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All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 16
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NewsBrasserie Blanc reveals rebrand
The French restaurant group has unveiled a new menu, logo, website, and guest communications, following chairman Mark Derry’s comments the brand has been “a bit neglected” amid a focus on Heartwood Inns
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NewsChaiiwala lines up eight openings in bid to reach 500 sites
The Indian café group, which trades from over 100 UK sites, will open eight stores over the autumn and winter as it looks to reach 500 in 10 years
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NewsSubway: ‘Even big brands like us have to pivot’
The sandwich giant has noticed the market becoming more saturated, and is seeking to respond to trends and become a challenger brand
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NewsM&B reports ‘robust’ mid-market performance
The pub and restaurant group traded well at mid-market pubs and pub-restaurants, balanced against slightly weaker sales in London and in its more premium brands
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NewsComptoir Group achieves positive like-for-likes
The Comptoir Libanais operator increased group revenue by 0.6% compared to the same period last year, and is actively reviewing opportunities to grow its Shawa concept
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NewsPizza Pilgrims looks to Germany
International expansion is a big opportunity for the group following its acquisition by McWin-backed L’Osteria, according to CEO Gavin Smith
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NewsMowgli renews focus on London
The Indian restaurant group is keen to raise its brand profile in the capital, following upcoming openings in Dublin and Belfast next year
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NewsButterwick set to close 12 of 14 branches
The Northamptonshire bakery group is closing most of its estate due to cost pressures and changes in consumer spending
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NewsHell’s Kitchen lines up UK debut for spring 2026
The restaurant, inspired by the TV series created by Gordon Ramsay, will launch an immersive dining experience at London’s Cumberland Hotel
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NewsFlat Iron heads to Bristol and Newcastle
The openings will follow the steak restaurant group’s launch in Brighton next month, and come after its acquisition by private equity firms McWin and TriSpan last month
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NewsPizzaExpress sees like-for-likes dip amid ‘challenging’ backdrop
The group has reported revenue of £442.1m for the year ended 29 December 2024, a decline from £454.6m in 2023, with like-for-like sales falling 2.7% in the UK & Ireland
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NewsRick Stein Restaurants reports revenue decline
The group reported revenue of £30.4m for the year ended 31 December 2024, down 5.4% year-on-year, attributed to wider pressures facing the sector
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InterviewsRed Engine marks a decade in business
Founder Steve Moore tells MCA he will bring back the original vintage fire engine to embark on another charity tour, in a nod to Flight Club’s beginnings
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NewsJonathon Swaine joins Randalls as CEO
Clive Watson, non-executive chairman of the 44-strong, Jersey-based pub group, tells MCA that Swaine and his team will focus on organic growth
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NewsCaffè Nero achieves record sales of £626m
The coffeehouse group delivered like-for-like sales growth of 7% in FY25, with overall sales up 12%, while gaining market share across territories
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NewsJKS appoints global CEO ahead of international expansion
Pavan Pardasani joins the restaurant group as it gears up to launch its Ambassadors Clubhouse and Gymkhana concepts in the US, with new markets also on the cards
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NewsWill Shu to step down from Deliveroo
The founder and CEO is to step down from his role after 13 years with the business, upon completion of the DoorDash acquisition
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NewsCreams rolls out new direct delivery platform
Customers can now order directly from the dessert chain via the Creams app, with further improvements planned for the loyalty scheme
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Analysis & InsightAutumn menus serve up health-forward indulgence
Cosy flavours return to food to go this autumn, but operators are balancing indulgence with protein-rich, functional, and plant-based offerings
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NewsLeon narrows losses
The chain reported total revenue of £62.5m in 2024 - a slight fall from £64.9m in 2023 - but has exited three sites and seen a significant reduction in its cost base