All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 43
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Analysis & InsightComfort food for the soul: the trend for nostalgic dining
As economic turbulence continues to drag on businesses and consumers alike, MCA explores the trend towards retro-inspired, nostalgia-led concepts and why they provide comfort in reminiscence
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NewsGreene King announces enhanced flexible working policy
The pubco has introduced improved policies for paternity leave, adoptive leave, compassionate leave, and emergency leave for dependents
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Analysis & InsightFood price inflation sees marginal drop
Year-on-year food and drink price inflation fell slightly in July to 21.7%, down from 22.6% in June, according to the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index
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NewsBig Fang Collective to launch karaoke venue
The Imbiba-backed experiential group will launch Big Fang Karaoke in collaboration with Asahi on Liverpool’s Parliament Street later this month
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NewsBoojum actively seeking sites in GB
The fast casual Mexican-inspired chain, which was acquired by Azzurri Group earlier this summer, is on the lookout for sites in Great Britain as it opens its 15th store in Ireland
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Analysis & InsightInterims ‘reinforce’ TRG’s negotiating position
Outperformance, delivered in a competitive environment, puts the Wagamama owner in a stronger position as it weighs potential asset disposals, according to analysts
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InterviewsTRG: ‘We’re reviewing our options from a position of strength’
CEO Andy Hornby tells MCA that the group’s Wagamama and Pubs divisions have seen real volume growth and outperformed the market, with the pace of expansion accelerated accordingly
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InterviewsRosa’s Thai looks to ‘own UK’s Thai restaurant space’
The group is preparing to unveil a new menu and sees “huge potential” to be the authority on Thai food in the UK, CEO Gavin Adair tells MCA
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InterviewsCoffee#1 sees ‘great potential’ for growth
The 113-strong, Nero Group-owned chain sees significant opportunity to expand at the edge of its current geography, managing director Bruce Newman tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightAnalysis reveals stark North-South divide on pint prices
The cost of a pint in central London is three times higher than the country’s cheapest towns, according to CGA
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NewsBill’s delivers highest ever lfl sales
The group has reported half-year results for the six months ended 30 June, delivering its highest ever like-for-like sales of £45.3m at current trading sites
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NewsMission Mars strengthens marketing team
The Rudy’s Pizza and Albert’s Schloss operator has appointed James Newman as sales & marketing director
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ArticleRedCat Pub Company appoints ops director
Miles Slade joins from Urban Pubs and Bars as director of operations for the Rooney Anand-led pub investment vehicle
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NewsWolseley Hospitality Group appoints ops director
The group has announced the appointment of Simon King as operations director, who joins from The Birley Clubs Group
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InterviewsSessions: ‘We don’t see ourselves as a hospitality business’
Founder Dan Warne speaks to MCA about how restaurants can keep apace with consumer change and what the future of food licensing looks like
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NewsWolseley Hospitality Group posts record turnover
The group generated turnover of £53.7m, reflecting a strong post-pandemic return as it prepares to open The Wolseley City later this year and considers international expansion opportunities
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NewsPret fined for overlooking safety measures
The food-to-go chain has been fined £800,000 after a staff member was locked inside a walk-in freezer for more than two hours at its Victoria Station outlet
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NewsSushi Daily committed to growing kiosk business
The sushi kiosk concept operates more than 150 kiosks in the UK, with parent company KellyDeli reporting turnover of €451.9m in 2022
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InterviewsSides: ‘We want to be seen as food-first’
Founded by creator collective The Sidemen, the fried chicken concept has a strong pipeline across the country and will soon launch into retail, CEO Robin Mehta tells MCA
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InterviewsRosa’s Thai ‘well ahead’ of the market
The Thai restaurant group’s strong like-for-like growth is largely covers-driven, as it looks to open its first sites in Scotland and grow further within and around London, CEO Gavin Adair tells MCA