All articles by Hannah Currie – Page 27
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News
Rise in minimum wage could push businesses ‘over the edge’
Alex Reilley, chairman of Loungers, said that without targeted tax cuts, an increase in National Living Wage could be ”the death knell” for small businesses
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Interviews
Rosa’s Thai: ‘We want to stay true to the Thai experience’
Discussing the transformative effects of tech innovation, CEO Gavin Adair told MCA’s Restaurant Conference that he is equally keen to retain an authentic Thai experience
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Interviews
Nearly half of hospitality leaders positive about future of industry
49% of industry leaders feel confident about the hospitality market over the next 12 months, according to CGA and Fourth
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Interviews
Rudy’s Pizza: ‘The next focus is London’
The Neapolitan pizza concept will aim to add another four or five sites to its London estate next year, according to MD Neal Bates.
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Interviews
Sessions: ‘Speed is our USP’
Director of food and beverage Olivia Reid told MCA’s Restaurant Conference that rotating quickly to adapt to consumer trends is intergral when it comes to scouting new brands and leveraging existing operators
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Interviews
Loungers staying ‘agile’ through menu innovation
As the all-day operator continues to accelerate its site-roll out plan, head of food Caine Langford says Loungers is staying agile by maintaining menu consistency and harnessing trial periods to delve into consumer feedback.
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Analysis & Insight
Delivery and takeaway sees fifth month of growth
The channel now accounts for just under 15p in every pound spent by consumers in restaurants
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Interviews
Creams: ‘We have a lot of ambition to grow internationally’
The 100-strong dessert cafe brand has ambitions to grow nationally, as well as abroad, and is in the process of identifying further strategic partnerships, CEO Everett Fieldgate tells MCA
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Interviews
Jane O’Riordan: ‘Being part of growing businesses is fantastic’
During a fireside chat at MCA’s Restaurant Conference, the Turtle Bay, Red Engine and Caravan chair spoke about the individual strengths of each brand, how hospitality should be adopting tech innovation, and nurturing real talent in the sector
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News
PizzaExpress launches on Just Eat for Business
The Italian casual dining chain is the latest restaurant partner on the corporate delivery platform, joining Pasta Evangelists, Wahaca and Yo! Sushi.
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Fresh train strikes will ‘devastate’ festive trading
UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls has urged that a planned programme of walkouts between December 2 and 8, will cost the hospitality sector up to £800 million.
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Hawksmoor drives turnover with strong recovery
Revenue rebounded strongly in 2022 for the steakhouse group, with turnover up 107% to £73.9m, attributed to both maturing restaurant growth and new openings
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Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Tortilla, The Halal Guys, Wingers, Wingstop UK, and more
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Starbucks opens biggest UK store in recent years
The new, large-scale site on Princes Street, Edinburgh is a step towards the coffee chain’s target to open 100 new stores in the UK this financial year
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Pret continues international expansion with first Spanish outpost
Ibersol Group is supporting Pret in its plans to build a presence in major cities and strategic commercial hubs across Spain and Portugal, with long-term plans for 70 shops.
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Freezing rates will be ‘lifeline’ for a sector
Action on business rates at the Autumn Statement is critical, a coalition of leading hospitality, retail and leisure organisations has urged.
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Casa do Frango: We will continue to strive for expansion
Co-founder Marco Mendes told MCA’s Restaurant Conference that the London-based concept sees opportunity to bring Portuguese food to British tastebuds, in a more elevated dining space
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Analysis & Insight
December reservations up over 40% on last year
Despite the cost-of-living-crisis, the crucial festive season is looking positive for the hospitality sector according to Zonal
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News
Rick Stein: Diners now expect higher standards
The chef and restaurateur, who opened his first venture in 1975, says consumers today have become more discerning about how their food is cooked
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Hospitality inflation down to 7.6%
Inflation has eased to 7.6% in the restaurant and hotel sector in October 2023, down from 8.6% in September and a peak of 12.1% in February