All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 107
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NewsFoodsteps raises $4.1m to grow platform
The seed round will fund the expansion of the food tech startup, which allows businesses to measure and improve on sustainability
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NewsCrêpeAffaire to debut evening concept in Leicester Square
The crepe-based brand also plans to open in Guildford and Kingston and move into retail this year, founder Daniel Spinath told MCA
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NewsHonest Burgers launches regenerative farming programme
The national burger chain has introduced regenerative beef at six London sites and kickstarted a nationwide rollout
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NewsStarbucks announces exit from Russia
The coffee operator joins leading global brands like McDonald’s and Pizza Hut by announcing a definitive withdrawal from Russia
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NewsAdventure Bar Group: Recapitalisation is springboard for expansion
The late night operator has begun a nationwide rollout backed by the Nightcap acquisition, MD Tom Kidd told MCA
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NewsLahpet looks to take Burmese cuisine nationwide
The restaurant, one of London’s few Burmese offerings, is targeting the North of England for expansion, according to co-founder Dan Anton
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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
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Analysis & InsightDelivery sales plateau post-pandemic
Growth in delivery and takeaway has slowed post-pandemic, according to the CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home tracker
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NewsBeyond 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
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InterviewsVagabond 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
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NewsMarston’s reports return to operating profit
The pub operator announced stable trading, with like-for-like sales nearly back to pre-pandemic levels
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NewsRick 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
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NewsMcDonald’s to launch on Deliveroo UK
The fast food giant has announced an expanded global partnership with the delivery aggregator
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NewsMcDonald’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
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NewsVagabond 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
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Analysis & InsightNFTs 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
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NewsDeliveroo 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
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NewsHospitality spending rises despite falling confidence
The increase in discretionary spending is forecast to continue despite a deterioration of consumer confidence, Deloitte research reveals
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NewsFinding 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
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NewsVarious 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