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All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 28
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NewsGDK reveals ambition for 300 UK sites by 2030
The QSR kebab brand has extended its deal with Extra Motorway Services, and is actively looking for further opportunities with Network Rail following its opening at London’s Victoria last week, CEO Simon Wallis tells MCA
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InterviewsMoto’s Rising Star ‘is always developing herself and her team’
Catering director Vicki Appleton is visionary in her thinking and capable of a more substantial role, Moto’s people director Louise Hughes tells MCA in the last of our Rising Star finalist profiles, ahead of the MCA Hospitality Awards
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InterviewsRosa’s Rising Star is ‘one of the best hires we’ve made’
The contribution of operations director Tom Cousins goes well beyond his job title, and he has the potential to go far, former CEO Gavin Adair tells MCA in the latest in a series of profiles on our Rising Star finalists ahead of the MCA Hospitality Awards
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InterviewsIndividual Restaurants: ‘We are punching forward’
The restaurant group is to launch a new pizza concept in April and has its sights set on growing the Piccolino brand in the south, alongside international opportunities, chief executive Andrew Garton tells MCA
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NewsGDK makes move into travel hubs
German Doner Kebab has opened its first train station restaurant, in London’s Victoria station, with a further 25 sites planned to open in 2025.
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NewsAdmiral Taverns tops licensee sentiment tracker
The community pub group has improved its scores year-on-year, taking first place among the largest, national pub companies, with an overall score of 7.7 out of 10.
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Analysis & InsightAlmost half of young people have given up booze
Forty-three percent of 18 to 34-year-olds no longer drink alcohol, according to new survey data, with Britain’s growing Muslim population and “abstinence influencers”, changing the nation’s relationship with booze
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NewsDiageo denies sale of Guinness
Responding to reports of a rumoured sale over the weekend, the drinks manufacturer has said it has “no intention to sell” either Guinness or its stake in Moët Hennessy
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NewsPopeyes targeting a further +45 restaurant openings in 2025
The QSR brand, which achieved £150m in sales last year, is accelerating its medium target of 350 sites, with new openings planned in Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol among other major UK cities
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NewsUrban Pubs & Bars reports record EBITDA
The 53-strong pub and dining group reported a 26% increase in EBITDA, to £8.7m, for the year to 28 April 2024, versus the previous year, with further growth to be supported by new £30m banking facilities.
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NewsFried chicken market still capable of ‘significant growth’
Britain’s insatiable desire for fried chicken could prompt further private equity interest in the QSR sector, Popeyes chief executive Tom Crowley told the FT
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InterviewsTonkotsu: ‘We are still positive about the future’
The government may have delivered a “sucker punch” to the sector in the Autumn Budget, but demand for quality Asian cuisine remains strong and there are opportunities for growth, co-founder Emma Reynolds tells MCA
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InterviewsAtis secures a further seven sites
The salad bowl concept is looking to reach 20 sites by September, following a £8m investment, and is just beginning to search for its first locations outside London, co-founder Philip Honer tells MCA.
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InterviewsPizza Pilgrims’ Rising Star has ability ‘to go anywhere in hospitality’
Co-founder Thom Elliott praises managing partner Clive Watkins’ energy, attitude and the respect he has from his colleagues, in the latest of our Rising Star finalist profiles, ahead of the MCA Hospitality Awards
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NewsStonegate’s managed pubs achieve strong festive like-for-likes
The company achieved like-for-like sales growth of 9.7% in its managed estate over the Christmas period, with its bars and venues seeing a 4.1% increase
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Analysis & InsightAnalysts give mixed reviews of JDW performance
Described as “solid” and “robust” by some analysts but “lacklustre” by others, JD Wetherspoon’s recent trading performance has attracted differing opinions on its success
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Analysis & InsightUnemployment figures suggest Autumn Budget has stifled hiring
The number of job vacancies has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, with unemployment on the up, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics
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NewsRevel Collective reports slim uptick in like-for-likes
Late night sector “continues to be challenging” for the Revolution bar operator, but there were standout performances from Peach Pubs and Founders & Co.
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NewsJDW reports like-for-likes up 5.1% in year to date
The pub company reported like-for-like sales growth of 6.1% over the three weeks to 5 January 2025, with chairman Tim Martin stating it was “confident of a reasonable outcome for the year”
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Analysis & InsightPubs outperform wider hospitality in December
Britain’s leading restaurant, pub and bar groups reported lfl sales growth of 3.2% last month – with pub groups alone achieving 4.7% growth, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker shows