All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 9
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, with chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s first Scottish restaurant, a new pub-with-rooms from Chickpea Group, a new restaurant from Six by Nico, and more
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InterviewsBlend Family to open two food halls this year
The independent hospitality business will open in Nottingham’s Victoria Centre and London’s Elephant & Castle this year, followed by a further two venues next year, co-founder Matt Bigland tells MCA
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NewsCosy Club to make London debut at Westfield Stratford
Loungers’ all-day cafe-restaurant concept is set to launch in the capital with a site at the Westfield Stratford shopping centre
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NewsCreams moves to trademark ‘Froffle Toast’
The French toast and waffle hybrid has sold more than 5,000 units since launching on menus across the dessert cafe chain’s estate
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NewsNEOS Hospitality agrees supply partnership with Pernod Ricard
The three-year agreement will see Pernod Ricard become the primary premium spirits supplier across NEOS’ 40-strong party bar estate and shaping drinks ranges within NEOS venues
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Analysis & InsightHealth is now non-negotiable, but consumers refuse to compromise on flavour
Eight in 10 UK adults refuse to compromise taste for the sake of health - and many continue to default to simplicity and convenience despite seeking healthier options, according to Lumina Intelligence
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InterviewsPizza disruptor Dough Hands looks for first permanent site
After a series of market stalls and successful residencies, founder Hannah Drye speaks to MCA about the new wave pizza boom and talk of a ‘London-style’
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NewsUnity Coffee secures £2m in new funding
The self-serve coffee station concept has raised £2m in its second funding round, which will be used to roll out more than 500 machines in high-footfall locations
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NewsCoyo Taco to make UK debut near London’s Victoria this summer
Founded in Miami in 2016, the Mexican concept is brought to the UK by Kuvi Hospitality and has plans for 50+ sites in the longer term
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring a new venue from Tattu, Lidl’s first pub, the third iteration of Plaza Khao Gaeng, and new sites from chains including Rudy’s, GDK, and more
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NewsHow Joe & the Juice’s Maya Jama collab is elevating matcha
The limited-edition, collagen-infused drink sees the brand continue to branch out beyond its core offer, as it looks to drive footfall among younger consumers and capitalise on the rapidly growing matcha category
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NewsEL&N slows down expansion in favour of profitability
The premium all-day café group, which operates 13 sites in the UK alongside a substantial overseas estate, will take a more selective approach to growth, according to UK director Hani Taleb
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NewsGail’s considers reformulating menu to reduce calories
Speaking at the Food & Drink Expo, operations director Edyta Stec revealed that the premium bakery chain is exploring how it can better cater to health-conscious customers, as well as those on GLP-1 drugs
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NewsDigital kitchen solutions supplier BOTINKIT raises $50m
The robotics- and AI-powered supplier has successfully closed B+ and B++ financing rounds, as it prepares to launch its new ‘Restaurant as a Service’ model
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NewsDomino’s to roll out new pod concept
The pizza delivery giant launched the modular store concept in Wellington, Somerset, in a bid to unlock new locations and innovate its format strategy for long-term growth
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NewsZambrero appoints new team to drive expansion in Midlands and South West
The Mexican-inspired fast casual chain has appointed development agents to oversee franchise recruitment, with plans to open more than 20 restaurants in the two regions within three years
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NewsIn pictures: Dishoom’s latest Permit Room opens in Liverpool
Located on Dale Street, the all-day bar café concept draws inspiration from the permit rooms and quarter bars of Bombay, adapted to a grander setting within a Grade II listed building
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NewsIn pictures: Chishuru unveils new design and spring menu
The Michelin-starred West African restaurant, run by Adejoké Bakare in Fitzrovia, has revealed a new menu and redesigned dining room to reflect the concept’s evolution since opening its first permanent site
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NewsTwo Lunar Pub Company venues acquired out of administration
The London-based, three-strong gastropub business has worked with FRP Advisory to secure the future of two of its sites and 46 jobs, while closing one venue in Clapham
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NewsWells & Co boosts profits and turnover despite cost pressures
The pub operator reported sales of £66.2m in its 2025 accounts, along with a 5% boost in EBITDA and a 21% increase in group operating profit despite adding £800k in employment costs