All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 34
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Analysis & InsightFive key takeaways from the Hospitality Innovation Day
Multi-site operators such as Burger King UK, Wingstop, and Rosa’s Thai discussed opportunties and challenges in the market, including engaging Gen Z team members, experiential vs transactional service levels, and integrating tech suppliers. MCA was reporting at the inaugural accelerator event run by Jane O’Riordan as part of the Hospitality Sector Council
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NewsGreene King delivers growth across divisions
Greene King has reported a 9% increase in group revenue to £2,375m in 2023, as the pubco continues to invest in strengthening its brands and building a stronger, more sustainable business
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NewsRevolutions Bars rejects proposal from Nightcap
The group confirmed it had received a proposal on 17 May, which it concluded was incapable of being delivered due to material delivery risk
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NewsTory and Labour make pitches to hospitality sector
Hospitality minister Kevin Hollinrake MP and shadow minister for science Chi Onwurah MP seperately addressed business leaders about how they would support the sector in government
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InterviewsJoe & the Juice: ‘We’re far from saturation point in the UK’
The juice and food to go specialist is working towards a goal of growing its global estate to 1,000 stores in the next five years, and sees potential for 300-500 in the UK alone, CEO Thomas Nørøxe tells MCA.
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NewsShaftesbury Capital reports high footfall across West End
The landlord further reported strong retail and hospitality leasing demand across its portfolio, with 23 new brands introduced
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NewsRiders and shareholders to challenge Deliveroo over pay dispute
The Deliveroo board will face questions over low pay, poor working conditions, and job security during its AGM in London today
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NewsHospitality calls on government to unlock sector potential
Trade bodies have called on all parties to uphold political stability and acknowledge the strategic importance of the sector, ahead of the general election in July
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InterviewsComptoir Group: ‘The business is in a good place’
The business continues to focus on developing its Libanais and Shawa brands, now with the senior leadership team in place and all brands in growth, CEO Nick Ayerst tells MCA
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NewsSubway rolls out digital advancements across UK estate
The rollout follows a pilot in which restaurants saw an increase in sales, with an integrated digital experience including kiosks, digital menu boards, a new app and relaunched loyalty programme
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InterviewsP.F. Chang’s looks to 100 UK sites in long term
The US-founded Asian fusion concept will reopen its UK site in Leicester Square this month, with plans to open up to 20 restaurants over the next decade, Zaf Holdings CEO and master franchisee Arif Jivraj tells MCA
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NewsBig Table Group sees turnover surpass £223m
The operator of Las Iguanas, Bella Italia, Banana Tree, and Café Rouge has identified material growth opportunities for the 75 sites it acquired from The Restaurant Group last year, along with testing several conversions
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NewsRomy Miller joins Knoops as CMO
Previously of KellyDeli and Gail’s Bakery, Miller joins as chief marketing officer as the chocolate specialist looks to grow within the UK and internationally
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NewsBusaba to trial new wet-led concept
CEO Winston Matthews speaks to MCA about targeting younger consumers, expanding the restaurant brand across London, and taking the food offer “back to where it should be”
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NewsJoe & the Juice sees record revenue
The Danish-founded juice specialist reported a 42% rise in revenue to £276m, along with a 35% increase in same-store sales
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NewsGail’s expands partnership with Waitrose
The premium bakery chain will open its first ‘store within a store’ with a 280 sq ft counter at Waitrose Canary Wharf, offering breads, baked goods, and specialty coffee
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Analysis & InsightPoor weather dampens eating out spend
Despite the wettest February on record, restaurants saw an uptick as evening socialising required, with consumer confidence up year-on-year
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NewsLiberation Cocktails to launch bar offer
The specialist ready-to-drink cocktail brand is launching two new bar concepts, both featuring a range of premium cocktails on tap
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NewsPizza GoGo reports strong sales growth
The group, which operates more than 100 stores across the Southeast, reported sales growth of more than 10% for the year to May 2023
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NewsRoasting Plant appoints new CFO
The specialty coffee concept, which operates six sites across London, welcomes Derek Stewart as CFO as it looks to expand its footprint in the UK and abroad