All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 125
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InterviewsBoxpark kicks off growth plans
The dining, retail, and leisure group plans to expand at the rate of three sites per year under both the Boxpark and BoxHall concepts, CEO Simon Champion tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightCalorie labelling alters consumer behaviour
Research from CGA’s Food Insights report indicates half of consumers would change their choice of item based on number of calories
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from KERB, Pizza Punks, Döner Shack, 200 Degrees, Tonight Josephine, and more
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NewsNTIA: ‘Our industry is in survival mode’
The Night Time Industries Association has warned against the devastating impact of rail strike action this October
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NewsMitchells & Butlers: food sales continue to drive growth
Like-for-like sales rose significantly for food but dropped for drink, with an overall decline of 0.9% compared to 2019
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NewsIvy revenues surpass £200m
The restaurant group achieved a turnover of just over £200m, up on £198.7m in 2019, and plans to open seven new sites this year
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NewsTrade bodies call for further support following mini-budget
Trade associations have written to the Chancellor following the mini-budget, renewing calls to cancel business rates and reduce VAT
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Analysis & InsightConsumers continue to prefer delivery over click and collect
Delivery sales in August were 13% up on 2021, while click and collect sales fell by 25%, according to CGA’s Hospitality at Home Tracker
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NewsCirrus Inns appoints interim CFO
Previously financial controller at Fuller’s, Tarquin Williams has joined the 24-strong pub operator as interim CFO
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Analysis & InsightAlixPartners: ‘Underlying dynamics of hospitality remain strong for investors’
Despite short-term disruption, the sector should focus on the longer-term positive outlook, MD Graeme Smith told delegates at MCA’s Restaurant Conference
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NewsJust Eat expects earlier return to profit
Due to progress in improving profitability, the delivery platform expects to generate positive adjusted EBITDA in the second half of 2022
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NewsShepherd Neame reports return to profit
The 300-strong pub operator has announced it will seek investment and acquisition opportunities following significant revenue growth
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NewsArc Inspirations plans to double business
The premium bar operator announced plans to double the size of its business in the next three to five years, following strong sales in the year to 31 March 2022
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NewsBoxpark to launch in Liverpool
The dining, retail, and leisure group will open its first Boxpark-branded site outside London in Liverpool in late 2023
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NewsDeliveroo donates one million meals
Since launching the function allowing customers to round up the cost of their order, Deliveroo has donated one million meals to charity
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NewsBurger & Sauce confirms seven new openings
The QSR burger concept will open seven restaurants as it expands across the Midlands and looks to double its estate
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NewsBenugo launches pilot for carbon labelling system
The café and restaurant brand will pilot a new carbon labelling system for part of its menu at its venues in the Natural History Museum
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InterviewsPatty & Bun: ‘We’re going back to our roots’
The business is currently focusing on consolidation of its core brand, with Sidechick to remain as a delivery-only concept, founder Joe Grossmann tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightRise in average spend remains behind inflation levels
Spend rose by 8% in the four weeks to 4 September, remaining behind inflation levels due to consumer concern around finances, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsThe Wolseley Hospitality Group eyes international expansion
The Minor International-backed group is targeting expansion to major global cities in the coming years, including New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, Paris and Dublin, CEO Baton Berisha told MCA’s Restaurant Conference