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All articles by Shwetali Sapte
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InterviewsRestaurateur Harneet Baweja introduces new consolidated group
The Harneet Baweja Company encompasses Gunpowder, Empire Empire, and new bakery concept Moi et Toi, which seeks to open its first standalone locations in the coming months
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Analysis & InsightCasual dining records festive decline
New data from HDI shows casual dining stood out as the only sector to record a dip, while other parts of the market saw an improved performance
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InterviewsNoodle & Beer on the lookout for further opportunities
The Sichuanese restaurant concept is opening its second site in London’s Chinatown, and is looking for more high traffic locations
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InterviewsGreggs: ‘The Budget won’t slow our expansion plans’
CEO Roisin Currie says the bakery chain’s ambitious growth targets won’t be curtailed by higher employment costs, while it aims maintain its value leadership and keep price rises to a minimum
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NewsArc Inspirations toasts record festive trading
Sales at the bar group grew 10.8% over the five-week festive period, while the business recorded its highest ever sales week in December, with total sales of £2m
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Groucho Club CEO to step down
Elli Jafari, the first female CEO of the Artfarm-owned private members’ club, will be replaced by Simon Cooke after 10 months in the role
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NewsHarry Ramsden’s seeks franchisees for German expansion
Following a successful overseas debut in Malaysia, the fish and chips specialist is looking to expand the brand further
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NewsGreggs surpasses £2bn sales
Total sales in FY24 up 11.3% on the previous year and like-for-likes up 5.5%, although the retailer reported a more subdued consumer backdrop in the second half
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Analysis & InsightVeganuary pivots to a quality-first focus
New plant-based offerings adopt competing trends such as January health kicks and comforting winter indulgence, while serving up both veg-first dishes and plant-based meat substitutes
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NewsGDK sales surpass £160m
Parent company Hero Brands said the kebab chain will continue to expand globally, while fried chicken concept Sides will roll out 200 UK sites over the next decade
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NewsJKS Restaurants achieves £73m turnover
The multi-brand group, which operates c25 restaurants across the UK and Middle East, has continued to introduce new concepts while expanding existing ones
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NewsThe Alchemist celebrates record year
The bar group’s sales surpassed £60m for the first time, bolstered by its first overseas outpost in Berlin, with plans to step up international expansion this year
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NewsNando’s to reveal refreshed vision
The group will focus on amplifying its commercial performance through social and economic inclusion, community, planet, and partnering with purpose, according to CEO Mark Standish
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NewsWendy’s appoints operations director
Adie Twining, previously of McDonald’s and Ben’s Cookies, will serve as director for UK & EU operations as the QSR chain continues to grow
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InterviewsSir Tim Martin: ‘Difficult conditions will always create opportunities’
Writing for The Times, the Wetherspoon founder and chairman said the main challenge this year is still tax equality with supermarkets
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Analysis & InsightHealth and treatonomics emerge as mega-trends
Health-led trends continue to expand their influence on menus, albeit customers continue to prioritise treats and experiences, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsState of Play delivers strong growth
The experiential operator of Hijingo, Bounce, and Flight Club North America achieved a 33% jump in group revenue to £47m, with the UK contributing £15m
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InterviewsB Bagel looks to reach the 20-site mark
The bagel concept is planning to open three or four sites per year, with a focus on high footfall, high street locations, founder Yoav Baumgarten tells MCA
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NewsEataly sees losses widen
The Italian food hall operator, which runs a single site in London’s Bishopsgate, surpassed £26m in turnover but suffered from a rise in energy costs
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NewsGravity reports loss as it continues to scale
Openings in Liverpool One, Warrington, and Westfield Stratford offered additional revenue for the leisure and activity park operator, albeit it reported a loss of £13.4m