All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 50
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Analysis & InsightDrinks grow share of delivery occasions
With share up 15% so far this year, drinks represent a growing opportunity for operators, according to the latest CGA by NielsenIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker.
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NewsZizzi to launch new loyalty platform
Zillionaire’s Club will reward customers each time they visit its restaurants, use click and collect or purchase Zizzi for delivery. There are also plans to link it to the brand’s retail products.
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NewsWimpy UK achieves 14% sales uplift
While sales rose during the six months to 31 August 2022, the Famous Brands owned business said the cost of living crisis had “eroded consumer confidence” in the UK.
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NewsCaffè Nero reports strong Q1 sales
Sales in the four months to the end September 2022 were at 107% of pre-pandemic levels, with the coffee chain planning for seven new UK openings in Q2
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NewsNando’s appoints new group CFO
The restaurant chain has appointed Matthew Edward Bennison as its new group chief financial officer, taking over from Luke Tait.
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NewsFurther rail strikes announced for November
Workers will walk out on 3, 5 and 7 November, with the unions threatening mass strikes heading into the winter
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NewsRevolution Bars Group is back in the black
The group turned around a £26.3m loss in 2021 to report a profit before tax of £2.1m in the 52 weeks to 2 July 2022, but recent sales have been hit by falling consumer confidence
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NewsRevolution Bars Group acquires Peach Pub Company
The operator of the Revolution and Revolucion de Cuba brands has acquired the 21-strong operator of premium food-led pubs for a consideration of £16.5m as it looks to diversify its growth strategy.
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NewsBeer supply threatened in run up to World Cup
GXO Logistics drivers, who deliver around 40% of UK beer, have announced they will go on strike between 31 October and 4 November over pay, Unite has said.
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Analysis & InsightLunch on the go purchases get the chop
Almost a third of consumers are now choosing to take a packed/home-made lunch into the office rather than purchase food on-the-go, according to data from Barclaycard.
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Analysis & InsightBar groups see 16% drop in like-for-likes
Like-for-like sales across Britain’s managed pub, bar and restaurant groups were down 3% on September 2021, but still up on pre-pandemic levels, according to the Coffer CGA Business Tracker
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NewsPaul UK announces move into franchising
The bakery and patisserie chain has secured its first franchise partner in the UK as it looks to drive store growth outside London.
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NewsFridays launches ‘Show Your Stripes’ campaign
The campaign, which encourages guests to ‘come as they are’, is part of major repositioning of the brand
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NewsRestaurants set to be hit by supplier strike action
Businesses including Wagamama, PizzaExpress and KFC are facing the possibility of “severe disruption” to their supply chain after GMB launched a strike vote at Best Food Logistics.
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NewsHeavenly Desserts to accelerate store openings
The high-end dessert parlour is looking to open 20 UK sites next year, and further its international reach, managing director Yousif Aslam tells MCA
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News‘Alcohol duty freeze would have saved £300m’
The announcement by new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is a “huge blow” for the sector which is facing “out of control” costs, according to BBPA chief executive Emma McClarkin
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NewsHospitality workers losing £200m a year in tip deductions, Labour claims
The party has pledged to “stamp out” unfair deductions and will set out plans this week to ensure employers allocate all tips to staff
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Analysis & InsightLate night businesses facing ‘untenable’ energy costs
Many businesses are facing an increase in energy costs of +300% despite the government’s support package, the NTIA has said.
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NewsCaffè Nero and Waitrose link up on loyalty
The coffee chain and the supermarket retailer have embarked on a new partnership which will see benefits offered to each other’s customers through a linked reward scheme.
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NewsInn Collection secures further Welsh property
The group has completed on its second Welsh site – The Bull in Beaumaris on the Isle of Anglesey – for an undisclosed sum, taking its estate to 32 sites.