All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 80
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NewsIncipio Group reports two new additions to board
The Pergola and Lost in Brixton operator has appointed Ian Edward and Archie Ward as non-executive directors
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Analysis & InsightMore double-digit inflation in July
Despite a relief in some commodities, the sector continued to experience high inflation, according to the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index
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NewsZero Carbon Forum offers free energy guidance
The nonprofit is offering resources for its Save While You Sleep initiative for free to help operators reduce their energy usage
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NewsTRG reports slow recovery
The Wagamama and Barburrito operator reported like-for-like sales up 4% on 2019 and profit before tax of £10.2m, up from a 2021 loss of £19.9m
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NewsMarkets buoyed by prospect of energy price freeze
Shares in JDW, Greggs, Domino’s, and Mitchells & Butlers are among those that rose as markets reacted positively to the prospect of emergency support
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Analysis & InsightFish and chips remains top choice for pubgoers
Fish and chips is Britain’s most-wanted pub meal, with increasing willingness to explore premium versions of the classic meal, according to CGA
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Analysis & InsightEnergy crisis: ‘Price rises cannot be completely avoided’
As utility costs force even viable businesses to the brink of collapse, MCA speaks to the leaders of JD Wetherspoon, Admiral Taverns, Pizza Hut UK and Fulham Shore about how they’re coping
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NewsTruss set to announce support package for businesses
In a £40bn package, the new PM is expected to either set an energy price cap for businesses or introduce a price reduction
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NewsIn pictures: 1920s-inspired interiors at Browns Beaconsfield
Browns Brasserie & Bar has reopened its Beaconsfield location following a major refurbishment with 1920s-inspired decor
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NewsIndustry bodies call for urgent support
UKHospitality, the Night Time Industries Association, and the British Beer and Pub Association appealed to the new PM
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Analysis & InsightHospitality enjoys summer reprieve
Consumer card spending on hospitality saw a month-on-month rise in August, boosted by summer weather and staycations
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InterviewsCornish Bakery looking to open one site per month
The 48-strong chain is stepping up its expansion, with the aim of opening one new site every month for two years, founder Steve Grocutt tells MCA
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, with new venues from Tonight Josephine, Sessions, Blank Street Coffee, and more
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InterviewsHawksmoor: ‘Value for us means service plus quality’
CEO Will Beckett speaks to MCA about amping up sustainability efforts to cope with the energy crisis, and maintaining a strong offer going into a recession
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NewsRed Oak appoints property & acquisitions director
Red Oak Taverns has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Graeme Bunn as property & acquisitions director
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NewsMEATliquor announces closure of Clapham site
The burger concept has closed its restaurant in London’s Clapham Old Town but is due to open another two restaurants in London this year
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Analysis & InsightDelivery and takeaway sales continue year-on-year decline
Delivery and takeaway sales in July were 265% higher than in July 2019 but down by 19% compared to 2021, according to CGA
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NewsMartin Williams: ‘The restaurant industry is on a knife edge of collapse’
The CEO of Rare Restaurants has called for urgent government support, including a reduction in business rates and a reversal of the VAT increase
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InterviewsKokoro aiming to expand presence in North
The 55-strong Korean Japanese concept plans to open 30 sites by early next year and is aiming for university towns, CEO Rak-Kyu Park tells MCA
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NewsTrade bodies warn of imminent business collapse
UKHospitality and the British Institute of Innkeeping have predicted widespread business failure without urgent government support for rising energy costs