All Wahaca articles
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NewsWahaca explores smaller scale format
Co-founder and chairman Mark Selby tells MCA the new ‘Wahacito’ concept would retain the same to-dine elements, but feature a smaller menu and more informal approach
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InterviewsGemma Glasson on reimagining Wahaca in its 18th year
As she takes on the CEO role, Glasson said Wahaca will push forward on the opportunity to scale Mexican cuisine in the UK and invest heavily into the guest experience
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NewsWahaca makes CEO promotion as it seeks fresh investment
Former MD Gemma Glasson has been appointed chief executive of the Mexican restaurant group, which is seeking an injection of new capital as it looks to expand.
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NewsWahaca brings in P-Three to accelerate UK expansion
The contemporary Mexican restaurant group says it is targeting new sites in Cambridge, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham, as well as multiple locations across London
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NewsWahaca appoints new head of people and culture
Rupi Zani joins the Mexican-restaurant group following two years at Cote Restaurants, where she mostly recently held the role of business integrity director
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NewsRestaurant Conference returns in one week
Leaders from Azzurri Group, Fulham Shore, Bill’s, The Evolv Collection, JKS, KFC and Wahaca are among the headline speakers
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InterviewsWahaca’s take on the UPF debate: ‘We’re part of the puzzle’
Managing director Gemma Glasson discussed how to ‘uptell’ rather than ‘upsell’ and why rising awareness around UPFs plays into Wahaca’s strengths
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Event NewsHealth, Gen Z and the next wave of menu trends
Taking place in London on 9 October, MCA’s Innovation Conference will spotlight menu innovation, with three sessions looking at consumer health, Gen Z preferences and trend-led product development
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NewsWahaca wage bill up by £1.4m
Founder Thomasina Miers said many small businesses are under pressure due to the rise in National Insurance contributions
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Event NewsExclusive insights to be shared at MCA’s Restaurant Conference
AlixPartners will set out the financial landscape of the restaurant sector, while Lumina Intelligence will exclusively preview its new Restaurant Market Report, at the event on 13 November
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NewsWahaca returns to profit
The Mexican restaurant group reported a profit before tax of £0.7m for the 53 weeks to 30 June 2024 – up from a loss of £0.7m the prior year, according to its latest accounts
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NewsThe biggest collaborations in food to go this summer
Brands including Ole & Steen, The Salad Project, Dishoom, Wahaca and Knoops have teamed up to offer some innovative takes on warm weather classics
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InterviewsWahaca considers breakfast launch
The ’premium-casual’ Mexican chain is exploring the return of breakfast menus for the first time in more than a decade, CEO Mark Selby tells MCA
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InterviewsWahaca: “We’ve gone from 420 to 10 cows per week”
Wahaca’s sustainability lead, Carolyn Lum, discusses the group’s latest efforts to enhance sustainability across its 14 restaurants, as part of the finalist profiles for the Sustainability category at the MCA Hospitality Awards, sponsored by Pernod Ricard
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InterviewsJKS: Diversity can’t be a tick box exercise
There needs to be a belief in the benefits of a more diverse workforce if businesses are to make meaningful progress, JKS Restaurants’ co-founder Sunaina Sethi says
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NewsWahaca: ‘The market for Mexican cuisine will continue to evolve’
CEO Mark Selby speaks to MCA about returning to the expansion trail for the first time since 2018, refining the brand for a more elevated experience, and Wahaca’s status as a ’premium casual’ operator leading the Mexican category
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NewsWahaca reports strong performance in face of headwinds
The group reported turnover of £39.7m as it returns to the expansion trail this month, with the opening of its 14th site in London’s Paddington Square
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NewsCovid debt is haunting restaurant chains — but Wahaca has a lifeline
Repayments are bearing down on the Mexican chain and another London favourite, The Breakfast Club
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NewsWahaca returns to expansion trail
The Mexican-inspired group will open its 14th restaurant and first since 2018 in London’s Paddington Square in April 2024
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Analysis & InsightCracking down on carbon claims
From greenwashing to greenhushing, could increased scrutiny of carbon claims halt progress on sustainability in the sector and how can businesses avoid falling foul of the rules? MCA explores the issue