All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 9
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NewsRichard Caring apologises for Ivy’s demand for supplier discount
The restauranteur said the letter, which stated a “mandatory” 2.5% discount on invoices, was “totally incorrect” and had not been approved
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Event News‘There is still an education piece to be done around social media marketing’
Brands could be using more than just popular social channels, such as Instagram and TikTok, to boost website traffic and engagement, according to JP Then, founder and CEO at Slerp.
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NewsWagamama launches major new brand campaign
‘Food is Life’ builds on the brand’s belief that food is more than fuel with the new campaign celebrating the everyday moments when food brings people together
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Event NewsPho: ‘Digital touchpoints are important, but so is human connection’
Targeted content and personalisation are effective at driving awareness and engagement, but brands need to remember that real life experiences help create that emotional connection with a customer, Pho’s marketing director Libby Andrews told Hostech
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Analysis & InsightConfidence in the sector remains low
Only 15% of hospitality leaders in Britain feel confident about the future of the sector in general, according to the latest Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Sona.
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NewsRevel Collective appoints new CFO
Matthew Fowler joins the Revolution and Peach Pubs operator following the departure of outgoing chief financial officer Danielle Davies
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Analysis & InsightPizza delivery faces battleground on price
Despite being a staple menu item on delivery platforms, pizza prices rose only 2% year-on-year – well below the 6% average seen across the QSR sector, new data from Meaningful Vision finds.
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NewsGusto appoints advisors for strategic review
The Palatine-backed Italian restaurant group is understood to be working with Interpath as it seeks to secure additional investment to drive the business forward
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NewsUK wage growth slows as unemployment hits high
Average wage growth was up 5.2% in the three months to April, down from 5.5% the previous month, while unemployment reached its highest level in four years, according to the latest ONS data.
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NewsMcDonald’s: ‘Creating a safe, respectful workplace has even greater focus for us’
The business has taken “numerous steps” to ensure that everyone who comes to work at the business “feels safe, seen and supported” following allegations of misconduct
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NewsBuzzworks achieves B Corporation certification
The Scottish hospitality business said that becoming B Corp certified was “much more than a mere badge – it’s a commitment, to put people and plant first while delivering exceptional hospitality”.
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NewsPopeyes UK secures new £43m banking facilities
Alongside its existing support from owner TDR Capital, the new facilities give the QSR brand the flexibility to execute its plan to open around 45 restaurants this year.
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NewsKate Nicholls promoted to chair of UKHospitality
UKHospitality’s Kate Nicholls has been promoted to chair, with current deputy Allen Simpson to become the new CEO, and Steve Cassidy taking on the role of president.
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NewsKFC: ‘All this new competition is a good thing’
Far from seeing it as a challenge, KFC UK & Ireland’s general manager Rob Swain is embracing the competition in the fried chicken market and doubling down on the brand’s commitment to growth, he tells MCA.
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InterviewsYoung’s: ‘London is alive and kicking’
With positive sales momentum continuing for the pub operator, CEO Simon Dodd speaks to MCA about its investment plan for the coming year, its upcoming loyalty debut and the prospects for future acquisitions
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Analysis & InsightQSR operators lead growth in the eating and drinking out market
Travel is expected to be the best performing segment of the total eating and drinking out market in 2025, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightBill’s: ‘We were in a scary place when it came to tech and innovation’
The all-day brand was determined to get out from behind the tech curve, with effective change management, a solid brand proposition and core goals key to its successful evolution, MD Tom James tells MCA’s Hostech
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Analysis & InsightMarugame Udon appoints new UK business head
Candice Nesbitt will head up Marugame Udon UK & Ireland, with interim CEO Sam McIntyre taking on a new role at Marugame’s US business
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Analysis & InsightGDK and True deal typifies renewed confidence in sector M&A
The recent deal adds to a growing crop of M&A transactions in the hospitality sector this year, with the partnership between GDK and True destined to offer more than just a boost to estate numbers, as MCA discovers
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NewsCornish Bakery targets 400 sites; appoints first property director
The 66-strong bakery chain sees “significant opportunity to grow across the UK”, with a focus on high street locations, MD Mat Finch exclusively tells MCA