All MCA Insight articles in July 2024 – Page 8
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News
Hub Box sold in pre-pack to founder
The future of the South West-based burger chain and its 10 restaurants has been secured after administrators sold the business to a new company led by founder Richard Boon
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Moto to invest in 33 new units
The motorway service area operator reported turnover of £1.07bn in 2023, as it continues to invest in the ’transformation of the UK rest stop experience’
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Fatto a Mano secures new investment
The five-strong Brighton-founded pizzeria group has secured growth capital from family office investment firm Middleton Enterprises
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Wagamama serves up first ever brunch menu
In response to demand for all-day dining, the chain will launch a new offer including chicken katsu waffles, morning baos, and coffee in partnership with Grind
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Interviews
Tim Martin: My £100m mistake
Wetherspoon’s chairman shares his latest wheeze in the pubco around chilled bottle beer and branded pint glasses; how he plans to reach 1,000 sites; and his multimillion-pound investment blunder at MCA’s Pub Conference
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Interviews
Popeyes UK: ‘It’s not just a numbers game’
The Louisiana fried chicken chain sees a runway of 40-50 openings per year, butCEO Tom Crowley tells MCA he’s determined to build something he’s proud of
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Interviews
Dave’s Hot Chicken: What’s the secret sauce?
As another American QSR concept enters the UK as part of an agreement with Azzurri Group, MCA examines what will make the Nashville-style hot chicken brand stand out from a competitive crowd
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News
Wendy’s uses UK as foothold for growth in Europe
The QSR brand, which is on track to have 50 restaurants in the UK by the year end, has signed development agreements in the Republic of Ireland and Romania
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News
SSP grows UK sales by 12%
The business said the positive performance in Q3 reflects good passenger numbers in the air sector and a lower incidence of rail industrial action compared to 2023
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Interviews
Wingers sees untapped potential in Scotland
The Midlands-based chicken wing franchise acknowledges travel hubs as an opportunity to spread brand awareness after opening at Birmingham International
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Interviews
Marugame Udon: ‘The foundations are in place’
Outgoing CEO Keith Bird speaks to MCA about setting up the brand for growth, as Capdesia exits its investment and parent company Toridoll takes full control
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News
Wetherspoons reports record sales figures
A recovery in sales and profits has continued in the current financial year, with sales per pub approximately 21% higher than pre-pandemic levels, chairman Tim Martin said
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Interviews
The Devonshire: ‘None of it is defensible from a spreadsheet point of view’
Co-founders Charlie Carroll and Oisin Rogers share the story behind their extraordinary runaway success pub opening The Devonshire, at MCA’s Pub Conference
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News
Krispy Kreme continues to expand UK presence
The doughnut business plans to open more shops in quality, high profile locations in 2024, and invest further in digitally enhanced cabinets
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Analysis & Insight
Cool weather in June dulls consumer spending
Although economic conditions may slowly be improving, many remain reluctant to take the brakes off their spending, according to the British Retail Consortium
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Interviews
Loungers’ Nick Collins on reaching new heights
The CEO speaks to MCA about targeting 665 sites and beyond, a Scottish debut further down the line, and nurturing the Cosy Club and Brightside brands
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News
Paul rolls out Le Café rebrand
Paul will move its St Pancras store to the more coffee-focused format, with plans for a further store rebrand in 2024
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Analysis & Insight
Brand identity & storytelling: the building blocks for hospitality success
Claire Siderfin, UK creative director of branding at Harrison, considers how hospitality brands can intertwine their heritage and storytelling to create a strong identity and ongoing strategy
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News
Azzurri Group to bring Dave’s Hot Chicken to UK
The group plans to open 60 units of the California-based concept in the UK and Ireland, with the first to open in London by Q1 2025
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Portobello Pub Co appoints new CFO
Mayuri Vachhani, formerly of Tasty, joins the 27-strong pub and bar operator as it targets further growth opportunities following the Darwin & Wallace acquisition