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All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 11
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InterviewsContinued investment delivers returns for Fuller’s
CEO Simon Emeny tells MCA that investments and acquisitions have delivered strong returns, despite concerns over the upcoming Budget’s impact on the hospitality sector
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InterviewsHop Vietnamese ready to ‘push the accelerator’ on growth
The food-to-go brand has spent two years ‘putting the pieces in place’ and as it prepares to double its estate, founder Paul Hopper tells MCA
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InterviewsIvan Orkin: ‘We’re ready to grow again’
The chef is keen to scale his ramen restaurant business in London, with the hope of opening in “lots more neighbourhoods” following his debut in Farringdon next week
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Analysis & InsightGen Z wields disproportionate influence on online reviews
While 93% of all customers say online reviews impact their purchasing decisions, Gen Z customers post reviews the most frequently, according to research from Trustpilot
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NewsNew chief people officer at PizzaExpress
Inji Duducu, previously of Poundstretcher and Morrisons, joins the pizzeria chain in December, where she will be responsible for the people agenda
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Analysis & InsightNearly half of hospitality leaders expect trading conditions to worsen
More than 40% of senior industry professionals expect further deterioration nd are sidelining long-term initiatives in favour of short-term cost control measures, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsPapa Johns UK records strongest quarter since Covid
The pizza chain’s sales saw high single-digit growth in Q3 2025, attributed to a recent brand relaunch, new partnerships with aggregators, and a stronger focus on customer experience and loyalty
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring a new venue from Asahi, Loungers’ latest Cosy Club relaunch, and Dal Fiorentino’s fourth site
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NewsChristmas classics return to food to go
From Subway’s Ultimate Festive Sub to Costa’s Dubai-style pistachio tiffin, food to go chains are rolling out Christmas menus packed with festive flavours and trendier twists
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NewsArc Inspirations delivers £48m revenue ahead of London launch
The bar group reported a resilient performance and has secured new funding of £4m to support further expansion, with its recent debut in the capital to be followed by further openings in Liverpool, Cardiff, and Edinburgh
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NewsHoward Schultz: ‘Cynics who doubt Starbucks will be proven wrong’
The former CEO and chairman emeritus has said the scale and power of the Starbucks brand will be stronger and more relevant than ever before
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NewsWetherspoon continues to outperform sector
The pubco delivered a 3.7% uplift in like-for-like sales in the 14 weeks to 2 November, albeit chairman Tim Martin said he is “mindful” of the upcoming Budget
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NewsThe Sushi Co opens first dual-branded site with Smashio
The sushi chain and the smashburger concept have opened in Basildon, Essex, offering both propositions under one roof and leaving The Sushi Co on track to reach 30 sites
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InterviewsPizzaExpress’ Paula MacKenzie: ‘You don’t see us do shrinkflation’
In an interview with City AM, the CEO said last year’s Budget was “unexpected” and “brutal”, but that PizzaExpress’ food quality will not suffer as a result
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NewsKFC UK sales jump 9% in Q3
Strong growth in transactions delivered a significant sales uplift, with the QSR giant crediting menu innovation, late-night occasions, and a focus on value
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NewsDomino’s: Chick ‘N’ Dip performing ‘ahead of expectations’
The group’s new sub-brand has launched successfully, according to CEO Andrew Rennie, with the core pizza business also gaining market share
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NewsYum! Brands: Reinvigorating Pizza Hut could require ‘multi-year effort’
CEO Chris Turner said the pizza chain has “lots of strengths” and may achieve more success outside the ownership of Yum!, as group initiates a strategic review for the brand
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NewsNightcap rebrands Barrio Soho to taqueria and speakeasy
The new two-in-one concept is called La Familia, blending a fast casual taqueria upstairs with a hidden cocktail speakeasy downstairs
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NewsElevated classics reign supreme in delivery trends
Innovation-led bagels, burgers, and sandwich concepts were named in Deliveroo’s annual 100 report, alongside chains including Wingstop, Black Bear Burger, Farmer J, and The Salad Project
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NewsGreene King invests over £6m into London pubs
The investments have contributed to a significant rise in sales at a number of sites, including The Railway and The City of Quebec