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NewsFranco Manca appoints new marketing director
Sorrel Ward joined the Fulham Shore owned pizza restaurant operator this month, from her previous role as head of marketing at The City Pub Group.
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NewsRail misery even on no-strike days as driver shortage bites
Lives are blighted and the economy is suffering while union disputes and the Covid fallout drive cancellations, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsBattersea Power Station aims to offer something for everyone
The new venue has a curated F&B offer to balance all price points and palates, head of leasing Sam Cotton tells MCA
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NewsPavli takes on further NED role
Paul Pavli has become a non-executive director at Black Rock Restaurants in Brighton which operates The Coal Shed and The Salt Room concepts.
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NewsGDK appoints new FD
The Hero Brands owned business has appointed Kevin Giudici as its new finance director.
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NewsGovernment partnership key to net zero success
Hospitality businesses are committed to reducing their carbon footprint, but cash flow is tight so additional financial incentives are needed, UKHospitality has said
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NewsMcDonald’s UK customers still attracted by its value
Despite the impact of high inflation and energy prices, consumers are still returning to the fast-food chain for “the value we offer”, president and CEO Chris Kempczinski has said.
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NewsStarbucks to expand coverage in Sainsbury’s
At least 30 new Starbucks cafes are expected to open within Sainsbury’s stores by the end of 2022.
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Shake Shack, Albert’s Schloss, Street Greek, Gail’s Bakery and more.
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NewsCity sees workers return amid economic downturn
Uncertain times have pulled City of London staff back to offices, The Times reports
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NewsRosa’s Thai makes international debut
The Thai concept, which operates 33 UK restaurants, has opened its 34th and first international site in Dubai
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NewsPunch Pubs appoints marketing & strategy director
Andrew Carlill, formerly of The Big Table Group, has joined Punch Pubs on an interim basis
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NewsHostmore appoints marketing director
Debby Newman has been appointed marketing director for Fridays, which is currently undergoing a major brand repositioning
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NewsRare Restaurants appoints Clearwater International
CEO Martin Williams has confirmed that advisors have been appointed to assess the group’s strategic options
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NewsIn pictures: Tasty by Greggs opens in London
Greggs has launched what it dubs is its most Instagrammable concept yet with its second Primark tie-up.
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NewsHospitality campaigners to make trio of demands in protest
HospoDemo will stage a protest at Parliament Square next month, urging the government to safeguard the industry from collapse
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NewsNTIA: ‘Rise in alcohol duty will push many into the red’
A double-digit duty increase will reduce margins and put thousands of SMEs at risk, according to the Night Time Industries Association
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NewsCreams appoints new CEO
Everett Fieldgate, formerly of Yum! Brands and Costa Coffee, will take over as CEO while Othman Shoukat will continue as MD until the end of the year
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NewsZizzi to launch new loyalty platform
Zillionaire’s Club will reward customers each time they visit its restaurants, use click and collect or purchase Zizzi for delivery. There are also plans to link it to the brand’s retail products.
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NewsWimpy UK achieves 14% sales uplift
While sales rose during the six months to 31 August 2022, the Famous Brands owned business said the cost of living crisis had “eroded consumer confidence” in the UK.