All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 70
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NewsStange & Co reports recovering sales
The 10-strong pub operator announced sales were on their way to recovering to pre-pandemic levels, with a turnover of £10.7m
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Analysis & InsightEngland v Wales sees draught beer sales up 84%
9.2 million pints were sold across the UK during the game on 29 November, with the average pub serving 136 pints more than usual
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InterviewsLoungers: ‘We take confidence in the strength of our performance’
CEO Nick Collins speaks to MCA about outperforming the market and maintaining spend and volumes amid a recession
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NewsPubs could see £155m World Cup boost
The boost could give pubs a much needed lift amid a time of rising costs threatening their survival, according to small business insurance provider Simply Business
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NewsLong-term sustainability more important than ever amid short-term crises
Sector leaders came together at a Zero Carbon Forum roundtable event to discuss the importance of more sustainable practices
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NewsI am Döner secures franchise agreement with Optimum Group
The kebab concept will open in Liverpool as part of a multisite franchise agreement with Costa Coffee franchisee Optimum Group
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NewsTrade bodies warn of closures following rail strikes
Trade associations have written an open letter to negotiating parties, warning some businesses will close their doors for the last time if strikes go ahead
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NewsEngland vs USA game sees 32.7% increase in pub sales
The World Cup match on 25 November saw 13.1 million pints sold across the UK, alongside a rise in average dwell time and spend per head
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NewsEG Group foodservice profits on the rise
Gross profit in its foodservice operations increased by 21% to $207m year on year for Q3 FY22, driven by acquisitions and new openings
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NewsCooks Coffee Co reports strong rise in revenue
The cafe chain has announced its H1 FY23 results, with sales in its Esquires outlets up 20% and sales in Triple Two outlets 60% ahead of H1 FY22
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NewsMarston’s reports encouraging trading
Since October, the pub operator announced like-for-like sales in managed and franchised pubs were up by 6.85% vs 2021 and 5% vs FY2019
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InterviewsDarwin & Wallace: ‘We’re ambitious and people like what we do’
MD Mel Marriott speaks to MCA about growing sales exponentially and the outlook next year for the nine-strong London restaurant group
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NewsTreasury accused of blocking pay rise for rail staff
The Treasury is said to have blocked a pay deal that would have prevented strikes over the holiday period
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NewsBarkby Group looks to dispose of pub estate
In a trading and strategy update, the group announced it is looking to dispose of its nine pubs
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Just Eat to reorganise customer service operations
The delivery company is to close a customer service centre in Hertfordshire to help it towards profitability
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NewsDrake & Morgan appoints advisors
The London-based bar and restaurant group has confirmed it has appointed Sapient Corporate Finance as it assesses its strategic options
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NewsVeeno: ‘We’re finding locations with opportunities’
The wine bar group is opening two locations in Darlington and Milton Keynes next year, while looking to expand its presence in Scotland, owner Rodrigue Trouillet tells MCA
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NewsCôte reports progress on growth plans
Côte Restaurant Group reported a turnover of £72.7m for the year ended September 2021, plans to open two new venues as well as an in-house butchery and development kitchen
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NewsSavills appointed to market three London pubs
London-based pub group Harcourt Inns has appointed Savills to market three freehold pubs in London
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NewsPavli takes another NED role
Former Punch Pubs MD Paul Pavli has taken on the role of non-executive director at live music platform GigRealm