All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 12
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Analysis & InsightHow Stonegate navigates challenging trading periods using MiXR
The app and media network has helped the pub group drive sales and frequency during quieter periods, through personalised and more effective communications
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Analysis & InsightDigital transformation: ‘Show empathy, as change is hard’
Creams Cafe COO Oliver Rodbard took delegates at MCA’s Hostech conference through the challenges behind a tech implementation processes
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NewsPrezzo Italian launches new rewards programme
The new Club Prezzo app offers customers free or member-only pricing on select items, along with other exclusive offers and rewards
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NewsChick’N’Sours shutters London estate
The fried chicken concept has closed its two London restaurants saying the “casual dining model is broken”, but will continue to trade from KERB’s Corner Corner and via a delivery partnership with Sessions
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InterviewsTommy Banks: ‘I’m passionate about saving pubs’
The Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur speaks to MCA about breathing new life into venues through his latest venture, Jeopardy Hospitality
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Analysis & InsightOakNorth Bank: Consumer behaviour demonstrates ‘cautious optimism’
Despite underlying price pressures, the latest Sector Pulse report forecasts selective growth opportunities, particularly within suburban and community-led formats
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NewsMission Mars reports 31% group revenue growth
The Albert’s Schloss and Rudy’s Pizza operator achieved £92.9m revenue in FY24, with both brands continuing to break records in FY25
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NewsTGI Fridays debuts first breakfast menu
The new ‘Rise & Dine’ range centres on American-style breakfast classics, designed to deliver on flavour while remaining accessible
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Analysis & InsightWasabi brings Omakase to the high street
The new Omakase box is a to-go meal consisting of seven courses, designed to offer customers a tasting menu experience in a convenient format
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NewsKFC UK plans £1.5bn investment
The QSR giant said it has ambitions to become the ‘fastest growing restaurant brand for the next generation’, with plans to open a further 500 sites over the next decade
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NewsWhitbread confirms Christine Hodgson as chair
Hodgson, who is also chair of Severn Trent, replaces Adam Crozier, who will step down as chair and retire from the board on 1 September
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NewsDomino’s appoints new NED
Robyn Perriss joins the pizza group as an independent non-executive director, with Elias Diaz Sese stepping down from his position
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NewsCaptain D’s appoints UK MD ahead of Kent launch
The Nashville-headquartered seafood chain operates over 500 sites in the US and recently signed a 20-unit franchise agreement for the UK
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NewsKnoops amps up international expansion
The drinking chocolate concept, which operates 26 sites in the UK, is set to make its US debut, with further expansion planned in the Middle East and China
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InterviewsMartin Williams: ‘There is appetite for investment and growth’
The Evolv Collection CEO said he’s keen to expand brands like Bluebird, Sartoria, and Chop House, owing to resilient demand for aspirational but affordable premium dining experiences
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Analysis & InsightEating out market forecast to grow to £101bn
The growth is being driven by those on the highest incomes, with a widening gap in spending power among different income brackets, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsHospitality companies recognised in Sunday Times Best Places to Work list
Popeyes, Wingstop, Butcombe Group, and Parogon Group were among the hospitality operators recognised for their people culture
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InterviewsTortilla: ‘Tech is a massive part of our journey’
CEO Andy Naylor discusses the fast casual Mexican-inspired chain’s partnership with food robotics company Kaikaku at MCA’s Hostech conference
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NewsUKHospitality: Inflation figures ‘unsurprising’ given pressure on businesses
The government must look to bring down costs and it’s critical the Bank of England meets market expectations to lower interest rates, says CEO Kate Nicholls
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NewsMitchells & Butlers: Like-for-likes outperform market
The pub and restaurant operator reported like-for-like sales growth of 4.3% in its half-year results, with total revenue of £1,454m