All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 113
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InterviewsChipotle: ‘University towns will be a big play for us’
Chief development officer Tabassum Zalotrawala speaks to MCA about increasing brand awareness in the UK and expanding on an ambitious growth strategy
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NewsTrade bodies speak out after OFGEM announcement
UKHospitality and the Night Time Industries Association are among the organisations that have condemned the government’s lack of support for businesses
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NewsEnergy crisis will put small businesses at risk, FSB warns
The energy crisis may push small businesses over the edge, the Federation of Small Businesses has warned
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Lebanon restaurant group to make UK debut
Nothing But Love, which operates 10 brands in the Middle East, will launch its Japanese omakase concept Mayha in Marylebone next month
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NewsHospitality Rising: ‘We want to target everyone’
The recruitment campaign will launch in September after hitting its fundraising goal, and hopes to continue in the coming years, founder Mark McCulloch tells MCA
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InterviewsTwo Magpies Bakery aiming for 50 sites
Co-owner Steve Magnall tells MCA the East Anglian chain is exploring the fundraising route to fund a further four to six sites over the next year or so
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InterviewsIvy Collection: ‘We want to take our brands everywhere’
Newly appointed COO Laura Mills speaks to MCA about growing the Ivy brands and the exceptional experience that sets the offer apart
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NewsFood price rises result of a ‘broken’ system
The pandemic, war, and climate crisis compounded a global food system that was already causing widespread food insecurity, the Guardian reports
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NewsBusinesses face rising threat from energy crisis
Even viable businesses negotiating energy contracts this autumn will be pushed to the edge, business groups have warned
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NewsWetherspoon most visited licensed brand in hospitality
JDW is the most visited licensed brand and the third most visited brand in hospitality, according to the CGA BrandTrack survey
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NewsUK’s last fertiliser plant to pause CO2 production
CF Industries has announced its Billingham plant will temporarily stop producing ammonia, risking a CO2 shortage for the food and drink industry
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NewsTUC calls for £15 per hour minimum wage
The Trades Union Congress is pushing for the minimum wage to increase from £9.50 to £15 per hour amid the cost of living crisis
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NewsTrust Inns reports return to profit
The 350-strong Northwest pub operator announced a return to profit in the year ended 31 March 2022, from a loss of £8.5m the year before
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NewsRekom to open UK’s first Proud Mary pub
The late-night operator will open the UK’s first Proud Mary in Cardiff this October, as part of plans to bring more Scandinavian concepts to the UK
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NewsYO! operator reports record performance in 2021
Snowfox Group, the operator of YO! Sushi, announced UK turnover rose from £61m in FY20 to £101.8m in 2021
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InterviewsParogon Group: ‘We’re capitalising on our strong position’
The nine-strong operator will open a new Orange Tree site next year, MD Richard Colclough tells MCA
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NewsIn pictures: Ivy Asia’s new interior design
The Ivy Asia restaurant chain is getting creative with lighting, to complement its luxury dining experience venues
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NewsIndividual Restaurants reports loss in 2021
The operator of the Piccolino, Riva Blue, and Restaurant Bar & Grill brands reported a loss of £8.2m for the financial year ending 27 March 2022
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Crepeaffaire to launch Crepe & Roll concept in Primark
The new concept, featuring a range of hand-rolled crepes, will launch on 22 September at the retailer’s Kingston store
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings, featuring new restaurants from Taco Bell, Shoryu Ramen, Comptoir Group, and more