James Hacon commentary featured by FoodNavigator Europe

In an August 18, 2025 article for FoodNavigator Europe, James Hacon, Founder and Managing Partner at Think Hospitality Group, is featured commenting on the growing trend of restaurant brands crossing into the grocery sphere. He notes, “Restaurant brands are increasingly ripping up the rule book of just delivering traditional hospitality in‑venue”, emphasizing that these brands are now “thinking much more holistically about the commercial opportunity to stretch their brands.” Hacon adds that successful restaurant names “not only hold their own but can often compete fiercely, even at a premium price point,” revealing how formidable they have become in retail competition.