All news articles – Page 137
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NewsBräuhaus to make UK debut
Christie & Co is seeking franchise partners to roll out the concept across the UK, as the German brand looks to open up to 10 sites in the coming years
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NewsUK franchise market stays flat for Krispy Kreme
In its Q2 update, the doughnut chain said its UK franchise market remained flat - despite strong double-digit retail sales growth, according to CEO Mike Tattersfield
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NewsJamie Oliver unveils concept for Catherine Street venue
Jamie Oliver Catherine Street will open this November, showcasing British produce with ’considered yet accessible’ dishes
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NewsCaffè Nero trading at 112% of pre-pandemic levels
Caffè Nero has reported strong like-for-like growth between 1 March and 31 May 2023, with delivery and app sales continuing to grow
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NewsOver 30 pubs unlawfully demolished or converted, new figures show
Figures published by CAMRA show that over 30 pubs may have been demolished or converted without planning permission in the last six months.
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NewsWendy’s aims for 40 in UK
Wendy’s UK business has seen like-for-like sales growth, with the aim of operating c40 sites by the end of the year, according to chief executive Todd Penegor
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NewsLeon focused on growth in home market
The healthy food-to-go chain has seen ‘continual improvement’ in sales throughout 2022 and the first half of 2023, with management confident sales will recover further
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NewsProfitability ahead of expectations for Deliveroo
Deliveroo has reported ‘significant progress’ on profitability and cash flow in H1 2023, with growth in the UK & Ireland outperforming international
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NewsSSP extends contract with London City Airport
SSP Group has been awarded a seven-year contract extension at London City Airport, which will see it bring new concepts to the travel hub
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NewsIn pictures: Asian-inspired dining at Sexy Fish Manchester
Caprice Holdings will open its third Sexy Fish in Manchester’s Spinningfields this autumn, offering an opulent dining destination
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Insomnia Cookies, Sides, Brightside, and Emilia’s Crafted Pasta
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NewsChinese chain Heytea debuts in UK
The brand, which operates more than 1,000 sites in China, will open its first European site in London’s Chinatown
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NewsUKH urges industry to back calls to Ofgem
UKHospitality is urging the sector to support its calls for Ofgem to implement the recommendations of its energy market review.
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NewsNWTC appoints new COO
The Botanist operator has appointed former Cosy Club MD Amber Wood as its new chief operating officer
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NewsRoadchef sees visitor numbers recover
Roadchef saw over 47 million visitors to its services in 2022, while opening a McDonald’s drive-thru and pasta counter with Coco di Mama
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NewsBoparan expands presence in Spain with Lagardère
The group is opening its second Spanish site for Giraffe at Barcelona Airport, as part of a wider five-site franchise deal with Lagardère Travel Retail
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NewsPopeyes set to make Scottish debut
The fried chicken brand will open a drive-thru just outside Glasgow at Barrhead Retail Park, marking the company’s 12th opening in the UK in 2023.
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NewsAsma Khan: ‘It’s more than possible to hire a diverse team’
Hiring a diverse workforce is key to inspiring the next generation in hospitality, Darjeeling Express owner Asma Khan writes
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NewsTonkotsu: 'We’re never sitting still'
Maintaining steady growth with a sharp focus on delivering great quality food has been crucial for the restaurant brand, co-founder Emma Reynolds tells MCA.
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NewsPM urged to reassess rise in worker visa fees
British businesses are also calling upon Rishi Sunak to expand the shortage occupation list in an effort to plug labour shortages