All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 2
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NewsGreene King appoints new group marketing director
Kevin Hydes joins the pub operator and brewer after stepping down as chief commercial officer at Tim Hortons in August
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Analysis & InsightQuality overtakes value as top consumer demand
The quality of ingredients used in dishes is one of the leading consumer demands indicating a shift in priorities, according to the latest insight from Lumina Intelligence.
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NewsHaché Burger poised to appoint administrators
Haché Burger Connoisseurs Limited – led by Jamie Barber and Ed Standring – has filed a Notice of Intention to appoint administrators, with four of its sites having ceased trading
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InterviewsBrewhouse & Kitchen to launch Craft House concept
Four existing high street locations will be converted to the more traditional pub concept over the next six months, in a move away from its brewpub model, CEO Kris Gumbrell tells MCA
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InterviewsLack of data harmony is holding back agility
Azzurri Group developed common data model Openr in order to try and provide a single solution as operators struggle to manage massive data streams across multiple platforms, MCA’s Hostech heard
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NewsDöner Shack announces 150-site India franchise deal
The Berlin-inspired QSR brand has announced a franchise deal with FranGlobal, with 150 locations targeted over the next five years.
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NewsMore than 200 businesses sign letter to Chancellor
UKHospitality has written to Rachel Reeves to warn of the significant impact of the additional £3.4bn cost facing the hospitality sector from April, which includes closures and reduced investment
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NewsThe Revel Collective outlines new board structure
Jemima Bird and William Tuffy will not seek re-election as non-executive directors at the pub and bar group at the AGM on 3 December 2024, with an additional non-exec being sought
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NewsVarious Eateries sees dip in like-for-likes
The Coppa Club and Noci operator said group revenues were expected to be slightly ahead of market expectations, at £50.5m for the full year, despite a 1% decline in like-for-like sales
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Analysis & InsightLumina: ‘Promotional landscape is more competitive than ever’
With 35% of all restaurant occasions including a type of promotion, the ability to keep brands at the front of consumers’ mind is key, Lumina Intelligence’s Katie Gallagher tells MCA’s Restaurant Conference
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NewsWhitbread begins search for new chairman
Adam Crozier has been chairman of Whitbread since 2018 and is expected to step down at some point over the next 12 months
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NewsSector in “survival mode” after avalanche of Budget costs
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds was told that changes to employers National Insurance Contributions meant the tax bill for employing a part-time worker had increased by 73% and would result in business investment being cut
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NewsWetherspoon reports 5.6% rise in like-for-likes in Q1
Chairman Tim Martin warned of widespread price rises across the sector following the Budget, but said the business would make every attempt to stay as competitive as possible
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NewsDomino’s sees return to lfl growth in Q3
Total orders were up 3.5% to 17.4m versus last year, aided by a significant strengthening in delivery orders – up 6.6%, with like-for-like systems sales up 0.7% at the pizza group.
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NewsBrewDog appoints new chief retail officer
Former Côte Brasserie MD Lisa Buckley takes on the global role in January and will oversee BrewDog’s retail offering including its 120-plus bar and hotel estate.
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InterviewsRob Pitcher: ‘It’s a new era for the group’
The Revel Collective CEO has closed the door on a difficult period for the business following its restructure, but is positive about its future as a more well-balanced group and with a relaunch of Revolution on the horizon, he tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightFive Guys: ‘Continued investment in tech is improving the guest experience’
More streamlined delivery operations mean a better experience for restaurant customers and allows staff to focus on providing better hospitality, Rory Scallan, commercial director at Five Guys, told MCA’s Hostech
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Analysis & Insightitsu: ‘Revenue through our app is up 200% this year’
By tweaking the loyalty mechanic to make it more engaging to customers, the healthy Asian brand has seen a huge uplift in transactions via its app, chief customer officer Neil Miller told MCA’s Hostech conference
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Analysis & InsightLoyalty: ‘People expect an immediate reward’
The introduction of Tesco’s Clubcard membership pricing brought a ‘different level of thinking to the mass market’ and is likely to be something consumers come to expect outside retail, Hostech heard
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InterviewsSimmons: ‘The market is challenging but we are trading well’
The London-based bar group is to open its debut regional location in Manchester this week, and is capitalising on consumer demand for affordable nights out, CEO Nick Campbell tells MCA