All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 107
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Analysis & InsightPost-work drinks lose popularity
A quarter of workers have said drinks after work were non-inclusive, with 62% saying they would prefer a foodie evening, according to research by event planners Togather
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InterviewsDavid Page: ‘We’re cheaper than Pret a Manger’
Amid the collapse of high street chains, the Fulham Shore executive chairman said Franco Manca has prospered by streamlining its menu and ensuring value for money
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NewsTortilla announces progress on expansion
In a H1 2023 update, the Mexican concept announced record performances at its franchised sites with SSP, with further sites in the pipeline
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InterviewsToridoll: ‘We fell in love with Franco Manca’
Speaking at a media event in London, Toridoll president and CEO Takaya Awata said he sees global scope to expand the Franco Manca brand, which made for an attractive acquisition due to strong synergies with the Japanese food conglomerate’s diverse portfolio
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InterviewsMW Eat looks to go beyond London
The Indian restaurant group will likely expand its Masala Zone concept outside the capital in the next three years, while looking for opportunities to go international, chairman Ranjit Mathrani tells MCA
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NewsC&C Group reports ‘encouraging performance’
The premium drinks company has issued an update ahead of its AGM today, with net sales revenue for its branded business up 10% in early FY24
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NewsHakkasan Group reports post-pandemic recovery
Revenue rose 121% to $71.8m vs 2020, with the group saying “a strong focus remains on the UK market” alongside global expansion
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NewsDomino’s appoints CEO
Andrew Rennie will take over from interim CEO Elias Diaz Sese as chief executive, with effect from 7 August
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InterviewsBone Daddies reports ‘consistent demand’
The group, operator of Bone Daddies Ramen, Flesh & Buns, and Shackfuyu, posted £17.3m in revenue for the year ended September 2022
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Analysis & InsightConsumers increasingly embracing tech in hospitality, report finds
Research from Zonal and CGA finds 71% of people now prefer to use tech, either exclusively or in tandem with human interaction
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InterviewsWetherspoon: ‘Big city centres are really rocking’
Chairman Tim Martin tells MCA that city centres have been major contributors to recent strong trading, along with food being an “ever bigger contributor” to sales
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InterviewsHop Vietnamese pushes ahead with expansion
The Vietnamese QSR concept will likely reach the 10-site mark next year, and is in talks with franchise partners for travel hubs, founder Paul Hopper tells MCA
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InterviewsNorth Brewing Co looks to double estate
The Leeds-based operator and brewer will ensure its offering remains premium as it expands its Taproom concept across the country, director John Gyngell tells MCA
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InterviewsCaravan: ‘We’ve always wanted to go outside London’
CEO Laura Harper-Hinton speaks to MCA about venuring outside the capital, international potential, and maintaining growth
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NewsSector remains short-staffed going into summer
Vacancies in hospitality remain 48% higher than pre-Covid, with many businesses reducing trading hours during the peak holiday season
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NewsMcMullen’s surpasses £100m turnover
The brewer and pub operator reported results for the year to October 2022, achieving over £100m in turnover for the first time in history - although cost inflation eroded margins
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InterviewsJoe & the Juice sees ‘no signs of slowdown’ in the UK
CEO Thomas Nørøxe speaks to MCA about reporting £195m in sales, further expansion in Greater London, and focusing on the coffee offer
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Analysis & InsightEating out market remains stagnant
Eating out frequency and penetration remains stagnant year-on-year, with restaurants, pubs, and bars falling back while food-to-go rises due to consumers returning to offices
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NewsBoom Battle Bars goes international
XP Factory is to open its first overseas Boom Battle Bar in Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, this month, following a ‘transformational year’ of trading
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NewsMoto Hospitality surpasses £1bn turnover
The 69-strong operator reported a ‘robust’ post-pandemic recovery in 2022, with turnover rising by 34% on the prior year