All articles by Hannah Currie – Page 25
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NewsFSA agrees restaurants must put allergy information on menus
The food standards agency has said it would like to see written allergen information be mandated in the non-prepacked sector, including restaurants and coffee shops
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Analysis & InsightMajority of consumers protecting spend in restaurants and bars
Almost two thirds (63%) of people said they will spend at least at much as they did before in the restaurant and bars sector in 2024
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Analysis & InsightConsumers spending less on a late night out
Total spend on a night out has decreased by 2.1% to £73.19 per person on average, now more in line with expenditures in Autumn last year
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Analysis & InsightRekom UK: The night time industry has always had to adapt
As socialising habits shift, the late-night operator has refocused its efforts on the bar sector, chairman Peter Marks tells MCA
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Analysis & Insight‘Solid’ sales performance for hospitality businesses last month
November was a strong month for pubs, where like-for-like sales were 5.0% ahead of 2022, whilst restaurant growth reached 4.9%.
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Analysis & InsightPint sales decrease -2.1% in second week of December
Last year’s sales were driven by the World Cup quarter finals, creating a -2.1% drop year-on-year in the second week of December
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NewsRedCat launches campaign for better mental health awareness
The pub investment vehicle has joined up with Hospitality Action to launch the #CheckPlease campaign
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InterviewsGail’s: ‘The key is authenticity’
With ambitions to double the size of the bakery business over the next couple of years, managing director Marta Pogroszewska says an inclusive leadership model is critical to Gail’s workforce success
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InterviewsCreams: ‘We have a maniacal focus on driving innovation’
CEO Everett Fieldgate speaks to MCA about the dessert café revolution, the brand’s hyper-fixation on innovation, and the challenges of plagiarism as a market leader.
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NewsNando’s continues strong sales momentum
The peri-peri chicken concept has seen “continued steady recovery” with revenue for the UK & Ireland hitting £976.5m in the period ending February 2023, compared to £819.2m in 2022
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee franchisee receives funding boost
The deal will enable Moonglow Trading to open four Black Sheep Coffee franchises including in South Gate House, Cardiff and the High Street, Oxford.
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NewsFireaway Pizza to launch crowdfunding campaign
With an external investor committed to £200,000, the funding round will help expand central operations, brand reach, and enhance Fireaway’s technology platform.
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NewsOfgem proposals ‘much needed’ for hospitality businesses
The energy regulator has has launched a statutory consultation on proposals to ensure businesses get the highest standards of service
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NewsAzzurri Group to test bidders’ appetite next year
The ASK Italian and Coco di Mama operator, which is owned by Towerbrook Capital Partners, has begun talks with investment bankers according to Sky News
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including BrewDog, Patisserie Valerie, BAM Karaoke Box and more
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NewsKFC accused of ‘thwarting efforts’ to stop fast food outlets near schools
An investigation by The Times has claimed that at least 43 local councils in England and Wales have had their anti-obesity policies challenged by KFC since 2017
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News35.9 million pints sold in first week countdown to Christmas
In the first week of December, draught pint sales are up by +2.3% year-on-year, with stout and ale seeing the largest gains during the period
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NewsImmigration changes to ‘shrink talent pool’ for hospitality businesses
Government plans to cut the levels of legal migration into the UK will create greater labour shortages across the industry, hospitality leaders have warned
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NewsBanana Tree adds three and launches first breakfast menu
The Big Table Group’s Pan-Asian restaurant brand is set to roll out a new breakfast offering, after an initial trial at its new site in Greenwhich
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NewsHeavenly Desserts launches first kiosk format
The smaller ‘Pico’ restaurant format marks the brand’s fifth location in Scotland, and will showcase Heavenly Desserts’ recent menu revamp