All articles by Hannah Currie – Page 17
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InterviewsCornish Bakery: ‘We see more opportunities than obstacles’
The 60-strong bakery company’s strategy is to build a bigger business that thinks and feels like an independent, with a pipeline of ten additional openings scheduled for 2024.
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, including Roxy Leisure, JW Lees, Bewiched, CUPP and more
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NewsDishoom sees record staff retention
Managing director Brian Trollip said the brand is experiencing its lowest ever staff turnover, and explains how nurturing a culture based on strong values is creating a more engaged workforce.
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NewsGovernment ‘committed to filling vacancies in hospitality’
Minister for Employment Jo Churchill discussed the work the Department for Work and Pensions has been undertaking to tackle labour issues across the sector
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InterviewsBrasseria Family eyes ‘iconic’ London neighbourhoods
The all-day Italian “brasseria” concept has raised over £1.2m through crowdfunding to open a third site in South Kensington and sees potential for at least five to six sites in the capital, according to co-founder Alberto Fraquelli.
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InterviewsMcMullen’s: ‘There has been a continued positive buzz in the capital’
The Hertfordshire-based pub operator will focus future acquisitions on trading pubs and hotels in London and prime Southeast locations and reports buoyant trading in the capital as tourism and Christmas parties returned in recent months.
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InterviewsHow JKS is unlocking growth through the digital guest journey
The group delves into strategic integration of its reservation platform with the guest digital experience, and how this is improving operational efficiency and driving revenue growth
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Analysis & InsightReduced train strikes drive dinner occasions
Improved consumer confidence bolstered eating and drinking out market penetration year-on-year in Q4 2023, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightQSR increases food-to-go market share
Coffee and sandwich shops have seen the steepest decline in food-to-go share of occasions, whilst quick-service restaurants have been boosted by consumers opting for drive-thru.
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NewsSessions: The role of technology is “absolutely critical”
Director of product and data Stefan Marjanovic says tech will create growth opportunities as food brand licensing platform also looks to boost physical site numbers
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NewsMarugame Udon leveraging tech for rapid growth
Marugame Udon is making sure its tech stack is complimentary to the brand’s ambitions for rapid growth through franchising, CEO Keith Bird told MCA’s Hostech conference
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, including Slug & Lettuce, Wingers, Marco Pierre White, Black Cat Club, Carousel and more
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NewsConfidence amongst hospitality leaders ‘beaten down’ by cost pressures
41% of leaders feel confident about the hospitality market over the next 12 months, with 57% optimistic about their own business prospects
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NewsRosa’s Thai plans to experiment with “tech-led format”
FD Tsara Taylor told MCA’s Hostech conference that the brand sees potential to experiment with ‘express’ or ‘tech-driven’ formats going forward
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NewsPopeyes launches breakfast range across UK
The US chicken franchise has announced a nationwide rollout of new menu items, including the Popeyes Big Cajun Roll and a Bacon Roll meal deal for £1.99
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Analysis & InsightDelivery and takeaway sales up 4%
Growth in January was powered by deliveries and increased prices, rather than takeaways and order volumes, according to CGA by NIQ
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NewsCosta launches cafe collaboration with Sainsbury’s
With an investment exceeding £3m, Costa has unveiled initial plans to open 11 new stores within Sainsbury’s supermarkets in 2024
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Event NewsWingstop, Joe & The Juice, Taco Bell and Krispy Kreme at the Food to Go Conference
MCA’s annual conference returns to the The Ham Yard Hotel London tomorrow (March 5), with sessions from leading operators including Pret, Leon, Ole & Steen and more
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NewsPho lines up new openings
The Vietnamese restaurant group aims to open six or seven sites in 2024, starting with new restaurant openings in Glasgow city centre and Baker Street, London, this spring
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NewsPermanently Unique launches new restaurant and music venue
Louis will open in Manchester’s Spinningfields this autumn as a dinner-only venue offering Italian-American cuisine and live entertainment