All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 13
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InterviewsHero Brands: ‘We are working on partnerships with a number of household names’
Virtual Hero CEO Robin Mehta talks to MCA about the growth of Sides, the delivery brand from YouTube superstars The Sidemen
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NewsPret sells four stores to franchise business
Joy Brands, the Pret franchise business run by The Chesterford Group, has acquired two Pret-branded stores in Cambridge, one in Chelmsford and one in St Albans
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NewsPaddy & Scott’s shakes up senior team
Managing director Jon Reed is being promoted to chief executive of the coffee company, while founder Scott Russell focuses on community projects
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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