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Five Guys to Launch First UK Airport Restaurant at Heathrow Terminal 5 in 2025

2 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Shwetali Sapte

Five Guys has announced it will open its first UK airport location at Heathrow Terminal 5 later this year. The opening also marks the burger brand’s first site at a European airport. The 2,500 sq ft unit will be situated in a prime location on the upper level of Terminal 5 and is expected to seat approximately 90 covers, while offering a takeaway option for travellers.
Pret appoints José Cil as chairman

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Shwetali Sapte

Pret appoints José Cil as chairman By Shwetali Sapte2025-05-16T12:54:00 Cil most recently served as CEO of Restaurant Brands International and succeeds Konrad Meyer, who will continue as director
Gail’s to launch sustainable ice teas

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

Gail’s to launch sustainable ice teas By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-16T07:42:00 Gail’s head of coffee Jessica Worden told London Coffee Festival the brand is launching two new cold-brew iced teas infused with repurposed fruit pulp
Openings of the week

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

Openings of the week By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-16T07:45:29.937 MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Big Mamma, Cosy Club, WatchHouse, and more
Hostech 2025: Majestic CEO on unlocking growth with omnichannel insights

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

Hostech 2025: Majestic CEO on unlocking growth with omnichannel insights By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-16T07:45:44.820 At this year’s Hostech, exec chairman and CEO John Colley will unpack the brand’s evolving data strategy and recent acquisition of Vagabond wine bars
Westminster’s short-term alfresco licences ‘stifle Soho economy’

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

Westminster’s short-term alfresco licences ‘stifle Soho economy’ By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-15T06:57:00 Hospitality leaders have criticised Westminster City Council’s policy of granting short-term pavement licences, warning that it imposes unnecessary costs and red tape
Turtle Bay founder acquires stake back from Piper

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Georgi Gyton

Turtle Bay founder acquires stake back from Piper By Georgi Gyton2025-05-15T14:28:00 The private equity firm has sold its stake in the Caribbean restaurant and bar business back to founder Ajith Jayawickrema, with current chair Jane O’Riordan to step down following the transaction.
Pubs granted late-night extension for Women’s Euros final stages

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

Pubs granted late-night extension for Women’s Euros final stages By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-15T06:51:00 The decision to extend hours from the usual 11pm closing time to 1am was taken to mark the tournament as an event of “exceptional national significance”
March inflation increase adds to supply chain pressures for hospitality

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

March inflation increase adds to supply chain pressures for hospitality By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-15T06:10:00 Year-on-year inflation rose to +2.0% in March 2025, signalling persistent pressures in key categories despite overall relatively low levels of inflation
SSP signs deal to transform Southampton airport dining

3 weeks ago | mca-insight.com | Phoebe Fraser

SSP signs deal to transform Southampton airport dining By Phoebe Fraser2025-05-15T07:09:00 SSP will assume immediate operation of the existing landside and airside bars, with plans to redevelop both sites into modernised bar kitchen concepts