All articles by Hannah Currie – Page 30
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Interviews
Banana Tree: ‘There’s potential to grow the brand significantly’
The Big Table Group brand is on track to double its estate in less than a year and is exploring expansion outside the Southeast, MD Anne Chow tells MCA
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Interviews
Burger & Sauce keen to break into London
The Midlands-based fresh burger chain is confident in its “proven business model” when it comes to expansion in the capital, and will target future franchise openings across the UK’s major cities.
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News
Fuller’s: Pub closures will increase tenfold without business rates relief
Pub and restaurant closures will continue to rise without business rates relief, says Simon Emeny, chief executive of Fuller’s
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Interviews
Champagne + Fromage enters next phase of expansion
The bistro concept is harnessing strategic partnerships to increase brand awareness before it kicks off expansion through franchising, founder Stefano Frigerio tells MCA
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News
Autumn Statement a ‘make or break’ moment for nation’s pubs
The chancellor should cut duty on beer and cider, help with business rates and deliver a fair deal on energy to savegaurd the nation’s pubs, according to CAMRA
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News
Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Wingstop, Cosy Club, Oakberry, Six By Nico and more
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Interviews
Longboys: ‘There’s definitely more scope to grow’
The premium doughnut concept is targeting larger scale formats where it can capitalise on multiple day parts, as it looks towards two central London site openings, says founder Graham Hornigold
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Analysis & Insight
Party Dining: How late-night restaurants are supplanting clubs
As premium restaurants amp up the volume and theatrics with DJs and live entertainment, MCA explores how the fast-evolving space will push boundaries and become “more and more bold”
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News
Business rates hike ‘might be last straw’
Bills will rise by a total of £1.74bn next April to around £27.74bn unless the government steps in and intervenes, according to Colliers
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Event News
PizzaExpress, Wagamama and Big Mamma join Restaurant Conference
PizzaExpress CEO Paula Mackenzie, Wagamama CEO Thomas Heier and Big Mamma Group co-founder Victor Lugger will discuss the evolution of the iconic brands, how they are nurturing people and culture, and the growth potential of their businesses
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News
Just Eat sees ‘strong momentum’ in UK
Gross transaction growth in Northern Europe and UK and Ireland increased in Q3, to +6% and +4% respectively
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News
Comptoir financial director to step down
Michael Toon will step down as financial director after three years at the Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurant operator
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Analysis & Insight
No-shows double in a year
Research from Zonal and CGA by NIQ shows that 12% of consumers are not honouring their reservations or informing venues in advance that they need to cancel.
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Analysis & Insight
Hospitality businesses see 5.9% sales growth
Managed restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved 12 consecutive months of year-on-year sales growth in September, according to CGA
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News
Staff shortages remain ‘significant challenge’
Vacancies in accommodation and food service have increased to 121,000, after five months of consecutive decreases
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News
Paulo de Tarso joins LSL Capital
Paulo De Tarso has been appointed as head of hospitality at the London-based luxury restaurant group, and will work across the KOYN, Jamavar, Bombay Bustle, MiMi Mei Fair and Socca brands.
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News
Rick Stein increases turnover in 'challenging year'
The Cornwall-based restaurant business reported turnover of £12.5m in the year to January 2023, compared to £11.7m the previous year
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News
Oodles accelerates Scottish expansion
The Asian fusion QSR brand has several locations planned in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and continues to build a strong pipeline while in the process of openings its first overseas location in Dubai
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Interviews
Bowland Inns seeking ‘high turnover’ businesses
The pub, hotel and wedding venue operator will focus on acquiring large scale sites going forward, as part of its ambition to double the size of the business in the next five years
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News
Pizza Hut Europe losses widen
The Yum! operated business reported a loss after tax of $126.1m (£103.7m) for the year ending 31 December 2022, widening from $12.6m (£10.3m) the previous year.