All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 38
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Analysis & InsightLatte sees significant uplift in sales
Sales of the classic coffee drink are up 174% year-on-year and now dominating menus, according to data from Vita Mojo, although there are alternative local preferences dependent on location
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NewsD&D London to exit Leeds
The Calveton and Breal Capital-owned restaurant group is to close its remaining Leeds site, Angelica and Crafthouse, following a “comprehensive review” of the business.
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NewsFranco Manca continues with UK expansion
The Fulham Shore-owned business has just opened its debut in Liverpool, a further London restaurant and is about to launch new concept Super Club Roma this week.
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NewsNight time economy staff fear job cuts
The majority of employees (75%) working in the night time economy are fearful that the impact of the Budget could lead to job cuts or reduced shifts, a new poll by the NTIA has revealed.
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NewsTortilla revenue forecast to exceed expectations
The fast casual Mexican restaurant group said the revised forecast followed the continuation of strong sales recovery for the UK business, which has been further accelerated by the successful implementation of its ‘Vital 5’ strategy
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the latest opening stories from the past week, featuring Heartwood Inns, Bella Italia, Wingstop, Fat Phills and more
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NewsF&B brands dispute allegations in school report
Campaign group Bite Back has claimed that thousands of new fast-food outlets have opened near schools over the past decade, however the data has been disputed by the likes of KFC and Domino’s
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NewsCooks Coffee to expand Esquires in Ireland
The agreement with Dairygold will see Esquires operate four cafes within Co-Op Superstores owned by Dairygold, in Ireland, as Cooks looks to build its presence in the country.
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Analysis & Insight‘Great food, value and service more important than ever’
Sixty-one percent of guests frustrated by issues before or during a visit are unlikely to return, Zonal’s latest GO Technology report found
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NewsPubs face rationed Guinness supplies in run up to Christmas
Venues are facing a potential shortage of Guinness in the run up to Christmas as demand threatens to outpace supply.
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Analysis & InsightPub sector forecast to remain in structural decline
Mounting labour cost pressures is likely to result in an accelerated capacity exit in the UK pub sector, a new report from Morgan Stanley suggests, with large, well-invested estates best positioned
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NewsIberica poised to enter administration
Tapas chain Iberica is on the verge of entering administration after efforts to find a buyer for the business stalled, Sky News has reported.
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Newsitsu secures partnership with Emirates Stadium
The health-focused Asian-inspired brand has signed a deal with catering business Delaware North, which will see it deliver its sushi to the hospitality boxes at Arsenal’s football ground
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InterviewsJKS: Diversity can’t be a tick box exercise
There needs to be a belief in the benefits of a more diverse workforce if businesses are to make meaningful progress, JKS Restaurants’ co-founder Sunaina Sethi says
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InterviewsBeyond burgers: How Bleecker is using its platform for good
Founder Zan Kaufman talks to MCA about the evolution of the now £10m-plus turnover business and why she is resolute in her mission to focus on the best burger she can produce
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NewsHospitality trade bodies criticise focus of government’s proposed industry strategy
The strategy will focus on eight sectors which offer the highest growth opportunity for the economy and business, says the government, but UKHospitality and the BBPA warn this risks wider economic growth
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NewsThousands of bar staff will be trained to spot drink-spikers
The Home Office is to set aside £250,000 to pay for the training, from next month, with 10,000 staff expected to complete it by the spring, as the government moves to make spiking a specific crime
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NewsWagamama voted UK’s most diverse restaurant workplace
Judges of the Diversity Award were impressed by the makeup of Wagamama’s workforce in terms of general diversity, gender and age, according to a survey from the FT and Statista.
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Analysis & InsightBrands can drive profitability through value message
Value is not about price, it is the experience you provide to your customers, MCA’s Restaurant Conference heard
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InterviewsKFC: ‘There is still tremendous opportunity for growth’
The fried chicken brand is looking to ‘step-change growth’, through innovation, enlarging its footprint, and new formats, with a multi-million-pound investment planned to upgrade its restaurants, MD Meg Farren tells MCA’s Restaurant Conference