All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 11
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NewsSSP sees ‘significant rebound’ in travel sector
In the UK, sales are back to around 82% of pre Covid-19 levels, with the air sector boosted by strong leisure demand, and the rail business helped by the return of commuters in increasing numbers
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NewsTRG sees robust trading at Wagamama and Pubs
The group believes the performance and recovery at Concessions will offset the impact of inflationary pressures
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Analysis & InsightTortilla on a roll with deal for Chilango
MCA examines the background to Tortilla’s £2.75m acquisition of the rival Mexican chain, and how the move is a step towards it consolidating the fast-casual burrito market
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NewsChilango acquired for £2.75m
Tortilla intends to retain and continue to operate the Chilango brand at certain locations and via delivery in a number of Tortilla sites
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InterviewsMarston’s: Pubs still great value for money
CEO Andrew Andrea tells MCA why the pub company is ditching its Two for One format and revamping its food menus after receiving poor feedback from customers
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NewsOutgoing Dardis toasts strong Young’s results
The premium managed pub operator is “firmly back in business” with profit before tax of £41.8m
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InterviewsPopeyes: ‘We made a decision to show up big’
In his first interview, UK CEO Tom Crowley talks to MCA about Popeyes’ ambitious rollout plans, and how viral marketing is bolstering an already high level of brand awareness
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NewsC&C sells stake in Admiral Taverns
The Bulmers supplier disposed of its minority interest in the pub company for £55m to Proprium Capital Partners
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InterviewsMcDonald’s futureproofs business for omnichannel world
Chief operations officer Gareth Pearson tells MCA how its £250m restaurant remodelling programme comes in response to the business changing shape significantly
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NewsMcDonald’s invests £250m in restaurant remodelling
The Convenience of the Future upgrade programme will see McDonald’s UK&I shake up the way its restaurants operate to reflect the multiple ways customers order
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NewsPopeyes Stratford breaks sales records
The brand’s UK debut at Westfield is the top performing Popeyes store in the world in terms of sales, CEO Tom Crowley told MCA
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InterviewsRichard Caring ‘committed to continuously evolving’ Bill’s
The refreshed offering at Bill’s aims to connect its foundation under former greengrocer Bill Collison with an “experiential, contemporary twist”, COO Rebecca Tooth told MCA
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NewsButchies: ‘Delivery has been huge for us’
The buttermilk fried chicken concept has used delivery-only kitchens to expand across London, founder Garrett FitzGerald told MCA’s Hostech conference
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NewsTim Martin: ‘Oldies like me won’t stay in forever’
The Wetherspoon chairman told MCA sales growth at Lloyds was being driven by younger consumers less concerned about Covid
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NewsPret reveals next stage of Pret Perks
With a major marketing campaign planned, the scheme will introduce more enhanced personalisation, targeted promotion to add and retain subscribers, and deeper alignment with Pret’s brand values, MCA’s Hostech heard.
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NewsStonegate unveils new premium division
The Chapter Collection will focus on premium food-led pubs initially in London, with the Clerk & Well the first to open under the division
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NewsReef Technology: ‘We want people who are top of their game’
The virtual kitchen operator has launched hundreds of locations with YouTube influencers such as Sidemen and MrBeast, Hostech heard
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NewsWetherspoon faces ‘considerable pressure on costs’
The pub company reported like-for-like sales in Q3 were down 4%, though said sales were improving
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NewsBrewDog to ‘completely change how bars operate’
The “radically new business model” will see bar hourly staff benefit from a 50/50 profit share, while salaried staff will receive £120,000 worth of shares over four years
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Analysis & InsightMcDonald’s: Delivery at centre of new restaurants
McDonald’s is still learning how best to optimise delivery and is using technology to streamline the complexity of the sales channel, delivery director Daniel Smith told Hostech