All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 121
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Analysis & InsightHospitality spending soars during Platinum Jubilee
While transaction volumes rose over the weekend, living costs are pushing consumers to rein in discretionary spending, according to Barclaycard
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NewsFocused policies required to support recovery
The government’s response to the cost of living crisis does little to reduce the pressure on businesses, according to UKHospitality and the Night Time Industries Association
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NewsKFC trials first delivery-only kitchens
The fried chicken giant will open its first delivery-only kitchens in London, with more locations planned to open across the year
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Analysis & InsightStay in a Pub reports rise in bookings from overseas
The pub accommodation platform reports 44% of bookings were made from overseas in April and May, compared to 17% pre-pandemic
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NewsHostmore reports decline in like-for-like revenue
The Fridays and 63rd+1st operator announced three new sites and a range of measures to mitigate the impact of falling consumer confidence
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NewsNational rail strike would jeopardise sector recovery
A lack of commuter trains will reduce footfall in towns and cities, damaging already fragile businesses, warned UKHospitality
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NewsHollywood Bowl sees food revenue up 8.4%
The bowling operator reported a rise in food revenues due to a simplified menu and price reductions
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Analysis & InsightMore than one third of Brits are eating out less
Consumers are cutting back on both non-essential and essential food spending, such as takeaways, as the cost of living soars, according to a new YouGov poll
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Analysis & InsightSales in top cities inch back to pre-pandemic levels
Nine of the 10 biggest cities saw sales grow above 2019 levels, according to the latest Top Cities report from CGA and Wireless Social
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NewsDöner Shack to open third site in Leicester
The kebab concept will also launch in Glasgow and London and plans to open 12 sites this year, co-founder Sanjeev Sanghera told MCA
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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