Shwetali Sapte
Shwetali joined MCA as senior news and finance reporter in March 2022.
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- Shwetali.sapte@mca-insight.com
- News
The Coffee House secures £4m investment
The Northwest-based coffee shop operator, which plans to scale to over 30 sites within the next 12 months, has secured an investment from AJ Bell founder Andy Bell
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Mowgli reports 15% growth in sales
The Nisha Katona-led Indian restaurant group grew sales to £30.9m, as it looks to continue expanding in the UK and go international further down the line
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Just Eat: Delivery becoming ‘entrenched’ among younger consumers
The delivery company has seen a boost during the breakfast and lunch day parts, and now has 1 million people using the platform for groceries, according to UK MD Claire Pointon
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RBI: Popeyes ‘still early’ in its journey
Restaurant Brands International also revealed its ‘Reclaim the Flame’ plan has driven strong results for Burger King
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McDonald’s: ‘Headwinds more significant than anticipated’
The fast food giant expects ‘moderated’ top line growth this year, but continues to invest in its loyalty scheme, a new and more ‘satiating’ burger, as well as the rollout of beverage-led concept CosMc’s
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Chicken Shop aims for 70 sites
The Sir Charles Dunstone-backed business, which rebranded from Chik’n in 2022 following a partnership with Soho House Group, already has 14 sites in the pipeline, according to CEO John Nelson
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Hostmore temporarily suspends listing
The TGI Fridays operator has requested its ordinary shares to be suspended from the London Stock Exchange, pending publication of its annual report
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In pictures: Comptoir Libanais partners with Harrison for Southbank venue
The Lebanese-inspired restaurant group will open its 20th site in London this spring
- Analysis & Insight
Consumers lean towards days out over nights out
Hospitality venues have seen an increase of £134m in spend during the afternoon compared to night time, according to payment technology provider Dojo
- News
Inquiry launched into hospitality staffing challenges
An All-Party Parliamentary Group inquiry into recruitment and retention has been launched to explore the reasons behind high vacancy rates, ask what more the sector can do, and make recommendations to government
- Interviews
Loungers: ‘The intention is to carry on opening 35 sites a year’
The all-day concept has seen sales growth across day parts and categories as it looks to maintain its current rate of expansion, CEO Nick Collins tells MCA
- News
Punch acquires former Wear Inns portfolio
Punch Pubs & Co has added 24 former Wear Inns sites, located in the Northeast and Yorkshire, to its 1,300-strong estate
- Analysis & Insight
Leap in number of companies facing financial distress
The bars & restaurants sector has 1,479 businesses in critical financial distress, up from 1,073 last year, according to Begbies Traynor
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Liberum: Loungers outperforming on multiple measures
Like-for-like sales growth, new openings, and cost control all exceeded expectations in FY24, while the scope for rollout “remains vast,” according to the analyst
- Interviews
Rod McKie: ‘People are paramount’
The chairman of New World Trading Company and Megan’s discusses his career in hospitality and why ’people dynamics’ are key in determining the health of a business
- News
Toca Social announces new investment
The immersive soccer and dining experience, which has plans to open in major cities across the UK, has received an investment from Norwegian Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen
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Revised Deposit Return Scheme ‘significant victory’ for hospitality
Hospitality venues will no longer be required to act as a return point, a key ask due to the cost and complexity involved, according to UKHospitality
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Chipotle keen to unlock growth potential in Europe
The new leadership team will drive forward a “compelling proposition,” says CEO Brian Niccol, as the fast casual Mexican chain reports $2.7bn in quarterly sales
- Analysis & Insight
Deliveries continue to rise at expense of takeaways
Like-for-like delivery sales rose 5% year-on-year in March, while takeaway and click-and-collect orders dropped 3%, according to CGA
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Loungers delivers record revenue
The all-day cafe, bar, and restaurant operator has reported £353.5m in revenue for the 53 weeks ended 21 April 2024, reflecting both strong like-for-like sales growth and the success of the openings programme