All news articles – Page 52
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NewsMarcel Khan to appear at MCA’s Restaurant Conference
Just under one year into his role at the helm, the Fulham Shore CEO will share his strategic vision for the Franco Manca and Real Greek brands on 7 November
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NewsGreene King announces new executive board structure
Zoe Bowley becomes MD, Greene King pubs, while Wayne Shurvinton, Assad Malic and Maria Sebastian leave the business
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NewsBella Italia launches first loyalty app
The Italian restaurant chain will use the app to showcase new dishes, competitions and offers, with users eligible for a weekly £100 voucher giveaway in its ‘spin the wheel’ section
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NewsStonegate’s MiXR app hits one million downloads
The milestone marks a significant achievement in how the pub group is enhancing guest engagement across its 700+ managed venues, less than a year after the app’s launch
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NewsSalt Bae restaurant sees turnover drop
The Nusr-Et Steakhouse in London’s Knightsbridge reported £9.3m in turnover in 2023, down from £13.6m in 2022
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NewsVacancies fall below 100,000, but wage pressures remain
UKHospitality has cautioned against ‘excessive’ minimum wage increases, as vacancies in the foodservice and accommodation sector fall to 98,000 for the first time since Covid
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NewsYishay Malkov joins Soho House
The former Various Eateries CEO and Ivy Collection MD has joined the private members’ club as its UK & Europe MD
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NewsHawksmoor to double rate of expansion under new owners
The majority of this focus will be on America, though there could also be more UK restaurants if the right opportunities arise, according to CEO Will Beckett
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NewsStarbucks CEO: ‘We weren’t always delivering’
In an open letter as he takes charge of the coffee giant, Brian Niccol says there are opportunities to improve overwhelming menus, inconsistent product, and long waiting times
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NewsCooks Coffee delivers 23% sales uplift
The Esquires operator further reported a strong pipeline of new stores to add to its 83-strong estate across the UK and Ireland
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NewsJoseph Holt reports ‘steadily improving’ trading
The Manchester-based brewer and pub operator achieved £73.5m turnover in 2023, as it prepares to launch its new hotels arm
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NewsHostmore shares plunge 90%
The slump in shares means the company is valued at c£1.4m since it announced it has abandoned its takeover of the American TGI Fridays business
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NewsAdmiral acquires 18 pubs from Marston’s
The portfolio of wet-led establishments spans the UK, located in counties including Dorset, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire, and will bring Admiral’s estate to over 1,420 sites
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee achieving strong like-for-like growth
Same-store sales were up almost 13% last month, while the coffee shop operator has signed a franchise agreement for Northern Ireland, co-founder Gabriel Shohet tells MCA
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NewsSmashburger returns to expansion trail
The QSR brand, which is operated by Domino’s franchise MSG Group, is opening its first site since 2017 in Cambridge
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NewsKFC MD Meg Farren to speak at MCA’s Restaurant Conference
Farren will share her vision for the business as it nears £2bn in annual sales, including why the acquisition of more than 200 restaurants from EG Group represents a major opportunity
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NewsC&C Group trading in line with expectations
Net revenues are expected be down 3%, reflecting growth at Matthew Clark & Bibendum and the performance of its core and premium brands, offset by the disposal of its NAB business in Ireland
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NewsLuke Johnson joins board at Revolution Bars Group
The bar group has confirmed the appoinment of serial investor Johnson as non-executive chairman, following the retirement of Keith Edelman.
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NewsPopeyes to launch franchise with EG on the Move
EG on the Move, the forecourts and foodservice business controlled by Zuber Issa, is advertising for jobs at a new Popeyes in Wakefield
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NewsHostmore abandons acquisition of TGI Fridays
Hostmore has abandoned its reverse takeover of the American TGI Fridays business, with TGI Fridays in the UK expected to continue its operations under new ownership.