All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 138
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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
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NewsRick Stein Restaurants launches flexible career scheme
The initiative offers flexible and part-time applicants the same benefits without any commitment to hours or shifts worked
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NewsMarston’s reports return to operating profit
The pub operator announced stable trading, with like-for-like sales nearly back to pre-pandemic levels
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NewsMcDonald’s to launch on Deliveroo UK
The fast food giant has announced an expanded global partnership with the delivery aggregator
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NewsVagabond Wines to open first airport site
The £1.2m invesment will launch at Heathrow Aiport on 19 May and add to the wine bar’s estate of 10 sites
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NewsMcDonald’s announces exit from Russia
McDonald’s will sell its portfolio of restaurants in Russia and exit a major market for the first time, CEO Chris Kempczinski announced in an email
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Analysis & InsightNFTs and the tokenisation of hospitality
As non-fungible tokens make their way into hospitality, MCA examines their value as a source of revenue and considers the risk associated with the digital assets
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NewsDeliveroo signs union deal covering 90,000 riders
The deal gives the GMB union rights to collective bargaining on pay, along with consultation rights on benefits and other issues
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NewsFinding a balance between digitisation and personalisation
MCA brought together a variety of operators at its recent Hostech conference to understand the sector’s progress in its digital journey
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NewsHospitality spending rises despite falling confidence
The increase in discretionary spending is forecast to continue despite a deterioration of consumer confidence, Deloitte research reveals
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NewsVarious Eateries reports strong trading driven by new site openings
The Coppa Club and Tavolino operator announced a total group revenue of £17.8m, with a slight rise in LFL sales
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NewsPret recalls chicken amid salmonella fears
Pret said the removal of the products was a “precautionary measure” due to concerns of a possible “food safety risk” with its supplier
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NewsSlim Chickens to make Liverpool debut
The Boparan-operated American chicken concept will open in Liverpool ONE later this year
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NewsQueen’s Speech outlines bills targeting regeneration and rates relief
UKHospitality said there was plenty in the address to “unshackle our businesses” for future growth but little immediate pain relief
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NewsWells & Co amps up reliance on data
The family brewery and pub operator is increasingly using data to identify and segment its customers to better communicate with them, Hostech heard
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NewsCheeky Chicos eyes London residential areas
The Mexican-inspired bar and restaurant concept is looking to open more neighbourhood locations in zones two and three, co-founder Dan Edgar revealed
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NewsRising costs dampen hospitality spending
Cost increases led to a decline in consumer confidence, with smaller uplifts in spending on fast food, takeaway, and bars, pubs, and clubs, according to Barclaycard
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NewsTortilla uses digital to map out expansion
The fast-casual Mexican concept is analysing customer data to determine locations for future sites, head of marketing Megan Burton-Brown revealed at MCA’s Hostech conference
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NewsDeliveroo increases reliance on data to expand Editions
The delivery operator will focus on its use of technology and data analytics as they open more Editions sites, commercial director Max Rawlinson said at MCA’s Hostech conference
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NewsRoxy Leisure to open debut Scotland site
The social entertainment bar concept is looking to open five or six new sites every year and is also eyeing the South for expansion