All articles by Hannah Currie
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NewsCard payments to be permitted on gaming machines
UKHospitality and the British Beer and Pub Association said the change was a significant victory for pubs and would protect a significant revenue stream
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NewsRedCat appoints new group property director
David Roberts joins the Rooney Anand-chaired pub business from Stonegate, and replaces Kamran Aziz, who is entering retirement
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NewsOle & Steen dials up premium positioning for new summer menu
The launch has been designed with the Danish ethos Hygge, with a focus on seasonal and speciality ingredients
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InterviewsFazenda ready to take brand to ‘the next level’
After making its London debut last year, co-founder and managing director Tomás Maunier tells MCA the premium rodizio bar and grill is aiming for five or six sites in the capital
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Black Sheep Coffee, Punch Pubs, Pizza Pilgrims and Sunday in Brooklyn
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NewsAfrikana Kitchen: UK restaurant market ‘the best it’s ever been’
Managing director Matthew Wood tells MCA the chain could reach 50 sites in the next two to three years, with a focus on developing its kiosk format
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NewsCoffee and quick City lunch culture on the wane
As cost of living continues to drive significant consumer behaviour change, burger chains are benefiting as diners tighten their purse strings, while pizza chains are losing ground to their fast food rivals
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NewsMitesh Patel joins Domino’s
Patel joins the pizza business as a non-executive director, after similar experience at Pizza Hut UK between 2018 and 2020
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NewsHospitality vacancies remain above pre-pandemic levels
Labour market stagnation shows a need to incentivise investment for businesses, according to UKHospitality chief Kate Nicholls
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NewsFazenda reports record £27m sales
The premium rodizio bar and grill operator saw year-on-year growth of 34.4% in 2023, and is actively looking for opportunities within London and mainland Europe
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NewsBuns from Home lines up five new openings
The London-based bakery chain will have grown from 6 sites to over 21 in just over a year, with its next opening set for Charing Cross Road in a weeks time
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NewsFulham Shore revenue nears £100m
The Franco Manca and The Real Greek operator remains optimistic, with financial headroom for further expansion, after it was acquired by Toridoll in July 2023
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NewsVarious Eateries drives sales through new openings
Executive chairman Andy Bassadone says the business will continue to prioritise the integrity of its brands over short-term financial gain, as its latest results see group like-for-like sales marginally down
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InterviewsBangers: ‘There’s an opportunity for premium breakfast in London’
The founders of the fledgling breakfast concept see potential to expand its reach across the capital, as early signs show strong demand for its first dine-in site in Shoreditch
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NewsExperiential concepts to drive pub and bar turnover growth
Brands such as Flight Club, Boom Battle Bar and NQ64 continue to demonstrate resilience and are expected to see robust growth in 2024
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Analysis & InsightHospitality leaders remain cautious amid improved consumer spending
Business confidence has been weakened by pressure on wage costs despite signs of recovery in the sector, according to CGA
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NewsSoho House sees substantial membership growth
The private members club has seen a 20.4% increase in membership revenue, whilst in-house revenue saw a slight downturn year-on-year
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NewsGreggs hits 2,500 shop milestone
The food-on-the-go retailer plans to open between 140 and 160 new shops in 2024, with a focus on expanding its presence in travel hubs and roadside locations to reach more customers
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NewsI am Döner signs first location in Canada
The Think Hospitality-backed kebab brand is also currently in talks with prospective partners in the GCC, building on its existing dark kitchen launch in Dubai
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NewsPapa Johns advancing efforts to optimise UK business model
Interim CEO Ravi Thanawala has said additional strategic closures and re-franchising opportunities will be considered in the UK, as he remains confident the market can become profit accretive this year