All articles by Hannah Currie – Page 38
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Over 30 pubs unlawfully demolished or converted, new figures show
Figures published by CAMRA show that over 30 pubs may have been demolished or converted without planning permission in the last six months.
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Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Insomnia Cookies, Sides, Brightside, and Emilia’s Crafted Pasta
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Chinese chain Heytea debuts in UK
The brand, which operates more than 1,000 sites in China, will open its first European site in London’s Chinatown
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UKH urges industry to back calls to Ofgem
UKHospitality is urging the sector to support its calls for Ofgem to implement the recommendations of its energy market review.
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Boparan expands presence in Spain with Lagardère
The group is opening its second Spanish site for Giraffe at Barcelona Airport, as part of a wider five-site franchise deal with Lagardère Travel Retail
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Popeyes set to make Scottish debut
The fried chicken brand will open a drive-thru just outside Glasgow at Barrhead Retail Park, marking the company’s 12th opening in the UK in 2023.
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Asma Khan: ‘It’s more than possible to hire a diverse team’
Hiring a diverse workforce is key to inspiring the next generation in hospitality, Darjeeling Express owner Asma Khan writes
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Tonkotsu: 'We’re never sitting still'
Maintaining steady growth with a sharp focus on delivering great quality food has been crucial for the restaurant brand, co-founder Emma Reynolds tells MCA.
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Arcade: 'There are exciting plans in the pipeline'
Food hall concept Arcade is focusing on its existing Centre Point and Battersea food halls but has some exciting plans in the pipeline, COO Cokey Sulkin tells MCA
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Summer spending boosts pub and bar sector
Bars, pubs and clubs have seen spending growth of 7.6% in July, while restaurants showed improvement but remain in decline, according to Barclays
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100 nightclubs lost in past year
Data indicates a 31% loss of nightclubs between June 2020 and June 2023, with a 12% decline in the last 12 months alone, according to the NTIA
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Top restaurant groups multiply profits by twelve
Top restaurant groups increased their profits to £241.8m in March 2023 compared to £19.9m in September 2022, according to research by UHY Hacker Young
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Opinion
Covid takeaway pint rules set to expire
Pandemic takeaway rules, which permit pubs with on-site alcohol licences to automatically offer takeaway drinks, are set to expire in September.
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Menu prices increase by +14.4%
Lumina Intelligence’s latest Menu Tracker notes that chain restaurants are adding more expensive dishes to menus to drive spend.
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Pub insolvency rate at decade high
223 pubs have entered insolvency in the second quarter of this year compared to 200 between January and March, according to Price Bailey.
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Interviews
San Carlo: We’re no longer fearful of going outside the UK
San Carlo Restaurant Group remains focused on growing an international business as it gears up to launch two more sites in Qatar, MD Marcello Distefano tells MCA
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Pubs boosted by record June weather
Pubs and bars saw their channel share rise +2.9ppts as drink-only occasions increased by +7.1ppts in the four weeks to July 9 2023
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Hospitality particularly exposed to interest rate hike
The Bank of England have announced an increase in interest rates to 5.25%, the highest figure since April 2008.
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Interviews
Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Grays and Feather, Yummy Pubs and Tonkotsu.
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News
Dhara Stead joins Pure as finance director
The former head of commercial finance at Prezzo has been appointed finance director at the London-based food to go chain