All Finance articles – Page 10
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News
Bone Daddies secures new loan facilities
The operator of the Bone Daddies ramen chain and Flesh & Buns will fund new capex with Investec loan facilities secured in June
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Deliveroo growth slows amidst headwinds
The delivery company reported gross transaction value up by 8% in the UK and Ireland but a slowdown in growth in the second quarter, in its half year update
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KFC UK reports quarterly sales decline
In a financial update, Yum! Brands reported a quarterly sales decline of 8% at KFC UK & Ireland, and a 1% decline in the year to date
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Nightcap revenues soar beyond pre-pandemic levels
In its year-end trading update, the Adventure Bar group and Barrio Familia owner reported a 73.2% revenue increase in Q4 of FY2022, compared to 2019
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D&D revenues yet to return to pre-Covid levels
The restaurant group said revenues in the UK were at 91% of pre-Covid levels but that the business was well placed to “significantly scale up” in the UK and overseas
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Shepherd Neame acquires three Essex pubs
Bellhouse in Leigh-on-Sea, The Exchange in Southend-on-Sea and The Hamlet Court in Westcliff-on-Sea were part of the East Anglia Pub Company portfolio
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Diageo sales driven by premiumisation trends
The beverage producer reported strong sales and profit growth in its preliminary results, driven by premium brands and spirit sales
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Interviews
TriSpan: ‘Thunderbird is in a good place’
Robin Rowland admits it was “a steep learning curve” with the fried chicken brand, but a wider rollout is not far off, he tells MCA
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Marston’s lfl sales down 2% on 2019
In its third quarter update, the pub operator reported growing drink sales but weakening food sales in the last four weeks to 23 July, due to the recent heatwave.
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Analysis & Insight
EBITDA margins increase for operators
Average margins across bars and restaurant have increased to 15% over the past 12 months, according to a new report by Shaw & Co
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Interviews
Robin Rowland: ‘Pho deal was fantastic for both sides’
TriSpan’s Robin Rowland and Pho MD Patrick Marrinan spoke to MCA about their Investor of the Year win, why the magic of the brand lies in the founders, and its development journey since the deal
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Mitchells & Butlers’ sales driven by food
The pub business saw a decline in like-for-like drink sales since 2019, partially offset by a rise in food sales
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Fulham Shore comes out strong post-pandemic
The Franco Manca and Real Greek operator reported a 20.6% increase in turnover compared to pre-pandemic, with a pipeline of over 120 restaurants
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Fuller’s reports recovery in capital
In a statement preceding its AGM today, the pub operator reported continued recovery in central London venues and an overall like-for-like sales increase of 3% compared to 2019
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Joseph Holt reports slow recovery
The independent pub and brewery operator reported sales are recovering since the pandemic but have yet to catch up to 2019 levels
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Starbucks explores sale of UK division
Coffee giant seeks potential buyers as challenges mount, The Sunday Times has reported
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Wetherspoon: ‘recovery more laborious than anticipated’
Despite an improvement in sales since the last quarter, the company announced it is yet to return to pre-pandemic trading levels
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Stonegate places 75 pubs on the market
The package of former Ei Group freehold pubs has been valued at up to £100m, with the sites located across England and Wales
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Costa franchisee acquires 17 sites
Altrincham-based Sim Trava, which now has 57 Costa sites, made the additions to its portfolio with the support of a £7m funding package from HSBC
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Megan’s to handout £5m staff bonus
Megan’s has set aside the bonus to reward staff members for their hard work and contribution to its Retailers’ Retailer Award win earlier this year.