All articles by Shwetali Sapte
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NewsSoho House revenues increase 7%
The private members’ club group achieved $1.2bn in revenue in 2024, while opening its latest London location - Mews House - in Mayfair
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NewsButcombe Group managed pubs achieve biggest ever day of trade
The premium pub operator achieved 31% like-for-like sales growth on 30 March compared to Mother’s Day last year
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NewsRedCat Hospitality completes transitional year
The 95-strong operator behind Coaching Inn Group and RedCat Independent Pubs has achieved £129.8m turnover and laid the foundations for growth
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NewsSix by Nico curtails investment due to Budget
The 16-strong restaurant group opened six sites in FY24 and grew turnover to £36.2m, but said increased costs will hamper investment in new openings
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Analysis & InsightThe biggest brands in foodservice delivery
Greggs and PizzaExpress are among the brands forecast to see the largest growth in delivery turnover this year, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightHow premium pasta is redefining Italian dining
Emerging pasta specialists such as Noci, Bancone, and Lina Stores are shaking up the category with an offering that’s markedly progressed from mass-market Italian casual dining. MCA explores how a wave of fresh pasta concepts are looking to reshape the category
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee raises millions in fresh equity
The coffee shop chain, which operates more than 100 locations globally, has raised the funds through a combination of loan agreements
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NewsCheshire Cat, Laine, and Heartwood among winners at Publican Awards
The Coaching Inn Group and Craft Union were among the other winners at the event, hosted by presenter Claudia Winkleman in London last night
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Analysis & InsightHow hospitality can adapt to current market conditions
The Leisure and Hospitality sector team at Interpath recommends businesses tap into pricing strategies, premium offerings, customer loyalty, menu engineering, AI analytics, and more
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Analysis & InsightWeak growth in delivery and takeaway sales continues
Like-for-like sales in February were up by 1.7% on last year, according to CGA’s Hospitality at Home Tracker
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InterviewsEmilia’s Crafted Pasta sees ‘huge potential’ to keep growing
The premium pasta concept will continue opening sites in London, and is in the early stages of exploring outside investment
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NewsBusiness Property Relief changes ‘single out’ family businesses
The proposed removal of the death exemption shows “a complete lack of understanding” about investment, Thwaites chairman Richard Bailey
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Analysis & InsightUKHospitality outlines new recommendations for policymakers
The new Social Productivity Index reveals there is so much more to growth than just raw economics, according to CEO Kate Nicholls
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NewsStrong 2024 fuels growth at Red Engine
The team behind Flight Club made combined sales of £118.3m in 2024, and plans to take its global estate to 84 sites by the end of 2030
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Analysis & InsightChipotle on a two-pronged menu innovation approach
The Mexican-inspired chain will launch limited-time offers as well as more of its existing menu items from the US, Stephanie Perdue, VP of brand marketing, tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightUrban Pubs & Bars: ‘It’s about turning experiences into repeat visits’
The group’s SEO-driven approach has helped it maximise footfall during occasions, but it’s the little touches that help capture customer loyalty, according to sales & marketing director Andre Johnstone
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OpinionHow Ozempic is pushing eating out towards smaller, healthier portions
Weight-loss drugs have created a business case for introducing smaller portions and healthier menus. MCA explores how operators might respond
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InterviewsCUPP sees ‘huge potential’ in growing bubble tea market
The brand is developing its food offer and cafe experience in response to customer demand, brand director Angharad Jackson told MCA’s Food to Go conference
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InterviewsCaprinos Pizza achieves double-digit growth in Q1
Co-founder Khalil Rehman acknowledges the pizza market is crowded, but points to Caprinos’ strong like-for-like sales as evidence there’s still growth to go after
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NewsNorges Bank takes on 25% share in Shaftesbury Capital estate
The West End landlord has sold a 25% share to the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund for £570m, in a deal including landmarks like the Covent Garden Piazza