All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 12
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NewsMcMullens turns a profit despite challenges
In the current financial year, the family brewer has opened new pubs in Whitehall, Cambridge, Milton Keynes and is currently developing a new site in St Albans.
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NewsNando’s pulls ahead of rivals
The grilled chicken brand is expected to grow its outlet numbers by 4% in 2022 to reach 465, according to Lumina Intelligence’s UK Eating Out Market Report 2022
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NewsIsraeli celeb chef secures UK debut
Miznon founder Eyal Shani has secured two London sites, one for his Mediterranean-inspired street food brand, and another for a more high-end concept
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InterviewsFuller’s: ‘London is getting back to its vibrant best’
CEO Simon Emeny talks to MCA about the improving trajectory of pubs in the capital – and how the company’s new branding strategy is targeting a younger customer base
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InterviewsCity Pub Group: ‘Success breeds success’
Executive chairman Clive Watson speaks to MCA about being more sales-focussed following two-and-a-half years of Covid
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NewsFuller’s starts new financial year ‘on a high’
Reporting a return to profit growth in 2022, CEO Simon Emeny said the pub company was looking to the future with “confidence and excitement”
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NewsCity Pub Group sees ‘strong sales momentum’
Like-for-like sales have continued to strengthen faster than predicted, with May 2022 5% ahead of May 2019
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NewsLiberation Group achieves £9.5m profits
The pub company and brewer generated almost the same level of EBITDA as the financial period before the pandemic and invested £9.6m in capital expenditure
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Analysis & Insight62% of tied tenants are happy with pubcos
The Pubs Code Adjudicator report found Admiral Taverns has the most satisfied tenants at 80%, while just 13% are dissatisfied
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NewsFuller’s refinances debt facilities
The £200m refinancing, which matures in 2026/27, was described as a sigificant improvement to the cost of the previous debt faclilities
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InterviewsFlour Pot Bakery continues ‘conscientious expansion’ to Worthing
The nine-strong brand recently launched a roadside shipping container site on Kingsway, Hove, and developed a large licensed cafe on Ditchling Road, Brighton
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NewsItsu appoints first female COO
Agne Kazberaite joined the brand seven years ago as operations manager, and was praised for her determination, commitment and passion
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NewsSA Brain sells 95 pubs to Song Capital
The proceeds will go towards paying down Brains’ remaining bank debt and “significantly deleveraging” the business
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NewsSSP sees ‘significant rebound’ in travel sector
In the UK, sales are back to around 82% of pre Covid-19 levels, with the air sector boosted by strong leisure demand, and the rail business helped by the return of commuters in increasing numbers
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Analysis & InsightTortilla on a roll with deal for Chilango
MCA examines the background to Tortilla’s £2.75m acquisition of the rival Mexican chain, and how the move is a step towards it consolidating the fast-casual burrito market
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NewsTRG sees robust trading at Wagamama and Pubs
The group believes the performance and recovery at Concessions will offset the impact of inflationary pressures
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NewsChilango acquired for £2.75m
Tortilla intends to retain and continue to operate the Chilango brand at certain locations and via delivery in a number of Tortilla sites
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NewsOutgoing Dardis toasts strong Young’s results
The premium managed pub operator is “firmly back in business” with profit before tax of £41.8m
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InterviewsMarston’s: Pubs still great value for money
CEO Andrew Andrea tells MCA why the pub company is ditching its Two for One format and revamping its food menus after receiving poor feedback from customers
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InterviewsPopeyes: ‘We made a decision to show up big’
In his first interview, UK CEO Tom Crowley talks to MCA about Popeyes’ ambitious rollout plans, and how viral marketing is bolstering an already high level of brand awareness