All news articles – Page 177
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NewsCaffè Nero UK, Domino’s and Leon to speak at MCA’s Food to Go Conference
Big-name operators join the line-up for the 7 March event, with panels to be held on recruitment, coffee shop innovation and digital evolution
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NewsCoffee brand Bear secures investment
The Midlands-based Bear has closed an equity investment round, securing funding from Clark Group Investments to expand its store presence
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NewsGelato brand Amorino pushing forward to UK expansion
The Italian brand is looking to expand from 20 sites currently to 50 by the end of 2025 through its partnership with Seeds Consulting.
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NewsBoxpark pushes revenue past pre-pandemic levels
Group revenue rose by 24% vs the year ending April 2020, reflecting post-pandemic growth and changes across the business
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NewsNearly one-third of nightclubs lost since pandemic
Almost 30% of UK nightclubs have been lost, highlighting the urgency of support required by the sector, according to the Night Time Industries Association
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NewsIn pictures: MCA’s Hostech conference 2023
Highlights included presentations from Itsu’s chief customer officer Neil Miller, Burger King’s director of digital Tim Love and Gail’s head of e-commerce Rosie Hill.
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NewsChopstix: ‘Our app is driving up spend and visit frequency’
Introduced last summer, the Asian QSR brand has seen its app drive customer spend up by around £1 per transaction, marketing director Rob Burns told Hostech.
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NewsComptoir Group appoints marketing director
Nicole Goodwin, formerly of Big Drop Brewing Co. and Jägermeister UK, is now marketing director for the Lebanese and Mediterranean restaurant operator
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NewsPure: ‘Footfall levels in the capital give us the confidence to grow’
The food-to-go operator is keen to restart its growth plans following a strong return to trade over the past year, CEO Spencer Craig tells MCA
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NewsUKHospitality: ‘We cannot afford that level of economic pain’
Responding to the RMT’s rejection of its latest pay offer, UKHospitality has called for an urgent resolution to prevent further damage to the sector
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NewsRMT union rejects latest ‘dreadful’ pay offers
Mick Lynch vows strikes will continue for ‘as long as it takes’, Sky News reports
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NewsBack to the future? Devon diner hopes to revive spirit of Little Chef
First of new chain called Brightside gives nostalgic nod to 20th-century glory days of car travel, The Guardian reports
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NewsDirectors’ Deals: Wetherspoons founder Tim Martin tops up
Chairman Tim Martin buys 2.6m shares after 40% fall in the value of the pub company’s shares over the past 12 months, the FT reports
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NewsEnergy brokers under fire over ‘rip-off’ charges
Some are making fortunes by signing up small businesses to deals and quietly pocketing big commissions, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsNight time economy losses less severe than predicted
Independent businesses have nevertheless been disproportionately impacted, the Night Time Industries Association’s summit heard yesterday
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NewsSan Carlo and Gino D’Acampo look to collaborate on growth opportunities
The two Italian premium dining chains have stated they are eyeing further opportunities together in the UK and overseas
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NewsGordon Ramsay Group appoints marketing director
Megan Conneely has been appointed marketing director as the group continues to expand its casual dining brands
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NewsNero Group accelerates growth plans for Harris + Hoole and Coffee#1
Harris+Hoole has announced plans to restart its rollout programme while Coffee#1 saw sales exceeding £1.1m in January
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NewsDeliveroo fixed costs ‘too big' for the business
The delivery platform is cutting around 350 roles in response to “serious and unforseen econmic headwind”
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds-up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Brightside, Wagamama, Shake Shack, Pure and more