All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 10
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NewsThe Big Table Group tops £300m sales
Despite persistent inflation and cost of living challenges, a diversified portfolio and geographic spread have supported the group in driving sales and profitability while mitigating costs
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InterviewsThe Sushi Co pushes toward 100 sites
The 21-strong business will expand considerably over the next five years, with a long-term goal of becoming the UK’s #1 fast casual sushi concept, co-founder Raheel Choudhary tells MCA
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NewsIn pictures: Six by Nico’s Bristol restaurant design
The Bristol venue offers the brand’s signature six-course tasting menu concept, billed as an immersive experience that aims to tell a story through food
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InterviewsFourth turns to AI to increase manager-level support
The software provider is shifting focus away from data dashboards to decision-making support, by offering new actionable insights to managers
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NewsThe Sushi Co nears 30-site target
The 21-strong concept recently opened in Hampstead and Harringay, and is looking for franchisees to support its expansion
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Analysis & InsightA tour of East London’s top emerging concepts
Lumina’s Food Study Tour in East London focused on how operators and consumers define ‘quality’, showcasing elevated classics with a focus on sustainability and brand ethos
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NewsDuck Donuts makes UK debut in Belfast
The Pennsylvania-based brand has opened its first store in Europe on Belfast’s Ormeau Road, serving made-to-order doughnuts alongside breakfast options, snacks, and drinks
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NewsMayor of London announces four new al fresco hotspots
Parts of the West End, Shoreditch, Brixton, and Leyton will go car-free at select hours in a bid to support the capital’s hospitality scene
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NewsWhitbread F&B sales drop 16% in Q1
The Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, and Bar+Block operator said the numbers were in line with expectations as it continues to rationalise its restaurant estate
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NewsState of Play Hospitality completes new debt facility
The Hijingo, Bounce, and Flight Club North America operator achieved $59.8m group revenue for the 12 months to March 2025, with a new $32.5m facility to support expansion
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InterviewsBig Table turns to AI for sales forecasting and labour deployment
Speakers from The Big Table Group and Heartwood Collection discussed how tech can support functions beyond sales forecasting and labour scheduling at MCA’s Hostech
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NewsDeliveroo shareholders agree takeover by DoorDash
The shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the takeover announced on 6 May
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NewsNew and mature venues drive growth for State of Play
The operator of Bounce, Hijingo, and Flight Club North America reported nearly £50m turnover in its most recent accounts, as it continues rolling out venues around the globe
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NewsCarl’s Jr confirms further six restaurants
The Boparan-operated QSR chain recently launched its ‘most successful European opening to date’ in Cardiff, with Swansea, Manchester, Southampton, Bristol, York, and Leeds to follow
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InterviewsAzzurri Group: ‘We’re trying to invest for growth’
Digital & technology director Jim Hingston discusses how the restaurant group is using tech to drive sales and frequency, rather than only to cut costs
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Analysis & InsightCost increases continue to drive menu inflation
Average menu inflation – at 6.8% - remains above total food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation of 3%, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsPub sector increases commitment to DEI
Companies including Fuller’s, Greene King, and Punch Pubs have committed to furthering diversity and inclusion in support of the BBPA’s Open To All charter
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Analysis & InsightEating out market shifts from expansion to optimisation
Strategic consolidation, brand repositioning, and tech innovation are among the top trends shaping the competitive landscape in 2025, according to Lumina Intelligence
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InterviewsCaravan’s Laura Harper-Hinton on quality-controlled growth
Following the MBO in March this year, the all-day dining group will continue to open one or two locations per year while maximising channels for its coffee business
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken to add seven to UK estate
The brand is set to launch in Birmingham and Manchester in the coming weeks, with its London debut continuing to deliver phenomenal volumes six months post-launch