All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 28
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InterviewsJW Lees: ‘Our brands are well positioned’
The brewer and pub operator is well placed to take advantage as confidence returns to the marketplace, MD William Lees-Jones tells MCA
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NewsKrispy Kreme sells majority stake in Insomnia Cookies
Verlinvest and Minstral Equity Partners have taken majority ownership as the dessert concept looks to continue expanding in the UK
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NewsSector questions PCA ability to enforce code
Attendees at the annual Tied Tenants Survey event questioned why some tenants fall within and others outside the Pubs Code Adjudicator’s remit
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Analysis & InsightThe rise and fall of Pret’s coffee subscription
From students to bankers, Pret loyalists to more fickle coffee drinkers, Pret’s innovative original coffee subscription offered real value for money. Now the end of the five drinks a day deal marks a significant downgrade to the offer
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Analysis & InsightFinancial distress rises among hospitality businesses
Financial distress rose particularly rapidly in the hotels and accommodation sector (+20.1%) and bars and restaurants (+12.2%) in Q2
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NewsSecond Cup seeks to revive UK estate
The Canadian coffee chain, which used to operate 11 sites in the UK, is seeking a master franchise partner to rebuild its presence
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NewsMorgan Davies joins The Padel Group
The Barburrito founder has been appointed as a non-executive director as the Cheshire-based group looks to expand further into padel courts
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NewsJW Lees reports another record year
The brewer and pub operator has announced revenues of £96.8m, with a view to invest in its existing estate while proactively seeking new opportunities
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NewsRoadchef returns to profit
The motorway services operator is looking to increase the diversity of its offer and has expanded its partnership with Coco di Mama, while opening new McDonald’s drive-thrus
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NewsMarston’s tops PCA survey for second consecutive year
Tenants were the most satisfied with their relationship with Marston’s, Admiral, and Greene King, whereas Stonegate tenants were the least satisfied
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InterviewsClive Watson on how to win in pubs
Speaking at MCA’s Pub Conference, the entrepreneur discusses how the sector has changed over his 34-year career, his most recent triumph with City Pub Company, and his advice for up-and-coming operators looking to make it big
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NewsGreggs unveils plans for new distribution centre
The initiative is part of Greggs’ strategic growth plan, which set out ambitious expansion targets requiring investment in supply chain capacity
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NewsWetherspoon hits back against TUC claims
Chairman Tim Martin defended the company against allegations of ’low-paid, insecure’ employment from Trades Union Congress chief Paul Nowak
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NewsBrewhouse & Kitchen prepares for further growth
The brewpub operator has completed a rights issue to fund its next stage of growth, and reported £16.7m in turnover for FY23 despite ‘mixed progress’ during the year
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NewsAuntie Anne’s makes progress towards 100-site target
The pretzel specialist announced two new openings and two remodels, part of plans to open 100 new sites across the UK and Ireland
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InterviewsPopeyes’ Tom Crowley on building a legacy
The Lousiana-born brand may be under three years into its UK journey, but CEO Tom Crowley speaks to MCA about weaving it into a new country and culture while staying true to its New Orleans roots
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NewsNew FD at Black Sheep Coffee
Thomas Colebourn joins the coffee shop operator as it looks to enter the drive-thru market following the recent opening of its 100th site
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NewsSpaghetti House reports ‘difficult’ year
The group achieved £10m turnover in the year to 31 March 2024 but achieved its best ever gross profit margin of 77%
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NewsPizza Hut undergoes brand reset
The chain has launched a new Handcrafted range with sourdough-style bases and new toppings, designed to appeal to a new generation of customers
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InterviewsZia Lucia: ‘We’re here to build an international brand’
Co-founder Gianluca D’Angelo speaks to MCA about going for the 100-site mark and innovating all the way, with an Aperol-infused dough set to be introduced