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NewsEvolv Collection reports £151.6m revenue
The Martin Williams-led group describes the 15 months to December 2025 as a ‘transformative period’ that has led to ‘dramatically improved’ profitability
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NewsGreene King markets 10 freehold managed pubs
The pub and brewing group said the move forms part of its new estate strategy to set the business up for future growth
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NewsMcDonald’s Corporation: ‘We feel really confident we have strong leadership in the UK market now’
The fast food giant has said recent changes to its UK senior leadership team have been ‘instrumental’ to building confidence both internally with franchisees and externally with consumers
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NewsInflationary pressures hit margins at Pizza Union
The Bobby Hashemi-led Roman pizza bar brand has reported a drop in both turnover and profit in its 2025 financial results, following the closure of one of its London sites
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NewsWhitbread: ‘Our branded restaurants have faced material challenge’
The group has blamed the impact of inflation and tax rises, combined with lower financial returns, for its decision to exit its branded restaurants division
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NewsThe Evolv Collection further strengthens senior team
The Martin Williams-led group has named Gavin Gosnell as its new operations director, while Lara Bugle has been promoted to marketing director
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InterviewsPret CEO: ‘We’re doing everything in our control to mitigate costs and protect our customers’
Pano Christou says the impact of the US-Israel war with Iran is causing some cost volatility, but the group currently has no plans to raise prices. The food to go retailer launched its new spring menu today with a heavy focus on high-protein dishes
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NewsTube strikes knock hospitality revenue by 18%
Data from Harri shows pubs lost over half of their weekly takings during last week’s strikes with QSR outlets also significantly impacted
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NewsZero-hours ban risks ‘substantial damage’ to jobs
The government has has been urged to soften an element of its workers’ rights reforms, in a letter signed by UKHospitality, the British Retail Consortium, and the Food & Drink Federation
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InterviewsWren Pubs facing 'constant licensing battles’
The independent London pub group’s CEO, Jack Greenall, tells MCA that more needs to be done by both the government and local authorities to support expanding businesses like his
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Weekend PressLure of being a social media chef means youngsters forgoing classic training, Michelin star cook warns
Industry figures say going viral is no replacement for the classic route of apprenticeships and competition, The Guardian reports
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Weekend PressJamie Oliver condemns ministers for ‘battering’ businesses
The chef and restaurateur told Times Radio the tax system does not differentiate between big players and tiny firms and Britain will become less relevant in terms of entrepreneurship
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News‘Challenging economic environment’ hits EBITDA at Glendola Leisure
Cost pressures including high interest rates and inflation contributed to a 15.7% decrease in adjusted EBITDA in the family-owned hospitality operator’s latest financial results
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InterviewsMcDonald’s UK CEO: ‘If you know how a McDonald’s runs, you can understand any business’
Lauren Schultz explains how McDonald’s UK is looking to tap up young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs) for its new work experience programme
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InterviewsMcDonald’s UK CEO: ‘Momentum is on our side’
Lauren Schultz tells MCA the UK business has continued to perform well into the new year following strong Q4 results and has ‘turned a corner’ in its safeguarding of staff
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NewsTube strikes to deliver ‘devastating’ impact to sector in London
Pubs and bars could see a drop in sales by as much as 40% this week, as a series of Tube strikes kick off tomorrow
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Analysis & Insight‘Burdensome tax regime’ and ‘subdued consumer demand’ push up insolvencies
The latest government figures show accommodation and food services insolvencies jumped 22% month-on-month between January and February this year
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Weekend Press‘They’re not listening’: Pub boss blasts government over tax hikes
Jonathan Lawson, chief executive of Butcombe Group, accused ministers of ignoring business, making it harder for the company to invest
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NewsHalf of Franco Manca closures to be based in London
MCA understands eight of the 16 restaurants earmarked for closure are in the capital with the rest spread across the UK covering sites in Glasgow, Hove and Plymouth, amongst others.
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NewsFranco Manca to close 16 sites under CVA
Fulham Shore CEO Marcel Khan says the process will see ‘a minority proportion of restaurants closing where they are no longer sustainable in this cost environment’