All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 108
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InterviewsHickory’s: ‘There’s scope to take this much further’
MD John Welsh speaks to MCA about the Greene King acquisition, maintaining slow and steady expansion, and becoming a “truly national” brand
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NewsFive Guys partners with Uber Eats
The American burger chain is now available to order in 12 cities on the delivery platform as it celebrates 10 years in the UK
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NewsVarious Eateries brings on new FD
Connie Salmon has been appointed finance director by the Coppa Club, Tivoli, and Noci operator
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NewsIvy Collection appoints marketing director
Jasper Cheung, formerly of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, has been appointed marketing director
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NewsWatchHouse makes regional debut
The specialty coffee chain has launched in Bath while appointing Julie Centracchio, formerly of Boston Tea Party and Peach Pubs, as financial director
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NewsYoung’s continues strong summer trading
The pub operator has released a statement ahead of its AGM today, with revenue in the first 13 weeks of 2023 up 6.8% on a like-for-like basis vs 2022
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NewsD&D shutters Canary Wharf site
The London-based premium restaurant group has closed its French-style restaurant, Plateau - its sixth closure this year
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InterviewsWingstop: ‘We see opportunity for 250-300 restaurants’
Master franchisee Lemon Pepper Holdings’ co-founders speak to MCA about a 45% rise in like-for-like sales, driving growth across channels, and disrupting a “stagnant” restaurant scene
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NewsHigh Court approves Prezzo restructuring plan
The Italian group is focused on supporting sustainable, long-term growth ambitions for its 97 restaurants, with an investment in new menus and talent
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NewsDry June set to overtake Dry January
Sales of no- and low-alcohol beer in pubs are up 23% on last year, while regular beer sales have fallen 6%
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NewsLe Pain Quotidien enters administration
The Belgian coffee chain, suffering from reduced footfall in London, is understood to have closed seven sites across the capital
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NewsSnowfox Group appoints retail director
The Yo! Sushi operator, which was recently acquired by Japanese foodservice company Zensho Holdings, has appointed Carl Webber as UK retail director
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NewsCamerons Brewery sells tenanted pub division to FB Taverns
The Hartlepool-based brewery has disposed of its 27 tenanted pubs to support growth across its brewing operation and managed pubs
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InterviewsI am Döner aims for 50
The ‘better kebab’ concept is looking to reach an estate of 50 sites in two years, while making its London debut with a flagship city centre store, founder Paul Baron tells MCA
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NewsKrispy Kreme revenues up but profits down
The doughnut chain reported revenue of £117m in 2022 and profit after tax of £4.1m, saying it has progressed well on its omnichannel strategy
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InterviewsBunsik targeting further growth in London
The Korean street food concept is opening in first site outside the capital in Manchester, but remains focused on solidifying its London presence, group director Jae Cho tells MCA
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NewsHeartwood Collection secures additional £100m funding
The operator, formerly Brasserie Bar Co, will use the £50m facility from OakNorth Bank and an additional £50m from Alchemy Partners to support its rollout into freehold pubs and pubs with rooms, as part of its ambition to reach 60 sites by 2027
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NewsNightcap grants share options to employees
The late night operator has granted a total of 1,160,000 share options to a number of its employees
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NewsI am Döner to expand South
I am Döner will open a flagship central London store and its biggest venue yet later this year, founder Paul Baron tells MCA
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InterviewsSt Austell: ‘There’s a positive story to tell’
CEO Kevin Georgel speaks to MCA about restoring revenue beyond pre-pandemic levels, the new venture with ETM Group directors, and unleashing the full potential of the business