All articles by Hannah Currie – Page 21
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Interviews
Rare Restaurants: We are embracing a truly diverse workforce
CEO Martin Williams is prioritising an inclusive culture which stamps out barriers to growth for its increasingly diverse workforce
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Analysis & InsightDelivery and takeaway sales see slowdown in December
Restaurant groups steadily recover their delivery and takeaway sales in 2023, but growth has slowed to well below the rate of inflation
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NewsNQ64 launches new laser quest concept
The venture will see the retro arcade bar group expand its existing site in Digbeth to include a 2,750 sq. ft laser quest arena, with future plans to return to existing sites and improve the offering.
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Analysis & InsightQSR outpacing restaurants as consumers trade down
The fast-food market is forecast to grow rapidly driven by continued physical expansion into key travel hubs and a low-ticket appeal for value conscious consumers
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InterviewsRare Restaurant’s Rising Star proves ‘the sky is the limit’
Rare Restaurants CEO Martin Williams nominates his operations director Sean Weeraratna for MCA’s Rising Star award, showcasing his rapid ascent through the ranks as a prime example of the potential within the sector
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NewsReimagining the digital guest experience at Hostech 2024
Offering a unique perspective on the digital guest journey, JKS Restaurants will discuss its data-driven approach in a cross department panel at this year’s hospitality tech conference.
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NewsCarlsberg Marston’s scrapping of Burton Union System ‘hugely disappointing’
The historic brewing system is being retired at Burton-on-Trent after the joint venture revealed it was no longer viable
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NewsCompass Group in “advanced talks” to buy rival CH&Co
The £475m deal would see the global catering business take over its rival, which operates at landmark venues including Kew Gardens and the Royal Opera House
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NewsArkell’s increases sales by over 20%
The pub operator and family brewer saw buoyant sales in the year to March 2023, but described the period as ”very challenging” for the pub sector.
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InterviewsPunch Pubs: We’re not sitting in an ivory tower when we talk about sustainability
In the next finalist profile for the Sustainability category at the MCA Hospitality Awards, Punch discusses the importance of striking the right note whilst engaging publicans in its journey to net zero
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NewsSpaghetti House to roll out new concept
The Italian restaurant group has created a modern trattoria-style spin off of the existing Spaghetti House
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NewsHeartwood Collection increases turnover in “difficult market”
The pub and brasserie brand reported turnover of £60.3m in the year to June 2023, with considerable focus on preparing for expansion
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Chopstix, Bubbleology, Loungers, Taco Bell, YiQi and more
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NewsCornish Bakery plans to ‘double or triple in size’
The 60-strong bakery brand continues to seek rapid expansion after a “game-changing” rebrand, and is hiring a new managing director to achieve these ambitions.
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InterviewsChopstix: We haven’t forgotten our roots
Inspired by its founders’ own journey into hospitality, the noodle bar brand is committed to supporting colleagues from diverse and under-represented backgrounds climb through the ranks, according to the latest finalist profile for the MCA Hospitality Awards’ Diversity Leadership Programme category
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Analysis & InsightFestive trading paints improving market picture
Easing inflation and more reliable train services boosted market metrics during the festive period, as data from Lumina Intelligence shows increasing consumer confidence and more people eating out
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News'Endless' business cost increases risk inflationary spike
With hospitality among the highest contributor to the growth in inflation rate in December, continued business cost rises could reverse a downward inflationary trend in recent months
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NewsXP Factory doubles revenues for second year
The experiential leisure business, which operates the Escape Hunt and Boom Battle Bar brands, reported group turnover of circa £44.5m in the 12 months to 31 December 2023
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NewsMooboo launches new speciality coffee concept
The bubble tea operator has announced a new venture which is set to debut in High Street Kensington, offering speciality coffee with an on-site roastery.
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InterviewsThe Salad Kitchen sees scope for 100 sites
The London-based salad bowl concept plans to turbocharge growth on a nationwide scale through franchisng, with a long-term ambition to be “bigger than Pret”, founders Sam Cole and Ross Cannon tell MCA.