All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 70
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NewsScotland given grace period for Covid passports
Nightclub operators in Scotland have been given a two-week grace period to the introduction of vaccine passports, until 18 October, but there are warnings that challenges still remain.
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NewsFulham Shore sees trading surpass 2019 levels
Franco Manca and The Real Greek operator Fulham Shore has seen total revenues reach more than £39m for the half year to 26 September 2021, compared to £36m achieved in 2019.
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NewsComptoir believes long-term prospects look 'extremely positive’
The reduction in competition for premium sites is prompting Comptoir to expand its estate with new sites for its QSR brand Shawa as well as Comptoir Libanais
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NewsGail’s: ‘We’ve had a very successful 18 months’
Its strong neighbourhood presence and ability to adapt to new markets has seen Gail’s make the most of the opportunities that have come about from the pandemic, according to MD Marta Pogroszewska.
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Analysis & InsightConsumers prepared to spend more for experiences
With inflation on the up, and consumers still viewing pub menus as good value for money, operators should consider increasing their prices, sector leaders heard at a special Pub Conference roundtable.
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Analysis & InsightBrandwatch: Taco Bell
Since its re-entry into the UK market just over 10 years ago, Taco Bell has been steadily expanding across the UK. Georgi Gyton assess its progress and why it stands out from others in the QSR space.
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NewsCity Pub Group: ‘Thursday will be the new Friday’
The return to offices has led to a boost in City Pub Group’s London estate, but COO Toby Smith believes new working patterns will shift trade to different times of the week.
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NewsEG Group acquires portfolio of 52 KFC sites
EG Group has become the largest franchisee for the KFC brand in Western Europe, following the acquisition of 52 UK sites from Amsric Group.
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NewsOakman: ‘A lot of our growth will come from repurposed sites’
The challenges around acquiring large freehold pub sites in great market towns has led Oakman Inns to refocus its growth strategy.
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NewsTasty sees losses reduce as summer trade boosts balance sheet
Tasty said it now had “a viable platform” on which to build a successful business following support from creditors, landlords and government, as it reported a +33% uplift in revenue for the half year to 27 June 2021.
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NewsAzzurri: ‘Coco di Mama has become omnichannel’
Coco Di Mama has gone from being a central London bricks and mortar business to having a nationwide proposition, with licensing and franching opportunities in play. And it’s all down to the pandemic.
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NewsPatisserie Valerie auditor found to have ‘serious lack of competence’
Accountancy firm Grant Thornton has been fined more than £2.3m over numerous failings in the audits of Patisserie Valerie.
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NewsCity Pub Group: ‘We are back on the acquisition trail’
The group is open to repurposing venues as part of its plans to break the 100-site mark, with several new locations in the pipeline, including a cider brew pub in Bath.
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NewsInception Group: ‘We need to give people a reason to leave their sofas’
Late night venues need to offer an experience that cannot be replicated at home, Charlie Gilkes, co-founder of Inception Group has told MCA’s Pub Conference.
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NewsGovernment strikes CO2 deal to avoid food industry crisis
Production will restart at one of Britain’s biggest carbon dioxide producing plants after a deal was struck with government in order to avoid a food industry crisis.
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NewsNightclub definition will capture swatches of Scottish late-night venues
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s definition of a nightclub, in relation to the introduction of vaccine passports, will capture swatches of Scotland’s nighttime economy, UKHospitality Scotland has warned.
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NewsTen Entertainment sees most successful trading period in history
Ten Entertainment Group has said it has experienced like-for-like sales growth of 42% in the 11 weeks since 27 June, with footfall growth resulting in the group’s most successful trading period in its history.
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NewsUberEats: ‘Pubs are well positioned for changing delivery trends’
UberEats’ Sunjiv Shah says delivery has turned from a once in a while treat into habitual behaviour, with the market reaching a value of £11bn last year.
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NewsMark Crowther: ‘There is bundles of equity out there for pubs’
There are plenty of opportunities for growth and investment in the pub sector, with “bundles of equity” available, according to Mark Crowther, chairman and investor at both Portobello Brewery and Curious Brewery.
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NewsFamily brewers: ‘They have longevity and resilience in their DNA’
Family brewers’ ability to adapt, and their position in local communities, has held them in good stead during the pandemic, and will aid their recovery, according to Emma McClarkin, chief executive, British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).