All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 9
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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
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NewsMcDonald’s UK&I appoints new CMO
Ben Fox returns to the UK and Irish business, after five years in an international role for McDonald’s, to oversee all food strategy and marketing campaigns, and to lead the marketing team
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NewsYO! Sushi continues to focus on retail kiosk rollout
The sushi restaurant and kiosk operator opened 182 new kiosks over the 70-weeks to 31 March 2024, taking its total kiosk estate to 510, with revenue up by 63.2%, to £138.3m
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NewsHonest launches first digital loyalty scheme
The burger restaurant chain will launch Honest Insiders on 10 June, a digital rewards app which will offer exclusive rewards for customers, when they visit any of its 39 restaurants.
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NewsSides appoints MD to drive national expansion
Aaron Moore-Saxton joins the fried chicken business, launched by YouTube icons Sideman, to lead the charge on its plan to scale to 200 UK restaurants
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InterviewsCoffi Lab still targeting 50 new openings despite cost challenges
The dog-friendly coffee shop operator believes its openings target is “still possible”, but the increase in labour costs and the price of Arabica has “sharpened our focus”, founder James Shapland has told MCA.
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InterviewsMajestic: ‘Vagabond acquisition offers a huge data opportunity’
Majestic’s acquisition of wine bar concept Vagabond last year offers both parties the opportunity to strengthen their businesses through data, according to CEO John Colley