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NewsHostmore sees further fall in like-for-likes
In a trading statement to accompany the group’s AGM today, the TGI Fridays operator reported a 3% decline in like-for-like sales for the 22 weeks to 4 June 2023 – down from -1% in the first 16 weeks.
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NewsCity Pub achieves 20% sales uplift; secures majority shareholding in Mosaic
The group reported a like-for-like sales increase of 13% for the first 23 weeks ended 4 June 2023, which it said would have been higher had it not been for the impact of the rail strikes.
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NewsChopstix opens first airport site
The Asian QSR concept has opened at London Luton Airport, marking a strategic step in its expansion plans to strengthen its position in travel hubs
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NewsPapa John’s takes 91 UK sites in-house
Establishing a corporate-owned restaurant portfolio is part of a strategy by the pizza group to reposition its UK portfolio and drive “above average” growth in the market
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NewsDomino’s completes sale of German associate
The pizza group received proceeds of £79.9m, which will be flowed through its capital allocation framework
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NewsYard Sale Pizza explores options
The brand has appointed Will Baxter and Payam Keyghobadi of Dow Schofield Watts, who advised the transactions of Banana Tree, Rosa’s Thai, Mowgli and Giggling Squid
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NewsChicken Cottage announces expansion drive
The 51-strong Halal fried chicken brand plans to open 20 new stores over the next two years
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NewsAndrew Walker joins Zambrero
The former Eat CEO has joined the Metric Capital Partners-backed burrito brand as an advisor
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NewsDiageo appoints Debra Crew as interim CEO
Crew has taken the interim position ahead of her scheduled appointment to the role on 1 July, with Sir Ivan Menezes currently in the hospital
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NewsHostmore appoints non-exec
The TGI Fridays operator has announced the appointment of Helena Feltham as an independent non-executive director
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NewsMelissa Wisdom appointed to Stonegate board
Stonegate Group has promoted sales and marketing director Melissa Wisdom to chief commercial officer, replacing Suzanne Baker
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NewsSunak under fire as Covid inquiry probes ‘stupid’ Eat Out to Help Out scheme
The government said the scheme had a positive effect on the economy and jobs, and denied there was evidence it spread the virus
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NewsBillionaire Issa brothers use Asda’s assets to fund petrol station takeover
The brothers are using the supermarket chain’s assets to slash the debts in their forecourts business, The Sunday Times reports
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News‘The billionaires have won’: English pubs forced to close after owners demand full rent for lockdown
Publicans face bankruptcy and homelessness after losing their fight with Tory donors against Covid rent back-payments, The Observer reports
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NewsLeon to debut in Italy
Leon is to make its Italian debut in Rome this October, as part of a partnership between SSP Group and Italian rail station operator Grandi Stationi
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Masala Zone, Roxy Lanes, Wagamama, 200 Degrees, and more
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NewsBrewDog: Train strikes are devastating for business
Bars CEO James Brown said sales were down as by as much as 76% at its central London and travel hub adjacent locations
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NewsRhubarb acquired by Oak View Group
The deal for the high-end restaurant, bar and catering company is aimed at transforming the F&B at Oak View’s arenas, stadiums, and live entertainment venues in the UK and around the world
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NewsBook your tickets to MCA’s Pub Conference
Headline speakers include JD Wetherspoon’s chairman Tim Martin, Sarah Willingham, CEO, Nightcap and Stonegate chairman and founder Ian Payne
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NewsPret opens in Italy
Pret a Manger has debuted in Italy in Milan’s Malpensa Airport, as the first of 40 openings planned across the country