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mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser
How a new wave of food-to-go operators are preimmunising lunch By Phoebe Fraser2025-06-20T07:11:01.323 In the latest episode of MCA’s Takeaway podcast series, founders from Atis, The Salad Project, Sandwich Sandwich and Yolk share how they’ve built loyal followings with bold menus and transparent sourcing
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1 week ago | 
mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser
Openings of the week By Phoebe Fraser2025-06-20T07:11:00 MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Heartwood, Thunderbird, Rudy’s, Wagamama, Lucky Franks, ScandiKitchden, and more
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mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser
Two more operators revealed for Marylebone’s Loxton Walk By Phoebe Fraser2025-06-20T07:12:18.863 Melrose & Morgan and Matchado are set to open new cafés at Loxton Walk, a new mixed-use retail and leisure destination launching in Marylebone later this year
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mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser
Ole & Steen UK delivers double-digit EBITDA growth By Phoebe Fraser2025-06-18T08:44:00 For the year ending 31 December 2024, UK revenue rose to £36.6m, up from £34.8m in 2023. EBITDA reached £4.8m, with strong trading in Q4 driving +17% like-for-like sales growth
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1 week ago | 
mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser
HUŌ founder on new Belsize site and measured expansion By Phoebe Fraser2025-06-18T13:27:00 Co-owner Graham Rebak speaks to MCA as the Asian neighbourhood restaurant is set to open its second location this summer
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mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser
Wildfarmed on why Shake Shack partnership is just the beginning By Phoebe Fraser2025-06-18T07:58:00 Speaking to MCA, George Lamb reflects on the brand’s journey from a regenerative farming experiment on a depleted French maize field to supplying major retailers and restaurant groups across the UK
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1 week ago | 
mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser
Base Face founder on building a neighbourhood pizzeria collection By Phoebe Fraser2025-06-18T07:36:00 As he opens his third site in Richamond, founder Tim Thornton unpacks the brands’ mantra of ‘neighbourhood pizzeria, local ingredients, slow dough’
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1 week ago | 
mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser
May sales dip as wet weather dampens Bank Holiday trade By Phoebe Fraser2025-06-18T13:52:00 Britain’s leading managed hospitality groups recorded a 1.0% year-on-year decline in sales in May, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker
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1 week ago | 
mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser
Pub and bar sector shows optimism despite headwinds By Phoebe Fraser2025-06-18T07:37:00 According to new data from DesignMyNight, 74% of surveyed operators expressed confidence in their long-term trading prospects, with 36% stating their businesses are currently thriving
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1 week ago | 
mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser
Selfridges to launch private members’ club in bid to restore profits By Phoebe Fraser2025-06-18T14:52:00 The proposed space, named 40 Duke, will take over the fourth floor of the department store and include a bar, private dining room and terrace
