All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 131
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NewsSt Austell strengthens leadership team
The pub operator has promoted Andrew Turner to COO and appointed Paul Harbottle as commercial director alongside its first acquisition in two years
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NewsDöner Shack to make London debut
The Berlin-inspired kebab concept will debut in Baker Street this autumn, the first of four openings planned over the next six months
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings and announcements, featuring new launches from Popeye’s, Incipio Group, Rudy’s Pizza, and more
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NewsSticks’n’Sushi announces 10th restaurant opening
The Danish-owned Japanese concept will bring its estate to 10 restaurants in UK with a new opening in Westfield London this year
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NewsBII calls for government support amidst energy crisis
The British Institute of Innkeeping has requested urgent support for independent pubs to deal with soaring energy bills
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NewsNTIA calls for intervention over insurance premiums
The industry association has warned escalating premium costs are rising to unsustainable levels
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NewsJKS to open Arcade at Battersea Power Station
The Sethi siblings-led group has confirmed it will launch a second London site for its food hall concept next year, showcasing a range of global cuisines
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NewsBone Daddies secures new loan facilities
The operator of the Bone Daddies ramen chain and Flesh & Buns will fund new capex with Investec loan facilities secured in June
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NewsDeliveroo growth slows amidst headwinds
The delivery company reported gross transaction value up by 8% in the UK and Ireland but a slowdown in growth in the second quarter, in its half year update
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Analysis & InsightPlant-based PR: The value of the vegan burger
MCA examines the trend for plant-based only restaurants, their commercial viability, and value as a PR opportunity for bigger players
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NewsChopstix to expand footprint in Greater London
The Asian QSR concept has announced it will open three sites in Greater London in the next month, soon after announcing four new openings in Wales
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Analysis & InsightHospitality spend sees 1.5% decline in July
Consumer card spending on eating and drinking out increased 9% year-on-year but dropped 1.5% between June and July, according to Barclaycard
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Analysis & InsightSouth East worst affected by staffing crisis
London and Brighton were identified as the two cities worst affected by the sector’s labour shortage, according to research by CACI
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InterviewsClean Kitchen Club: ‘We want to be one of the fastest to reach 1,000 sites’
Co-founder and CEO Mikey Pearce speaks to MCA about expanding nationally and globally, securing backing from high-profile investors, and building a brand during a pandemic
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InterviewsNightcap: ‘We’re focused on providing good times and good value’
The late night operator plans to open 13 bars by next summer amidst soaring revenues, co-founder Michael Toxvaerd tells MCA
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NewsKFC UK reports quarterly sales decline
In a financial update, Yum! Brands reported a quarterly sales decline of 8% at KFC UK & Ireland, and a 1% decline in the year to date
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NewsNightcap revenues soar beyond pre-pandemic levels
In its year-end trading update, the Adventure Bar group and Barrio Familia owner reported a 73.2% revenue increase in Q4 of FY2022, compared to 2019
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InterviewsPapa John’s: ‘There are opportunities everywhere’
Amit Pancholi, UK director of business development, speaks to MCA about growing the brand’s presence on the high street and beyond
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NewsMcWin Restaurant Fund raises €500m
The fund, led by Henry McGovern and Steven Winegar – backers of Gail’s and Vapiano – has secured backing from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
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NewsRecession looms as inflation set to soar further
Inflation is predicted to hit 11% by the end of the year, combined with consecutive contractions in the economy each quarter