All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 13
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NewsIn pictures: Giggling Squid York
The Thai restaurant chain launched in the former Banks Music Room on Lendal last week, opening a 213-cover venue spanning two floors
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InterviewsBuzzworks sees ‘no shortage’ of opportunities
Following a recent family MBO, the Scottish operator hopes to add multiple new sites by the end of the year, amid plans to expand into accommodation, MD Kenny Blair tells MCA
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NewsWendy’s enters chicken category
The QSR chain’s investments into the UK have enabled it to expand further into Europe, alongside branching out into the fast-growing chicken category
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InterviewsBig Table: Bella Italia ‘miles ahead’ of the pack
CEO Alan Morgan tells MCA the value-led brand, which has been in growth for the last decade, excluding the pandemic, continues to “grow at a rate that’s extraordinarily pleasing”
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NewsSales return to growth for Papa Johns UK
The pizza delivery chain has undergone significant transformation since 2023, a strategy that has led to growth in both customers and sales, according to CFO Ravi Thanawala
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NewsHarris+Hoole reports robust start to summer
The premium coffeehouse brand increased like-for-like sales by 14.7% over the 13-week period from May through July
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NewsStrong H1 for Deliveroo
Gross transaction value (GTV) as well as revenue was up 9%, with orders up 8% for the period ended 30 June
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee signs deal for largest territory to date
The coffee shop chain achieved +25% same-store sales growth in the UK in H1 2025, and expects to open more than 31 stores across Essex, Buckinghamshire, and Leicestershire
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NewsTasty outlines plans for future investments
The Wildwood and dim t operator expects to use £3.6m for the acquisition of other brands, while £3m will be used to invest in existing restaurants
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InterviewsHow The Big Table Group is thriving in casual dining
The operator is actively expanding its Amalfi, Banana Tree, and Bella Italia brands, with potential for future acquisitions to grow the portfolio, CEO Alan Morgan tells MCA
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NewsDomino’s: ‘Competitor closures provide opportunity’
The pizza delivery chain reported a difficult Q1, but is “picking up the slack” and “making hay while the sun shines” as rivals cut down their estates, said CEO Andrew Rennie
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NewsPrezzo Italian reveals first new openings in five years
After a strong Q3 - with 11% like-for-like sales growth - the casual dining group begins its next phase of investment, with new sites in Rugby and Edinburgh
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Analysis & InsightMenu price rises continue to outpace F&B inflation
Operators have raised menu prices by up to 13.9% in Q2 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to new data from Lumina Intelligence
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NewsSticks’n’Sushi hails ‘productive’ first year under McWin ownership
The Danish-Japanese group said its three markets – the UK, Denmark, and Germany – delivered sales growth in 2024 and carried the momentum into 2025
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NewsTasty business as rockstar restaurateurs Page and Plant join forces
Following a £9.25m cash injection, the casual dining operator is in talks with multiple businesses and hopes to announce its first acquisitions in the next six months, incoming executive chairman David Page tells MCA
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NewsPizza Hut Europe turnover dips despite brand reset
The delivery arm of the Pizza Hut business saw turnover drop marginally in 2024, despite introducing a new menu and evolved brand last year
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NewsPapa Johns continues like-for-like decline
The pizza delivery chain said it is taking “proactive steps to drive profitable growth”, with 74 sites closed in 2024
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NewsMcDonald’s UK turnover dips by £14m
The QSR giant said it has invested in the customer experience across high street stores, drive-thrus, and delivery to mitigate the impact of challenging retail footfall
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NewsTasty raises £9.25m
Proceeds will be used to invest in the group’s existing restaurants; tech and operations; acquisitions; and provide working capital support to deliver its revised growth strategy
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NewsBuzzworks appoints Robert Cook as non-exec chair
The former chief executive of Hostmore, Malmaison, and Hotel du Vin joins Buzzworks as the Scottish operator looks to expand into accommodation