Shwetali Sapte
Shwetali joined MCA as senior news and finance reporter in March 2022.
Contact info
- Tel:
- +44 (0)1293 846578
- Email:
- Shwetali.sapte@mca-insight.com
NewsUKHospitality calls for online sales tax and reduced business rates
UKH urged the government to introduce an online sales tax to provide targeted reduction for business rates
- News
Beyond burgers: the rise of the plant-based patty
MCA explores how the explosion of plant-based burger offerings from the likes of Neat Burger, Halo Burger, Oowee Vegan and Flower Burger are disrupting the QSR market
- Analysis & Insight
Delivery sales plateau post-pandemic
Growth in delivery and takeaway has slowed post-pandemic, according to the CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home tracker
- Interviews
Vagabond sees ‘a lot of road ahead’ for expansion
The wine concept’s Heathrow debut will prepare it for nationwide, and eventually global expansion, founder and executive director Stephen Finch told MCA
- News
Marston’s reports return to operating profit
The pub operator announced stable trading, with like-for-like sales nearly back to pre-pandemic levels
- News
Rick Stein Restaurants launches flexible career scheme
The initiative offers flexible and part-time applicants the same benefits without any commitment to hours or shifts worked
- News
McDonald’s to launch on Deliveroo UK
The fast food giant has announced an expanded global partnership with the delivery aggregator
- News
Vagabond Wines to open first airport site
The £1.2m invesment will launch at Heathrow Aiport on 19 May and add to the wine bar’s estate of 10 sites
- News
McDonald’s announces exit from Russia
McDonald’s will sell its portfolio of restaurants in Russia and exit a major market for the first time, CEO Chris Kempczinski announced in an email
- Analysis & Insight
NFTs and the tokenisation of hospitality
As non-fungible tokens make their way into hospitality, MCA examines their value as a source of revenue and considers the risk associated with the digital assets
- News
Deliveroo signs union deal covering 90,000 riders
The deal gives the GMB union rights to collective bargaining on pay, along with consultation rights on benefits and other issues
- News
Hospitality spending rises despite falling confidence
The increase in discretionary spending is forecast to continue despite a deterioration of consumer confidence, Deloitte research reveals
- News
Finding a balance between digitisation and personalisation
MCA brought together a variety of operators at its recent Hostech conference to understand the sector’s progress in its digital journey
- News
Various Eateries reports strong trading driven by new site openings
The Coppa Club and Tavolino operator announced a total group revenue of £17.8m, with a slight rise in LFL sales
- News
Pret recalls chicken amid salmonella fears
Pret said the removal of the products was a “precautionary measure” due to concerns of a possible “food safety risk” with its supplier
- News
Slim Chickens to make Liverpool debut
The Boparan-operated American chicken concept will open in Liverpool ONE later this year
- News
Queen’s Speech outlines bills targeting regeneration and rates relief
UKHospitality said there was plenty in the address to “unshackle our businesses” for future growth but little immediate pain relief
- News
Rising costs dampen hospitality spending
Cost increases led to a decline in consumer confidence, with smaller uplifts in spending on fast food, takeaway, and bars, pubs, and clubs, according to Barclaycard
- News
Cheeky Chicos eyes London residential areas
The Mexican-inspired bar and restaurant concept is looking to open more neighbourhood locations in zones two and three, co-founder Dan Edgar revealed
- News
Tortilla uses digital to map out expansion
The fast-casual Mexican concept is analysing customer data to determine locations for future sites, head of marketing Megan Burton-Brown revealed at MCA’s Hostech conference
