All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 37
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InterviewsD&D London: ‘If you get it right, you’ll survive and thrive’
Chief advancement officer Simon Wilkinson speaks to MCA about enhancing the existing estate, returning to the expansion trail, and taking the bar and restaurant group back to its heights
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InterviewsWetherspoon: ‘The older generation is back’
The pub operator, which reported like-for-like growth of 9.5%, expects a pattern of improved trading to continue, chairman Tim Martin tells MCA
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NewsKing’s Speech criticised for lack of support
UKHospitality continues to campaign for extended business rates relief, while CAMRA said the agenda ignored pubs
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NewsPatisserie Valerie fraud trial set for 2026
Four former employees will face trial in March 2026, some eight years after the accounting crisis that caused the collapse of the chain in 2019
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Analysis & InsightPub spend stays up through October
Card spending on pubs, bars, and clubs rose 5.9% year-on-year in October, boosted by the Rugby World Cup, while restaurants were down 10.3%
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NewsRevolution sees nationwide scope to expand Peach Pubs
The group is focusing on premiumisation, optimising outdoor spaces, and marginal gains on sales, according to CEO Rob Pitcher
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NewsDigital evolution drives higher spend for Burger King
Burger King UK has seen both net restaurant and comparable sales growth in Q3 2023, with completed remodels driving uplifts and returns ahead of expectations in key markets, according to Restaurant Brands International chief executive Josh Kobza
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Analysis & InsightPush for business rates support ahead of Autumn Statement
More than half of hospitality businesses will cut investment and staffing levels without business rates support, according to a new survey
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NewsPizzaExpress owners may make rival bid, TRG says
The Restaurant Group has said it will ‘carefully consider’ a rival bid, which may result in a bidding war between Apollo and PizzaExpress owners Wheel Topco
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NewsStarbucks reports £30bn sales
Comparable same-store sales in the UK were “well above” historical averages in 2023, driven by higher profitability and productivity store formats, and elevated digital experiences
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NewsWendy’s pushes ahead with UK expansion
The QSR brand has added a new franchisee to the UK market, while its three existing franchisees have increased their development agreements, highlighting their “confidence in the long-term trajectory of the brand”
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NewsWhitbread appoints new non-exec
Shelley Roberts, currently group chief commercial officer at Compass Group, will join the Beefeater operator as non-executive director
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NewsChopstix reports sales uplift for converted Chozen sites
Chopstix reported “exceptional results” for the Chozen Noodle sites it has converted to its core brand, with a close to 50% sales uplift post-conversion
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NewsYum! Brands sees strong Q3 momentum
KFC sales across Europe saw year-on-year growth of 13% in the quarter ending 30 September 2023, with the period also seeing record digital sales
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NewsDelivery and drive-thrus drive growth for McDonald’s UK
Despite its high street estate impacted by declining footfall, the fast food giant said like-for-like growth has been driven by other channels
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NewsBuns from home strengthens senior team
The 12-strong London bakery has appointed John Brooks as operations director as it prepares for further expansion
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NewsNew CFO at BrewDog
BrewDog has appointed James Taylor as its new chief financial officer, as Niall McCallum steps down
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NewsEG Group completes £2bn sale to Asda
The group has completed the sale of the majority of its UK & Ireland fuel, foodservice, grocery, and merchandise business to Asda and further announced a $500m Term Loan B add-on
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NewsReal Brewing Pub Company enters administration
The pub company arm of Derby Brewing Company has entered administration, but will continue to operate two of its sites under a new, smaller pub company
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NewsMcDonald’s: Saver menu drives market share
Accessibly priced combos have driven share in core day parts, while the McCrispy chicken continues to be highly popular in the UK, according to CEO Chris Kempczinski