All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 62
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NewsTen Entertainment sees sales +50%
The bowling and family entertainment centre group achieved a 52.6% increase in total sales for the 26 weeks to 26 June 2022, compared to 2019 figures
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NewsMarston’s marketing 50 non-core pubs
Marston’s has placed a package of around 50 non-core pubs on the market which no longer satisfy its pub strategy.
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NewsMcDonald’s warns customers about product shortages
Posters have been put up in the windows of a number of its UK restaurants stating that some ingredients may be temporarily unavailable due to issues with its supply chain
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NewsBrasserie Bar Co names new ops directors
Brasserie Bar Co has promoted both Tom Palfreeman and Sam Wood from his roles as regional directors at the pub and restaurant group
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NewsR&D spend in hospitality falls by 21%
Spend on innovation in the hospitality sector fell by more than fifth in Q1 2022, illustrating the cost pressures on the sector, according to funding specialist Catax
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NewsDirty Bones partners with Hero Brands
The partnership will see the NYC-inspired food and cocktail concept using Hero Brands’ franchising expertise and network to accelerate its growth in the UK
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InterviewsAnglian Country Inns: ‘UK tourism is a hot market’
The continuing popularity of holidays in the UK means the property market is “pretty dry for decent freehold pubs”, managing James Nye tells MCA
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NewsGovernment ads to warn of needle spiking
Students beginning university in September are to be targeted with government ads warning them about the risk of being spiked with needles in nightclubs.
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Analysis & InsightPub numbers dropped 7,000 in a decade
The total number of pubs in England and Wales now stands at less than 40,000, according to research from Altus Group
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NewsPret reports H1 revenue up 230% on 2021
The food to go brand said regional sales had outstripped growth in the capital on a like-for-like and total revenue basis, with the group returning to profit in March
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NewsStonegate places 75 pubs on the market
The package of former Ei Group freehold pubs has been valued at up to £100m, with the sites located across England and Wales
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NewsTRG appoints former Costa and Waitrose FD as non-exec
Loraine Woodhouse joins The Restaurant Group as a non-executive director, effective today.
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InterviewsSlim Chickens on target for +30 sites this year
The fried chicken brand, which is opening four sites today, has at least four additional restaurants planned in 2022, including its first drive-thru location, Satnam Leihal, CEO at parent company Boparan Restaurant Group told MCA.
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NewsBBPA calls for permanent tax relief
Responding to the government’s consultation on capital allowances, the BBPA called for a permanent 100% deduction for investment in capital allowance to be introduced
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NewsPapa Johns UK appoints new MD
Rob Payne has been appointed as the new managing director of the pizza company, following Liz Williams’ promotion in May
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InterviewsVaulkhard Group: ‘We have reset our business’
The North East operator refocused its business during the pandemic, shifting from late-night bars to day-time venues, director and co-owner Ollie Vaulkhard told MCA
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NewsCut to VAT proposed by No 10
The suggestion to temporarily reduce the level from 20% is said to have come from the prime minister’s chief of staff Steve Barclay, but it’s understood the Treasury is “not buying it”
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NewsKleiner re-appointed Comptoir chairman despite AGM result
Founder Tony Kitous voted against the resolution to re-elect Richard Kleiner, but a board meeting held after the AGM saw him reappointed
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Analysis & InsightDisabled being denied full access to hospitality
Almost half of disabled consumers feel their choice of pub, restaurant or cafe is limited due to unsuitable access needs, a new survey has found
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Analysis & InsightYoung people pull back on eating out
There was a reduction in the number of 18-34 year-olds eating and drinking out across all day parts over the last quarter, according to Lumina Intelligence.