All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 120
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from the London Shell Co, Sam’s, and Cheatmeals
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NewsPizza GoGo maintains strong trading
The 100-strong pizza chain reported a turnover of £37.3m for the year ended May 2022 and looks to open further locations across the UK
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NewsPho posts return to profit
The Vietnamese chain has posted its first results since the pandemic for the year ended February 2022, with turnover increasing 109.1% to £43.7m
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InterviewsFat Hippo to open six sites this year
Speaking at the Generation Next programme by MCA and sister title BigHospitality, head of marketing Nick Fountain discussed the burger chain’s expansion plans and enhancing the customer journey
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News2,000 pubs at risk of closure without Budget support
The BBPA has called for sector support following research that estimates 288 million fewer pints will be sold in 2023/24, potentially causing 2,000 site closures
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Analysis & InsightConsumer expectations rise as frequency drops
Despite the cost of living crisis, consumers are looking for good value rather than cutting down on spend, according to CGA and Reputation
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NewsInn Collection to reopen 12 sites
After the completion of its refurbishment programme, the group’s estate will number 32 sites while it looks to recruit nearly 1,000 new employees
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Analysis & InsightSix Nations provides trading boost for pubs
According to market intelligence company Oxford Partnership, draught beer and cider sales grew by 29% on average on match days
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NewsEL&N to build presence in travel hubs
The 25-strong boutique café group has appointed Lagardère Travel Retail as an exclusive franchisee for travel locations
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NewsCornish Bakery lines up new openings
The 51-strong bakery chain has reported a turnover of £20.9m for the year ended May 2022 and aims to maintain its current rate of expansion
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InterviewsBewiched Coffee looks to double estate in five years
Bewiched Coffee plans to open 15 stores within five years in partnership with franchisee Heart of England Co-operative Society, MD Matt Fountain tells MCA
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from NQ64, Karen’s Diner, and more
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InterviewsClean Kitchen Club pivoting to 'big, bold launches'
With two new sites to open in central London, co-founder Mikey Pearce speaks to MCA about evolving the brand’s growth strategy, launching into retail and making an international debut
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Analysis & InsightFoodservice price inflation in first fall since September 2021
Food and drink price inflation fell to 22% in January although all categories remain in double-digit inflation, according to the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index
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Analysis & InsightWork-life balance on par with pay and benefits for hospitality workers
Over 50% of respondents picked these two factors as having the most influence over the job they choose, according to a new survey
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Analysis & InsightHospitality sees best January in three years
Year-on-year growth in January 2023 was up 10.9% on January 2022 and slightly ahead of the 10.1% inflation rate, according to the Coffer CGA Business Tracker
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NewsChesterford Group: ‘Fish and chips are yet to reach their price peak’
CEO James Lipscombe of the 38-strong company said industry prices are stabilising but yet to reach their peak
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Analysis & InsightNPD leverages both health and indulgence trends
Plant-based and health trends have influenced new launches in the food to go sector, but operators are also introducing indulgent snacks to tempt customers to trade up
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NewsJDW donates to healthcare provider as part of apprenticeship levy
The pub chain has donated £200,000 to home healthcare provider Cera to fund frontline healthcare apprenticeships
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NewsGame Changers Investments appoints development director
The investment company, whose portfolio includes Floozie Cookies, has appointed former Bird Restaurants MD Andrew Clover