All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 40
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NewsCaprice Holdings announces return to profit
The Richard Caring-led restaurant group has reported financial results for the year to 1 January 2023, with a 71% increase in turnover to £74m
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NewsBill’s Restaurants in ‘better long-term position’
The all-day dining chain reported turnover of £104m in the year to January 2023, as a result of the strategy to focus on its core profitable sites
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Analysis & InsightWetherspoon ‘well placed’ to navigate choppy waters
The 826-strong pubco is seeing a resurgence across multiple parts of its offer, including cocktails, wine, breakfast, and coffee, chairman Tim Martin tells MCA
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NewsFive Guys continues to see ‘strong growth prospects’ in UK
The burger chain has reported financial results for 2022, with revenue of £452m for its stores across the UK, France, Spain, and Germany
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NewsGreene King launches new supplier platform
Called Greene King Engage, the platform is intended to boost engagement with suppliers on ESG and to build collaboration in the wider sector to reach net zero
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NewsWetherspoon returns to pre-pandemic strength
The 826-strong pubco has reported revenue of £1,926m in FY23, beyond FY19 levels and driven by like-for-like growth across food, drink, and accommodation
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NewsBP sets ambitious growth targets for convenience business
BP is planning to invest between £7-9bn in convenience and EV charging in the next seven years, according to Jo Hayward, VP Convenience Retail, Europe
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NewsIn pictures: Bébé Bob
Bob Bob Ricard has launched its new casual restaurant in Soho, specialising in rotisserie chicken and representing a new direction for the group
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NewsJames Hart bids farewell to Harts Group
James Hart, chief design officer of the Harts Group, is to move on from his role to launch his own design company, Harts Creative
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NewsIvy Collection turnover surpasses £300m
The Richard Caring-backed restaurant chain has grown turnover by more than £100m in 2022, driven by expansion of the Ivy Asia brand
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NewsStonegate to raise new debt
Stonegate Group is working on options to raise new debt against 1,000 pubs, as plans to sell off the portfolio have so far been unsuccessful
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InterviewsUKHospitality reveals progress on workforce strategy
The trade body is engaging with the government on multiple issues, such as recent transport policy decisions, clarity on business rates, and the shortage occupation list, CEO Kate Nicholls tells MCA
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NewsKrispy Kreme to consider sale of Insomnia Cookies
Krispy Kreme is exploring strategic alternatives for late-night bakery concept Insomnia Cookies, which is due to make its UK launch this year
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NewsTortilla: ‘There’s still plenty of ground to go in the UK’
CEO Richard Morris speaks to MCA about the potential for a breakfast offer, breaking hourly records with kiosks, and launching in Europe but remaining focused on the home market
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NewsEataly faces cost pressures
The Italian food hall and restaurant operator has provided a financial update for 2022, with revenue of £25m and loss for the year of £1.3m
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Analysis & InsightFoodservice price inflation remains at over 20%
Prices in the foodservice sector fell for the third consecutive month in August, although inflation remains at over 20% year-on-year, according to CGA and Prestige Purchasing
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NewsGreggs continues robust trading
The retailer’s Q3 update saw like-for-like sales rise 14.2% for company-managed shops, with evening trade, the app, and the loyalty programme all bolstering sales
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NewsTortilla demonstrates resilience
The fast casual Mexican cuisine specialist saw revenue growth of 22% to £32.7m in H1 FY23, along with like-for-like growth of 5%
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NewsBurger & Lobster sees full sales recovery
Turnover grew 47% to £36.5m in 2022, with the nine-strong London restaurant group showing a ‘strong start’ to 2023
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InterviewsHostmore ‘well placed’ for remainder of 2023
While further disposals remain under review, the brand’s revised capital allocation policy, its stabilised leadership team, and cost efficiency programme are bearing fruit, CEO Julie McEwan tells MCA