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All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 22
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NewsHawthorn like-for-likes at 98% of 2019
Hawthorn, the community pub company, has reported like-for-like volumes in its leased and tenanted estate are at 98% compared to the same period in 2019.
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NewsCaffè Carluccio’s can be ‘genuine challenger brand’
Boparan Restaurant Group believes there is scope to grow its adapted concept Caffè Carluccio’s to 500 sites over the next five years.
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NewsMarket Halls launches CVA
Market Halls, the London-based food market hall operator, has launched a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) proposal for four group entities.
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NewsCaffe Nero ‘cashflow positive for six months’
Caffè Nero has reported a sharp increase in sales over the past 13 weeks to close its financial year (31 May, 2021).
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NewsKitty Hawk and Lino enter administration
Wright & Bell Limited, the company that operates Kitty Hawk and Lino, has appointed Quantuma as administrators.
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NewsSessions rolls out delivery brands
Food hall incubator and accelerator business Sessions has rolled out early-stage food brands to some 35 locations since restrictions eased.
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NewsPat Val appoints CFO
Patisserie Valerie has promoted Jenni Hughes-Ward to group chief financial officer.
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NewsHawthorn appoints chairman
Hawthorn, the community pub company, has appointed Colin Rutherford as chairman.
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NewsOakman ‘ready for further growth’
The Oakman Group has reported an EBITDA loss for 2020 of £2.6m and a total loss of £13.9m.
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Analysis & InsightLumina Intelligence: Customers praised for positive attitude
Seven in ten operators (72%) have hailed customer attitudes as being good or very good since indoor reopening.
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NewsVariant guidance creates ‘particular challenges’ for hospitality
New guidance in areas facing increased levels of the Indian variant of Covid-19 is causing new challenges for hospitality business, who are facing queries and cancellations.
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NewsMcDonald’s announces executive moves
McDonald’s has appointed Gareth Pearson as chief operations officer for the UK & Ireland.
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NewsWingstop invests in UK franchise business
Wingstop the US-listed QSR concept, has announced a minority investment in the UK business, which is operated by Lemon Pepper Holdings (LPH).
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NewsRevolution Bars raises £21m
Revolution Bars Group has raised £21m after announcing plans to tap up shareholders for new funds.
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Analysis & InsightWorkforce begins bounce back
The jobs market is showing early signs of recovery, which suggests hospitality is building back its workforce.
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NewsM&B in ‘strong competitive position’
Mitchells & Butlers made a loss before tax of £200m in the half year to 10 April, with only 14 weeks of restricted trading permitted during the period.
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NewsMarston’s a ‘stronger, more focused’ business
Marston’s has posted an underlying loss before tax of £122m, for the half year to 3 April.
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InterviewsJollibee: No reason we can’t beat KFC in Europe
Jollibee was treated as something of a curiosity when it landed in the UK in Earl’s Court.
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Analysis & InsightOpening night: ‘All very calm, well behaved and respectful’
Having waited months to welcome customers back inside, for one operator, 17 May was just like a normal Monday.
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NewsRichoux brand sold to Naveen Handa
The Richoux brand and its intellectual property have been sold to Naveen Handa after it went into administration.