All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 26
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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
Oodles seeking franchise partners for Southern expansion
The c40-strong Indo-Chinese QSR concept is looking to build its presence in the South and Southwest as well as Scotland
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Interviews
You Me Sushi targeting 150 sites
The handmade sushi concept plans to grow to 40 sites this year, with a target of 150 over five years, head of franchise Tim Circus tells MCA
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News
UKHospitality: Proposed tipping code reflects ‘variety and complexity’ of sector
The proposed code of practice will enable businesses to reflect the circumstances in which they operate, according to the trade body
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News
Snowfox Group looks to franchise its 500-strong estate
The group recently opened its 500th UK kiosk across the Yo! Sushi and Panku brands, which have been trading in Tesco and Asda
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News
Delivery workers planning to strike every Friday
Thousands of delivery riders across Just Eat, Deliveroo, and Uber Eats are planning to strike from 5-10pm every Friday over pay, according to Metro News
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News
Danieli Group reports £10m turnover
The Northeast-based group, which operates The Muddler, YOLO, and Destination 1850 brands, said the STACK concept accounted for 31% of turnover until its exit from the group in December 2023
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News
The Vurger Co ceases trading
The vegan fast food concept is to shutter its three sites in Brighton, Manchester, and London, citing the ‘perfect storm’ of cost pressures affecting hospitality
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Interviews
Burger King: ‘It’s not just about throwing tech at customers’
The business is building a consistent digital strategy that works across its diverse estate, Tim Love, BKUK director of digital, told MCA’s Hostech
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News
Mary Brown’s Chicken makes UK debut
The QSR concept, which has c300 sites across Canada, opened in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, yesterday, and is on the lookout for franchise partners to expand across the UK
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News
Brasseria Family exceeds crowdfunding target
The all-day Italian restaurant operators have raised £1.18m from 52 investors to open a third Brasseria restaurant in South Kensington
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News
New operations director at Bella Italia
The Big Table Group has appointed Andy Felton, who joins from PizzaExpress, as operations director for Bella Italia
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News
RedCat Pub Company appoints head of people
Alice Barriball, formerly of Marston’s and Greene King, joins the Rooney Anand-led pub investment vehicle
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Interviews
Nightcap sees ‘lot of potential’ for Piano Works
The live entertainment concept, acquired by Nightcap in a deal announced yesterday, ‘sits nicely’ with the existing portfolio and can be expanded across the UK, CEO Sarah Willingham tells MCA
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News
Sticks’n’Sushi secures £22m loan from OakNorth
With the support of McWin and OakNorth Bank, the premium Japanese restaurant group will continue to open new restaurants across the UK
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News
Salt Bae restaurant reports cost-cutting initiatives
The Nusr-Et steakhouse in London’s Knightsbridge, which charges nearly £700 for its most expensive steak, is making efforts to cut costs due to soaring energy bills
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News
Nightcap acquires The Piano Works
Since November 2023, the Piano Works has had a successful residency within Nightcap’s Barrio Covent Garden venue, resulting in a significant uplift in revenues and adding an established, interactive live music entertainment concept to Nightcap’s portfolio
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News
MJMK to open second Mexican restaurant
The Casa do Frango operator will open a second restaurant, Fonda, in partnership with Santiago Lastra, the chef patron behind Michelin-starred venue Kol
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News
Ofcom rejects BrewDog complaint over BBC documentary
BrewDog claimed the documentary, broadcast in January 2022, unfairly presented allegations relating to personal misconduct by CEO James Watt and infringed on his right to privacy
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Analysis & Insight
Pizza Pilgrims: ‘It’s about delivering our vision with tech as the driver’
Finance director Sophie Gilchriest discussed the pizzeria group’s in-house business intelligence system at MCA’s Hostech, telling delegates how it leans into AI and drives happier teams