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NewsHawksmoor trading tops £109m in 2025
Post period end, Hawksmoor refinanced £13.3m of external bank debt with a new lender, and extended loan notes of £53.54m, which now mature in 2029
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Analysis & InsightFrom matcha to the ‘coffee cinema’: inside Costa’s next phase of growth
Having returned to profit and put speculation over its future behind it, Costa is betting on innovation, store redesigns and younger consumers to maintain its size advantage in a rapidly evolving coffee market
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NewsHollywood Bowl sales hit record £261.6m despite hot summer
UK revenue increased 3.5% to £219.9m, while UK like-for-like revenue fell 1.4% for the full year, following a 5.6% decline in H2.
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NewsComptoir weighs AIM exit as board launches review of listing
The Comptoir Libanais operator is assessing whether its listing on London’s junior market remains appropriate, and is exploring a return of capital to shareholders
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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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NewsLane7 Group appoints Gavin Hughes as CEO
The competitive socialising business says the change, which will see founder Tim Wilks step back from day-to-day leadership, comes after a ‘transformative year’ marked by record revenue and EBITDA