All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 100
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InterviewsComptoir Group: ‘We’re very positive about our future in QSR’
The Lebanese-inspired group is focusing on rolling out its shawarma concept Shawa and sees strong opportunities in the QSR space, CEO Nick Ayerst tells MCA
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NewsInception Group turnover up 80%
The experiential bar operator posted sales of £22.7m in 2022, with headline trading holding up “very strongly”
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InterviewsMarket Place to go nationwide
Market Place will open three to four sites per year, with negotiations underway for its first sites in central London and Liverpool, MD Blake Henderson tells MCA
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NewsBrighton Pier Group maintains ‘cautious’ outlook
The bars and leisure operator reported revenue of £16.2m in its interim results, followed by weaker than expected summer trading
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NewsBoxpark appoints chairman
Paul Thandi CBE, formerly CEO of NEC Group, joins as independent non-executive chairman
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InterviewsKFC: ‘It’s been a strong year in a turbulent sector’
Chief development officer James Whitehorn speaks to MCA about targeting the 1,500-site mark, the future of the high street, and how the fried chicken giant is not only surviving - but thriving
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InterviewsCity Pub Group in ‘strong position’ for growth
The group will continue to look for predominantly wet-led, freehold pubs as part of its acquisition strategy, and is in a strong position due to its low debt, CEO Clive Watson tells MCA
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InterviewsYolk to diversify to all-day offer
The ‘fine fast food’ brand is growing evening trade while adapting its menu to an all-day offer, as it looks to target suburbs in its goal to reach the 20-site mark, CEO Nick Philpot tells MCA
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NewsNightcap appoints sales & marketing director
Michelle Farrell, formerly of Stonegate Group, has been appointed group sales & marketing director for the late night operator
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NewsAdnams: ‘Trading conditions continue to be uncertain’
The brewer, distiller, and pub operator reported sales in the first half of the year were level with 2022, at £30m
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InterviewsMarket Halls: 'We intend to consolidate the food hall market'
Market Halls is in negotiations for another venue near a major London train station, alongside two venues outside London, CEO Andy Lewis-Pratt tells MCA
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NewsArc Inspirations delivers £40.8m in sales
The premium bar operator delivered annual sales growth of 7.5% for the year to 26 March 2023, with plans to open four sites - including a London debut
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NewsGravity sees revenue recover
The retail, leisure, and entertainment concept reported revenue of £25m in 2022 - up 75.3% from the prior year - as it prepares to open a further 10 locations
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NewsDeals struck for Pizza Hut branded franchise stores
Seven Pizza Hut branded franchise stores across the Midlands and Sussex have been acquired through pre-pack sales
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NewsNando’s celebrates 10 years of No Chuckin’ Our Chicken
Since its inception, the food donation programme has seen 4.3 million meals donated to charities and community groups
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Analysis & InsightPub demolitions and conversions on rise
The number of pubs being demolished or converted for other uses has risen by more than 50%, according to real estate specialist Altus Group
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NewsLeon co-founder launches new venture
John Vincent, who Leon to EG Group in a 2021 deal valuing the 70-strong chain at c£100m, has launched a sustainable clothing and food venture
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NewsWhite Rabbit Projects makes CFO appointment
White Rabbit Projects has appointed Paul Deeming as chief financial officer, as the hospitality development platform looks to accelerate expansion
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Analysis & InsightDynamic pricing could ‘alienate’ customers
MCA examines the controversial move, which has caused some publicans and business owners leap to Stonegate’s defence - albeit some consumers have lashed out against the pubco’s policy to raise prices by 20p during busy hours
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NewsHoward Schultz steps down from Starbucks
The coffee giant has announced former CEO Howard Schultz is to retire as director, as part of a planned transition, and will be replaced by Wei Zhang