All articles by Hannah Currie – Page 2
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NewsCineworld set to unveil restructuring plan
Around half a dozen Cineworld cinemas could begin a closure process immediately, Sky News reports
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NewsPasta Evangelists begins franchise rollout
The brand is opening two Pasta Emporiums under franchise in London as part of plans roll out a 20 sites over the next five years
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NewsBrighton Pier Group sales affected by poor weather
In a trading update, the business said the state of the late-night sector continues to present trading challenges in the group’s bars division
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NewsDishoom to make US debut with New York café collaboration
The Indian restaurant group will cross the pond for a partnership with French brasserie Pastis, focused on breakfast dishes
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NewsChaiiwala adds three drive-thrus to pipeline
The Indian street food café has opened its largest UK store, and second drive-thru outside Blackburn in Mellorbrook, with plans to roll-out the format
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NewsChristmas 2024 bookings up by 54%
The festive season is already looking positive for hospitality – with group reservations looking to be particularly popular, according to Zonal
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NewsRoasting Plant Coffee raises $10m to accelerate outlet growth
The specialty coffee roaster and café chain plans to open new sites in strategic locations, including London, Washington DC, New York, and Chicago
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InterviewsSandwich Sandwich: ‘We want to make lunchtime exciting again’
Co-owner Joshua Kleiner shares his plans to shake up London’s lunch scene, as the Bristol-based business lands in the capital to showcase its deep-filled, stacked sandwiches
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NewsNTIA demands action to save Boxpark Shoreditch
The advocacy group said Hackney Council’s failure to protect the food and entertainment space from closure would be a ”glaring oversight”
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest opening stories, including Farmer J, Kanada-Ya, Popeyes and more
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NewsMcDonald’s promotes Daniel Smith to VP Operations
Smith has spent nearly 14 years at the fast food business, most recently as delivery director for McDonald’s UK & Ireland
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NewsProper Slice BYGB lands in London
As another New York-style pizza concept tries its hand in the capital, MCA looks at Gibran Baydoun’s latest venture, which brings its cult-like status from Brooklyn via Singapore
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NewsHeineken UK partners with Net Zero Now
The pub and brewing business will become an industry partner of The Net Zero Pubs and Bars Initiative, supporting climate action across the hospitality industry
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NewsSwingers launches new carnival experience
Inspired by the grandeur of the Belle Époque period, Swingers Carnival promises a lively atmosphere of vintage décor, sparkling lights, and carnival games
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Analysis & InsightRestaurants become best-performing channel in June
While the Euros brought sports fans into pubs for match days, the damp weather kept people away from beer gardens and terraces
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InterviewsHeavenly Desserts taps into growing demand for brunch
The dessert brand’s latest menu launch enters a new daypart, offering South-Asian twists and a range of health-conscious options
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NewsMarston’s disposal of Carlsberg JV a ‘transformational transaction’
In a trading update, CEO Justin Platt said selling its 40% stake in Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company marks a pivotal step to become a focused, pure-play pub company
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NewsTortilla revenues drop in H1 amid new strategic vision
The fast-casual Mexican group says it has seen “early signs of progress” against a newly outlined strategy to improve UK profitability and invest in brand growth
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NewsHospitality to play ‘critical role’ in reducing economic inactivity
UKHospitality has backed government’s plans to reform the employment support system, and get Britain working again
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NewsIn pictures: Costa unveils refreshed New Oxford Street store
The new design, which has also been rolled out at the brand’s Tooley Street site, offers touch screen ordering and a dedicated collection point to speed up service