All articles by Hannah Currie – Page 26
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NewsKebhouze launches in UK with ‘biggest ever kebab house’
The international kebab brand, owned by Italian entrepreneur and social media star Gianluca Vacchi, has opened 24 stores in two years across Italy and Spain
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Analysis & InsightEating out occasions driven by necessity
Consumers are increasingly opting for low ticket meal occasions and affordable channels, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsHospitality industry ’breathing sigh of relief’ after RMT pay deal
Members of the biggest rail workers’ union voted to accept a deal to end their long-running dispute over pay - protecting hospitality businesses from RMT strikes over the critical festive period
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest opening and acquisition stories, including ZULA, Los Mochis, Azteca and Level X
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NewsRedemption Roasters to launch fresh crowdfunding campaign
The London-based coffee brand is set to launch a campaign with Crowdcube to expand its 10-strong estate and e-commerce channel
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NewsGreggs to open first ever ‘fine-dining’ bistro
The ”all-day dining destination” will serve a limited-edition breakfast, brunch and lunch menus from a Parisian-inspired designed space in Newcastle’s Fenwicks department store.
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NewsEG Group: Foodservice represents significant growth opportunity
The group’s foodservice gross profit increased by 24% to £174.1m in Q3 2023, boosted by improved margins across the UK and Ireland
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NewsPizza Punks targets nationwide rollout
The eight-strong pizza concept plans to expand into Edinburgh, Manchester, Cardiff and Birmingham next year, with four sites in major university cities to follow
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NewsFoodservice price inflation drops for fifth month in a row
Foodservice price inflation has dipped to 16.7% - its lowest since August 2022, according to the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index
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Analysis & InsightFestive food-to-go menu innovation
Christmas menus from Pret, Starbucks, Leon, Greggs, KFC and Subway lean on simple, traditional seasonal dishes - levelled up with premium and indulgent ingredients
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NewsDomino’s UK opens 50 stores this year
The pizza chain says it is on track to open a total of 60 stores before the end of the year, double the number opened in FY22
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NewsTRG shareholders approve sale to Apollo
In total, 93.53% TRG shareholders voted to approve the deal, which will see the Wagamama and Brunning & Price operator taken private
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NewsBerenjak goes international with Dubai location
JKS Restaurants has identified growth opportunites in the Middle East, after the group’s Sri Lankan restaurant brand Hoppers launched its first international outpost in Doha last year
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NewsClub Pret launches in France
Following its UK launch in April, the subscription service has expanded to France, while launching its first shop in Northern Ireland next month.
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NewsSSP launches new concept Café Local
The new travel-focused café and retail store concept has been developed by SSP for regional rail stations, with the first fifteen Café Local stores now open around the UK
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InterviewsLeon looks to nail tech innovation in omnichannel environment
The healthy fast food chain is exploring a solution around loyalty and personalisation, according to marketing director Mariam French
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest opening and acquisition stories, including Young’s, Sides, King Pins, Itsu, Phat Buns and more
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NewsTRG Concessions: ‘If you don’t change, you don’t evolve’
CEO Jon Knight discusses the division’s evolving menu management strategy, building relationships with franchise partners, and the behaviours of a varied travel hub consumer
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NewsCompetitive socialising grows at ‘unparalleled levels’
Encompassing a mix of experiential leisure activities such as golf, bowling and virtual reality, the sector has seen a 38% uptick in venues since 2018
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NewsAuntie Anne’s UK sees potential for 90 new stores
Master franchisee Freshly Baked has signed a new contract extension, with the potential of adding 90 stores to Auntie Anne’s UK portfolio