All Hawksmoor articles
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Interviews
Hawksmoor on the success of its ‘journey to regular’ scheme
The ‘invisible’ approach to loyalty led to an immediate positive impact on NPS scores, repeat visits, and multi-surface usage, CMO Emma King told MCA’s Hostech
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Analysis & Insight
Destination dining: the curated developments offering quality, variety and experiences
MCA explores how destination developments have become a jewel in the crown of operator estates at a time when hospitality can no longer rely on a steady stream of footfall - and the key drivers to keep consumers coming back in the face of declining frequency and traffic
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News
Hawksmoor to double rate of expansion under new owners
The majority of this focus will be on America, though there could also be more UK restaurants if the right opportunities arise, according to CEO Will Beckett
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News
In pictures: Hawksmoor Chicago
Hawksmoor has unveiled the renovation behind its latest opening on 27 June at the former LaSalle Street Cable Car Powerhouse in Chicago
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Hawksmoor explores potential sale
As the steak restaurant group looks to grow internationally, investment bank Stephens has been hired to run a sales process and is speaking to potential buyers in a deal that could value the business at £100m
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Hawksmoor unveils new Chicago restaurant
The opening this week is a key step in the steak restaurant group’s international expansion plans, as it remains on target to clear £100m in sales this year
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Interviews
Hawksmoor focuses expansion efforts on US
Founder and CEO Will Beckett said the steak restaurant group, which will open in Chicago this year, could ‘probably have a few more’ in the UK but is conscious of saturation
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News
Hawksmoor delivers record turnover in 2023
The restaurant operator continues to eye international expansion, with a second US site lined up in Chicago for later this year.
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Interviews
Hawksmoor’s Rising Star is ‘constantly ready to reinvent’
During her ten-year tenure at the steakhouse group, Louisa Richards has been critical player in setting the tone for culture and standards at new openings in London and beyond, CEO Will Beckett explains
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News
Larger chains report rebound this festive season
Smaller operators are braced for a difficult new year while bigger chains, such as Rare Restaurants and Hawksmoor, have seen bookings up by as much as 30%
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News
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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Interviews
Hawksmoor: ‘We want to make sure we trade our socks off’
The steak restaurant group has seen both covers and spend in growth this year - with 8,600 steaks sold as a result of its £15 deal - and is actively looking at the US for further expansion opportunities, CEO Will Beckett tells MCA
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News
Hawksmoor announces £15 deal on strike days
The steak restaurant group will offer £15 steak and frites to encourage customers to visit venues during the upcoming rail and tube strikes
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Analysis & Insight
Cracking down on carbon claims
From greenwashing to greenhushing, could increased scrutiny of carbon claims halt progress on sustainability in the sector and how can businesses avoid falling foul of the rules? MCA explores the issue
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Interviews
Hawksmoor: ‘Being sustainable is both a responsibility and an opportunity’
In the first of a series of articles profiling the finalists in the Sustainability category, sponsored by Pernod Ricard, at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, MCA speaks to Hawksmoor about the importance of doing the right thing
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Interviews
Hawksmoor: ‘A bit of boring predictability wouldn’t go amiss’
The steakhouse restaurant group will look to follow up its New York City site with a second American outpost in 2024
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News
Hawksmoor sees strong sales momentum return
The restaurant group recorded an increase in turnover of 74% to £35.7m for the year to 31 December 2021 but a loss of £2.3m, despite strong trading
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News
Hawksmoor in early stages of being put up for sale, according to Daily Mail City sources
Steak restaurant business Hawksmoor is in the early stages of being put up for sale, the Daily Mail City reports
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News
Operators take individual approaches in paying tribute to HM the Queen
Operators across the sector have taken markedly different approaches to paying tribute to the Queen on the day of her funeral
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News
Hawksmoor achieves B Corp status
The steakhouse group joins a very small number of hospitality businesses in the UK to achieve the status, which include BrewDog and Big Mamma Group