Hannah Currie
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NewsCommunity pub numbers grow dramatically
There has been a 62.6% jump in community-owned pubs over the past five years, according to figures from the trade body Co-operatives UK
NewsHospitality leaders plead for no Christmas train strikes
Companies including Wasabi, Greene King, Fuller’s, and Mitchells & Butlers have signed an open letter to the Transport Secretary, RMT, ASLEF and Rail Delivery Group
NewsBrakspear appoints Honeycomb Houses operations manager
Rawling joins the group within its 10-strong managed pubs division, after 19 years at Fuller’s
InterviewsVagabond: AI has massive potential for our business
The self-pour wine bar concept is exploring the role of AI in enhancing the guest experience, operations director Christobell Giles said
NewsSlug & Lettuce reveals brand repositioning
The Stonegate-owned cocktail bar chain has reopened its flagship venue in Deansgate, Manchester, the first of its sites to experience a redesign aligned with an “evolved brand vision”
NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Arc Inspirations, Miss Millie’s, Joe & The Juice and more
NewsDiageo ‘well-positioned’ to deliver despite uncertainty
The global drinks brand will continue to invest in marketing and innovation, CEO Debra Crew has said
NewsFive Guys eyes transport hubs for expansion
CEO John Eckbert says that the burger chain could grow by 150 sites in the coming years, and is “desperate” to open a restaurant at Heathrow
Analysis & InsightNightclub numbers see sharp decline
Changing consumer habits and Covid-related closures have led to a 30% decline in nightclubs since the start of the pandemic, according to CGA and AlixPartners
InterviewsNWTC sees 60-site potential for The Botanist
COO Amber Wood says the the group has a “strong pipeline for next year”, with new openings set for Brighton and Bournemouth
InterviewsShepherd Neame: Demand remains strong
The Kent-based brewer and pub operator forsees a period of significant investment in its 296 pub estate, after recording record revenue growth in the year to June.
Analysis & InsightStaycations boost pubs and bars despite wet July
Despite wet conditions, pubs and bars have seen a +2.1ppt boost in share as consumers prioritised social-led channels during the summer period
NewsTGI Fridays appoints people and culture director
Steph Williams joins the American-inspired restaurant chain from B&M Retail, where she spent 11 years as head of human resources.
InterviewsBuzzworks targets Scotland’s central belt for next expansion phase
The bar and restaurant group will continue to target growth in Scotland’s towns and suburbs and aims to reach 30 sites by 2026, according to managing director and co-founder Kenny Blair
InterviewsKibou shifts expansion focus to bigger city centres
Japanese restaurant chain Kibou is targeting large sites and high footfall locations as it looks beyond the South of England and Midlands, MD Sam Horswill tells MCA
NewsUK’s first drone takeaway service to launch next year
The Dublin-based company already delivers meals and groceries in Ireland via drone, and has now applied for a licence in the UK.
NewsBurger King raises concerns over energy suppliers
A number of food and drink businesses have expressed concerns over the behaviour of gas and electricity companies in submissions made to Ofgem.
NewsFallow team reveals chicken shop concept
FOWL will be taking over a pub previously run by the Cubitt House Group, and is being described as a ‘chicken shop like no other’
NewsSport boosts sales for UK pubs despite weather
The Champions League delivered strong footfall and great sales for the on trade. with over 6.6 million pints served across the UK
InterviewsThunderbird Fried Chicken: We will fight for our market share
The TriSpan-backed brand is keen to rival its larger competitors and will focus on central locations through a predominantly franchised model, CEO Paul Gilchrist tells MCA