All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 102
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from NQ64, Karen’s Diner, and more
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InterviewsClean Kitchen Club pivoting to 'big, bold launches'
With two new sites to open in central London, co-founder Mikey Pearce speaks to MCA about evolving the brand’s growth strategy, launching into retail and making an international debut
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Analysis & InsightFoodservice price inflation in first fall since September 2021
Food and drink price inflation fell to 22% in January although all categories remain in double-digit inflation, according to the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index
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Analysis & InsightWork-life balance on par with pay and benefits for hospitality workers
Over 50% of respondents picked these two factors as having the most influence over the job they choose, according to a new survey
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Analysis & InsightHospitality sees best January in three years
Year-on-year growth in January 2023 was up 10.9% on January 2022 and slightly ahead of the 10.1% inflation rate, according to the Coffer CGA Business Tracker
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NewsChesterford Group: ‘Fish and chips are yet to reach their price peak’
CEO James Lipscombe of the 38-strong company said industry prices are stabilising but yet to reach their peak
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Analysis & InsightNPD leverages both health and indulgence trends
Plant-based and health trends have influenced new launches in the food to go sector, but operators are also introducing indulgent snacks to tempt customers to trade up
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NewsJDW donates to healthcare provider as part of apprenticeship levy
The pub chain has donated £200,000 to home healthcare provider Cera to fund frontline healthcare apprenticeships
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NewsGame Changers Investments appoints development director
The investment company, whose portfolio includes Floozie Cookies, has appointed former Bird Restaurants MD Andrew Clover
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NewsSubway appoints former Costa Coffee marketing director
Kirstey Elston, who spent 15 years working in marketing at Costa Coffee, has been appointed marketing director at Subway UK&I
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Analysis & InsightBusiness confidence recovers from 2022 lows
Almost 50% of sector leaders feel confident about business prospects over the next year, despite spiralling costs leading to average increases of 12% in food menu prices
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NewsKnoops aims for 100 new sites in five years
The eight-strong chocolate drinks concept is looking to grow through a multi-channel approach combining high street locations and a retail arm
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NewsInamo looks to object recognition ordering
Following the installation of fully touch-sensitive tables, the experiential tech restaurant group is looking to make its guest experience more interactive, MCA’s Hostech conference heard
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NewsInsomnia Cookies to make UK launch
Late-night cookie concept Insomnia Cookies will launch in the UK this year, with owner Krispy Kreme saying the brand has whitespace for more than 4,000 locations globally
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Analysis & InsightConsumers reduce frequency but maintain spend on delivery
Delivery volumes in January fell by 12% year-on-year as consumers reduced order frequency but spent more as they did so, according to CGA
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NewsPret to launch in Qatar
Pret a Manger will launch in Qatar in a deal with franchisee Al Mana Holding, marking another step in its expansion in the Middle East and globally
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NewsBrewDog partners with Budweiser China
The craft beer company will expand its estate and production in China as part of the deal, which will see it move its focus away from the UK for expansion
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InterviewsLittle Door & Co: ‘There’s definitely scope beyond London’
Founders Jamie Hazeel and Kamran Dehdashti speak to MCA about building a recession-proof business with a presence beyond London
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NewsBKUK: ‘We are focused on delivering the next phase of Your Burger King’
Burger King UK’s director of digital Tim Love discussed the brand’s achievements with its loyalty scheme and what its evolution will look like at MCA’s recent Hostech conference
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Browns Brasserie, Five Guys, Black Sheep Coffee and more