All MCA Insight articles in April 2025 – Page 6
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NewsBrewDog restructures bars leadership
The craft beer group has created a co-leadership structure for its bars business following the departure of chief retail officer Lisa Buckley
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NewsDomino’s reports progress on carbon reduction and nutrition strategy
The pizza group has outlined progress towards its environmental and health targets, and set new goals for 2025
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NewsPuttshack and Topgolf founders to launch new venture
Poolhouse – the new competitive socialising concept from the Joliffe brothers – has secured $34m in funding from investors, with the first site to open near London Liverpool Street station later this year.
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NewsPetition for cask beer to be recognised with Unesco status
The petition, supported by Camra and a number of major breweries, calls for British cask ale to be recognised with Unesco’s ’intangible cultural heritage’ status
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NewsOakman founder steps away from business due to ill health
The group’s chief executive Peter Borg-Neal has stepped away from the business due to health reasons, with chairman John Leslie currently leading the business
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NewsRockfish appoints new NEDs
Knoops’ CMO Romy Miller and Mindful Chef founder Robert Grieg-Gran have joined the board at the seafood restaurant group, following John Barnes’ departure.
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Weekend PressMarina O’Loughlin: How Reddit became my go-to travel guide
The social media platform has become a place to discover hidden restaurant treasures, according to the Financial Times’ food columnist
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Weekend PressFears of British chicken shortages as farmers warn of supply crunch
Poultry producers have demanded an overhaul of planning rules to rear more birds, The Telegraph reports
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Weekend PressBritain’s railway pubs are having a renaissance
A train ride combined with a cold pint in a characterful establishment – there’s plenty to love about our great railway taverns and taprooms, The Telegraph’s Will Hawkes writes
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Weekend PressDomino’s looking for a second brand for decades of growth
Andrew Rennie opened his first franchise at 26 and now runs a chain that sold more than 100 million pizzas last year, The Times reports
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Weekend PressCoffee boss says customers have had enough as prices soar
Charging £4 for an espresso is driving coffee drinkers in London to boiling point, according to the chief executive of Lavazza
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InterviewsNEOS Hospitality on a new direction for the business
The party bar operator, previously known as Rekom UK, has a strong pipeline in place as it transitions to a more agile approach, CEO Russell Quelch tells MCA
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NewsGreene King invests £10m in HR and payroll platform
The pub company is investing £10m in the new platform, Workday, to support its team members and enhance people-focused services over the next five years
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NewsClimate change threatens Britain’s brewing heritage
The UK brewing industry must act urgently to protect homegrown ingredients from the risks of climate change, according to a new report by the BBPA and Zero Carbon Forum
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including GDK, Giraffe, Buns From Home, and more
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InterviewsMcDonald’s UK&I: ‘Innovation, growth and development continues to be priority’
The fast food chain remains focused on its goal to open 200 restaurants over the next four years as well as the ’reimaging’ of its UK & Ireland estate, McDonald’s’ new vice president, development, Mike Spencer tells MCA.
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InterviewsBrakspear: ‘We are trying to evolve what we do’
With two acquisitions announced this week, it’s an exciting time for the business, chief executive Tom Davies tells MCA
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InterviewsBlack Tap: ‘Iconic locations, iconic cities’
The New York-founded craft burger and beer concept has a standout offering that will resonate in the UK market, founders Julie Mulligan and Chris Barish tell MCA
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NewsNWTC garners momentum after introducing new strategy
The 27-strong bar and restaurant operator announced a 9% improvement in like-for-like sales, following a new leadership team and renewed focus on The Botanist
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NewsCUPP targets global expansion with moves into Pakistan and Dubai
The bubble tea brand is expanding internationally, with new franchise partnerships set to bring the brand to Pakistan, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region