All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 81
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NewsFulham Shore reports resilient trading
The operator of Franco Manca and The Real Greek has announced trading remains resilient, with 18 restaurants set to open within the financial year
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InterviewsHawksmoor: ‘It’s about world class restaurants in world class cities’
The restaurant group is eyeing major US cities as part of plans to open one site every six months, CEO Will Beckett tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightInflation forecast to peak at 22.4%
UK inflation will soar beyond previous predictions of 18.6% if Ofgem raises its energy price cap by a further 80% in January, according to Goldman Sachs
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Analysis & InsightRestaurant spend increases over bank holiday weekend
Restaurants benefited from an 8.32% rise in transactions between 27-29 August as compared to 2021, according to Barclaycard
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NewsCosta expands partnership with Butlin’s
The coffee chain will open new stores within Butlin’s resorts as part of a five-year contract
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InterviewsChipotle: ‘University towns will be a big play for us’
Chief development officer Tabassum Zalotrawala speaks to MCA about increasing brand awareness in the UK and expanding on an ambitious growth strategy
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NewsTrade bodies speak out after OFGEM announcement
UKHospitality and the Night Time Industries Association are among the organisations that have condemned the government’s lack of support for businesses
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NewsEnergy crisis will put small businesses at risk, FSB warns
The energy crisis may push small businesses over the edge, the Federation of Small Businesses has warned
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Lebanon restaurant group to make UK debut
Nothing But Love, which operates 10 brands in the Middle East, will launch its Japanese omakase concept Mayha in Marylebone next month
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NewsHospitality Rising: ‘We want to target everyone’
The recruitment campaign will launch in September after hitting its fundraising goal, and hopes to continue in the coming years, founder Mark McCulloch tells MCA
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InterviewsTwo Magpies Bakery aiming for 50 sites
Co-owner Steve Magnall tells MCA the East Anglian chain is exploring the fundraising route to fund a further four to six sites over the next year or so
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InterviewsIvy Collection: ‘We want to take our brands everywhere’
Newly appointed COO Laura Mills speaks to MCA about growing the Ivy brands and the exceptional experience that sets the offer apart
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NewsFood price rises result of a ‘broken’ system
The pandemic, war, and climate crisis compounded a global food system that was already causing widespread food insecurity, the Guardian reports
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NewsBusinesses face rising threat from energy crisis
Even viable businesses negotiating energy contracts this autumn will be pushed to the edge, business groups have warned
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NewsWetherspoon most visited licensed brand in hospitality
JDW is the most visited licensed brand and the third most visited brand in hospitality, according to the CGA BrandTrack survey
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NewsUK’s last fertiliser plant to pause CO2 production
CF Industries has announced its Billingham plant will temporarily stop producing ammonia, risking a CO2 shortage for the food and drink industry
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NewsTUC calls for £15 per hour minimum wage
The Trades Union Congress is pushing for the minimum wage to increase from £9.50 to £15 per hour amid the cost of living crisis
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NewsTrust Inns reports return to profit
The 350-strong Northwest pub operator announced a return to profit in the year ended 31 March 2022, from a loss of £8.5m the year before
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NewsRekom to open UK’s first Proud Mary pub
The late-night operator will open the UK’s first Proud Mary in Cardiff this October, as part of plans to bring more Scandinavian concepts to the UK
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NewsYO! operator reports record performance in 2021
Snowfox Group, the operator of YO! Sushi, announced UK turnover rose from £61m in FY20 to £101.8m in 2021