All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 54
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Kerb, Perch, Gauthier Group, and more
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InterviewsParogon Group: ‘We’re looking at opportunities for the formats we’ve got’
The pub and restaurant operator is looking at two sites for its all-day dining brand Willow, alongside growing its Orange Tree brand, MD Richard Colclough tells MCA
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NewsPret launches in Luxembourg
The new opening is another step is Pret’s expansion strategy as the brand builds its presence internationally
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NewsTasty appoints new FD
Gordon Browne, who has worked as FD at Oakman Group and Chopstix Group, joins the Wildwood and Dim T operator
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NewsPizzaExpress faces opposition to staff changes
Changes to the way working hours and shifts are allocated has led to criticism from staff and the Unite union
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NewsGreggs announces board changes
Following its AGM, Nigel Mills and Mohamed Elsarky have been appointed as non-executive directors
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Analysis & InsightAverage spend declines year-on-year
Rail strikes, the March 2023 budget, and increased consumer confidence all caused volatility in weekly penetration, according to Lumina Intelligence
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InterviewsParis Baguette: ‘We haven’t scratched the surface in the UK yet’
With more than 4,000 stores globally, the bakery and patisserie concept is looking to expand further in and around London, COO Nico Gaillot tells MCA
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NewsJust Eat appoints new MD
Just Eat has appointed Claire Pointon, who joins from John Lewis, as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland
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InterviewsBadiani to focus on growing outside London
The gelato concept will open in Windsor and target other cities in the South, while also launching in Japan this summer, CEO Massimo Franchi tells MCA
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NewsNando’s rolls out new energy recycling system
The system, which has has been rolled out to 14 stores, filters and recycles heat produced by cooking
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NewsPizzaExpress and Mowgli among UK’s top employers
Bella Italia, BrewDog, and The Inn Colllection Group were the other operators named in the Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work list
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NewsLaura Mills promoted to Ivy MD
Laura Mills, who was appointed as chief operating officer in May 2022, has been promoted to managing director for the Ivy Collection
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Lina Stores, Bunsik, Golf Fang and more
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NewsInterest rates rise will inflict ‘further pain’ on hospitality
Hospitality businesses repaying loans taken during the pandemic will face a significant impact to their viability, UKHospitality has said
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NewsZero Carbon Forum reports significant savings from energy reduction
The non-profit has announced collective member savings of £1.43m in lost profits as a result of its Save While You Sleep campaign
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InterviewsRosa’s Thai: ‘Much of our expansion will be outside London’
The Thai concept has secured new bank facilities totalling £10m as it builds its footprint outside the capital, FD Tsara Taylor tells MCA
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NewsWendy’s focuses on drive-thrus to build UK footprint
Wendy’s first UK drive-thru is performing ahead of expectations, with the format being a key driver for its growth, according to CEO Todd Penegor
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InterviewsJDW: ‘Success comes from trying to improve all components’
Chairman Tim Martin tells MCA Wetherspoons’ core older customers who were slow to emerge post-lockdown “are now back”
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Analysis & InsightOver 55s wield most influence when deciding where to eat out
Older customers are key decision makers when it comes to choosing which venues to visit, while also spending more time in the trade