All articles by Shwetali Sapte
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NewsPizzaExpress agrees refinancing
The casual dining group has agreed a fully consensual refinancing deal with over 97% of its existing bondholders, and reported like-for-like growth in Q1
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NewsUS restaurant industry braces for tariff impact
Higher food and packaging costs will be passed on from operators to consumers, according to the National Restaurant Association
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NewsHugh Osmond ups stake in Various Eateries
The sector investor has increased his stake in the Coppa Club and Noci operator, after the group reported 9% revenue growth in its most recent financial results
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NewsCarl’s Jr to make UK debut in Cardiff today
Brought to the UK by Boparan Restaurant Group, the American QSR chain is set to open at Cardiff’s St David’s shopping centre, serving burgers, tenders, and shakes
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NewsJoe & the Juice further strengthens board
The group has appointed Jenelle Tilling, former global CMO at KFC, as non-executive director, amid plans to more than double its estate to 1,000 stores
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Analysis & InsightInside Ole & Steen’s biggest ever seasonal menu refresh
The Danish bakery group is moving beyond its Nordic roots with global influences including chilli honey, za’atar, chimichurri, edamame and matcha
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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