All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 3
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NewsPatty & Bun completes restructure of burger business
The business and assets have been acquired by a new company led by the existing team, with all restaurants to remain open, founder Joe Grossmann confirmed.
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NewsPortobello shelves sale plans to focus on existing strategy
Despite receiving “multiple offers”, the board will continue with its existing growth plans, chairman Mark Crowther confirmed
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InterviewsYolk: ‘We try to balance a more premium product with accessibility’
The London-based food to go brand is cautious about pushing too far on price, particularly as it looks to scale outside the capital, founder Nick Philpot explains
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Analysis & InsightDelivery platforms perform strongly as consumer behaviour shifts
Consumers are increasingly prioritising convenience and affordability over traditional dining experiences, with delivery platforms seeing continued revenue growth, a new report from Cardlytics has found.
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NewsLola’s: ‘The real growth opportunity is outside London’
The travel-hub focused bakery brand sees huge potential to expand the business outside London, MD Asher Budwig shared
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NewsWendy’s on track to reach 50 sites this year
The QSR brand is to open five new sites in the coming months, as part of plans to open 150 restaurants across the UK and mainland Europe by 2028
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NewsStack has 14 sites in the pipeline
The live-music, food and drinks led concept has sites opening in Bishop Auckland, Durham and Whitley Bay, with a venue in Manchester also on the cards, chief executive Neill Winch has said
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NewsCaffè Nero holding off on coffee price hikes
Founder and group CEO Gerry Ford said that while coffee prices are “extremely high right now” it was currently holding off on passing the costs onto the consumer
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NewsAverage cost of pint to rise above £5
The milestone is likely to be reached next month, according to research commissioned by the British Beer and Pub Association, with the average price set to hit £5.01 – up from £4.80
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Analysis & Insight‘It’s not ok’: Changing the narrative on sexism in hospitality
Sexism in the sector needs to be stamped out. Not just because such behaviour is inexcusable and creates a toxic culture, but also because it denies the sector talent and the benefits of a more diverse workforce. MCA speaks to Butcombe Group, Hawksmoor, The Burnt Chef Project and people experience agency SISU about how operators can tackle the problem
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Analysis & InsightValue of food to go sector forecast to reach £24bn this year
Growth is expected to come from stronger volumes, with increased footfall expected to be a driver in travel hubs and city centres, Lumina Intelligence’s new UK Food to Go Market Report forecasts
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NewsDe Nadas targeting 20 shops by 2030
The grab-and-go empanada business is looking to open a further 16 shops over the next five years, predominantly in London, co-founder Annabel Martinez-Fox shares
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NewsWagamama partners with Grind on premium coffee offering
The restaurant group will be offering Grind’s signature blends at all 165 sites and has launched a range of sweet treats to tap into new occasions
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NewsCornish Bakery exploring sale of the business
The bakery coffee shop chain has appointed advisors at Tamweel Capital to oversee a sale of the 66-shop business.
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InterviewsPremium lunch concepts confident of growth in the capital
Strong mid-week footfall coupled with consumer demand for high quality lunch options is giving premium lunchtime operators, such as Sandwich Sandwich and Yolk, the confidence to expand in London
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NewsJoe & The Juice appoints new UK MD
Jon James joins the global juice and coffee brand from Starbucks UK, where he served as director of UK retail and central operations. He will work to strength the UK leadership team and expand its store footprint, as the business ups its investment in the UK
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NewsFireaway has ambitions for 400 UK stores
Founder Mario Aleppo has grown the pizza franchise business to 160 shops but has now stepped back from the day-to-day running of the brand following the appointment of a managing director
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NewsGong cha signs 225-plus UK store franchise deal
A deal has been signed with Jinziex – a new company led by Diljit Brar, CEO of Goldex; Azha Rehman, founder & CEO of Kaspa’s Desserts; and Steve Falle, managing director of WY&SF Ltd.
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InterviewsWingstop UK: ‘Sixth Street are a great strategic and cultural fit’
CEO Chris Sherriff speaks about the “weighty” £400m deal to acquire the chicken wing business, how the original brand vision will be maintained and why it’s looking to double-down on brand partnerships
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NewsETM appoints new people director
The premium sports bar and restaurant group has appointed former Scoffs Group people director Amanda Smyth.