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All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 5
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NewsMarco Pierre White Restaurants kickstarts franchising plans
The chef’s restaurant group has appointed Franchise With Us to lead its strategy across nine brands, with expansion likely to branch out beyond hotels
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NewsTwo Magpies shakes up management team in bid to reach 50 sites
The bakery group has announced a raft of new appointments as it looks to quintuple its estate, with Ben Magnall set to eventually succeed owner Steve Magnall
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Analysis & InsightCoffee shops see highest price inflation as operators respond to rising costs
With coffee beans and cocoa skyrocketing in cost, businesses are passing increases through to customers - but continue to innovate to attract demand and retain loyalty
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Analysis & InsightEntering its matcha era: Greggs shakes off ‘stodgy beige’ image with disruptive wellness campaign
A new iced matcha lineup and a Greggs-themed pilates studio mark an unexpected brand extension into the wellness space, as it seeks to broaden its customer base
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NewsCornish Bakery delivers another record year
The independent bakery chain delivered a 24% increase in sales to £36.4m and will reach a 79-strong estate by spring - but bemoaned the ”lack of proper leadership” from the government
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InterviewsBurger King UK: ‘Our culture is constantly improving’
The fast food operator’s approach to diversity and inclusion has caused turnover rates to tumble while boosting engagement, chief people officer Jeremy Wright tells MCA as part of our series profiling Diversity Leadership finalists for our 2026 Hospitality Awards
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NewsGong cha makes new leadership appointments to support growth plans
The bubble tea specialist, which plans to reach 225+ stores across the UK in the coming years, has promoted Jemma Smoker to general manager, EMEA and appointed Sepanta Bagherpour as CMO, Americas and EMEA
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NewsStarbucks to return to expansion after hundreds of closures
The coffeehouse giant said it will open thousands more locations globally, with international growth expected to double that of its North America footprint
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NewsCôte Restaurants reports £153m turnover
The French-inspired brasserie group achieved 4.1% like-for-like sales growth in FY24, supported by menu innovation and estate refurbishments, though pre-tax losses widened
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NewsSoho House completes deal to go private
The private members’ club business has completed the $2.7bn deal, in a move that CEO Andrew Carnie said ”gives us the freedom to focus on what Soho House has always been about”
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NewsFederal Café receives £3m investment, appoints Karen Jones as chairperson
Foresight Group will support the brunch-focused café operator’s regional rollout, with Dame Karen Jones joining to support the management team
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NewsMaguro Group appoints new head of people
Laz Poutama, formerly of BrewDog and Parogon Group, has joined as group head of people as the Korean restaurant operator scales its Bunsik and Bullgogi brands
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NewsPasta Evangelists looks for sites in Los Angeles
MCA understands the Barilla-owned business is preparing to make its US debut after growing its UK estate to 10 restaurants over the past 18 months
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Chick-fil-A, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Fatto a Mano, Freight Island, and more
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NewsButcombe Group makes senior team changes to support growth
Cat Moseley will take on the newly created role of chief experience officer, while Richard Maslin will assume the title of group property and commercial director
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NewsCaprice Holdings strengthens senior team with new appointments
Alix Picard joins from Bagatelle Group as chief marketing officer, while Natalie Tait - previously of Artfarm and D&D London - joins as chief people officer
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NewsStarbucks: ‘Our strategy is working’
The coffee giant reported a continued return to sales growth in Q1 2026, with CEO Brian Niccol saying it is ‘ahead of schedule’ on its Back to Starbucks strategy
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NewsChopstix opens first international site in Paris
The opening is the first of 50 restaurants expected to open within three years across France, and also a key step in the Pan-Asian QSR operator’s European growth strategy
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NewsCosta lines up 30 further openings with Sainsbury’s
Costa Coffee will open up to 30 new stores within Sainsbury’s supermarkets this year, expanding a partnership that began in 2024
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NewsPub sector support is ‘necessary correction, not a solution’
Operators have welcomed the cut to new business rates bills - saying it provides short-term relief and is “better than nothing” - but continue to push for meaningful long-term reform