All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 32
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InterviewsBlack Sheep Coffee trading ‘exceeding all expectations’
The coffee shop operator plans to double down on UK growth this year through franchising, while launching in the US and UAE this quarter, co-founder Gabriel Shohet tells MCA
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InterviewsPublicans brace for Dry January
Wetherspoon chairman Sir Tim Martin has said that Dry January is turning into a “minor cult,” while UKH CEO Kate Nicholls has encouraged people to support their local hospitality businesses
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NewsGong cha targets 300 sites in Middle East
The bubble tea concept has signed a master franchise agreement with Shahia Foods Group as the latest step in its international expansion strategy
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Analysis & InsightDecember sales up 11% year-on-year
Sales were up 14.2% in London, while areas outside London saw 10.5% year-on-year growth, according to data from S4labour
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NewsAmber Taverns reports strong festive trading
The wet-led pub operator, which is targeting an estate of 185 by the end of the year, has seen like-for-like sales up 20% over the holiday season
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InterviewsKarma Kitchen: ‘Corporate catering is booming’
The commercial kitchen operator has yet to see a slump in delivery, with demand for its central production units also growing, founders Eccie and Gini Newton tell MCA
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NewsWhitbread sells stake in Pure
The hotel group has exited the London-based food-to-go chain after buying a 49% stake in 2016, saying Pure is no longer a core part of its strategy
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee doubles turnover
The coffee shop chain, which operates more than 70 UK stores, reported turnover of £21.3m as it looks to drive both bricks-and-mortar and ecommerce expansion
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NewsJollibee to ‘significantly increase’ UK presence
The Filipino fried chicken chain has reported £17.9m in turnover for 2022, with plans to significantly grow its UK estate by 2028
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NewsSpaghetti House returns to profit
The London-based Italian restaurant group reported turnover of £9.8m in the year to march 2023, as well as a return to profit due to the increase in sales
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NewsJW Lees reports record turnover
Company revenue was £88m in the year to March 2023, with the pub operator and brewer back on track for future growth and new acquisitions
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NewsMission Mars concepts outperform market
The Albert’s Schloss operator reported strong growth across the group over the last two years, with Rudy’s Pizza delivering like-for-like growth of 24%
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NewsKFC UK&I reports 3% decline in turnover
The fried chicken giant reported £284.4m in turnover for 2022, attributing the decline to a strong comparative year combined with cost of living pressures
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NewsStonegate set to complete Apollo-backed refinancing
The private equity firm is reportedly nearing a deal to provide as much as £630m of debt, allowing the pub chain to pay down existing borrowings
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NewsMegan’s on track for record year
The London-based all-day restaurant group is on track to exceed £30m in annual revenue and £5m EBITDA, with four openings lined up for 2024
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NewsFulham Shore appoints Marcel Khan as CEO
Formerly of Nando’s, Five Guys, and Thunderbird Fried Chicken, Khan will lead the expansion of Franco Manca and The Real Greek in the UK and internationally
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NewsKFC calls out 'demonisation' of QSRs
Jenny Packwood, chief corporate affairs and sustainability officer, has denied claims the company is thwarting council efforts to stop fast food outlets opening near schools
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NewsImproved pay deal for workers who deliver to Greene King brewery
Members of the Unite union who deliver beer for the Greene King brewery have accepted a pay offer following industrial action
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NewsRecord turnover for Swingers amid global expansion
Turnover for global operations stood at £36.2 for the crazy golf concept’s four sites in the UK and US, with further sites soon to be added in Vegas and Dubai
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NewsETM Group reports strong like-for-like growth
The operator of The Aviary and The Botanist Sloane Square has reported turnover of £27.9m in the year to February 2023, underpinned by like-for-like sales growth of 16%