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All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 19
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NewsEvolv appoints new ops director
Tom Tomczyk joins the premium restaurant group with experience at operators including Rare Restaurants and Bill’s
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NewsPing Pong saw ‘sharp downturn’ in 2025
The dim sum chain’s revenues fell by 20-25% prior to entering into administration in July, which saw it close its four remaining restaurants this summer
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NewsApollo expresses interest in Costa
The private equity firm, which owns The Restaurant Group, has reportedly held initial talks with Coca Cola over the sale of the coffee chain
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InterviewsPICK.YOUR.OWN. aims for 20 in five years
The salad concept, which launched in the City last year, will open two sites in the next six months following new investment, founder Christian West tells MCA
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NewsNew CMO joins German Doner Kebab
Chris Waters joins the kebab chain from his role at JD Sports, as GDK looks to continue scaling across new and existing markets
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Analysis & InsightTop 100 restaurant groups see profits jump 18%
Figures from accountancy group UHY Hacker Young also found total turnover has risen from £10.8bn to £12.9bn, representing a 19% increase
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NewsThe Real Eating Company launches reimagined menu
The independent café group has collaborated with Steve Beadle, formerly of The River Café and Soho House, to return to its roots
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NewsSticks’n’Sushi makes Scottish debut in Glasgow
The Danish-founded Japanese-style restaurant group will open at Glasgow’s St George Square this November, with an 8,500 sq ft space across two levels
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NewsNight-time closures reach all-time high
Research by the Night Time Industries Association and CGA reveals a 26.4% drop in late-night venues since March 2020, with nearly 800 venues closed in five years
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NewsFairgame turns attention to US expansion
The immersive socialising ‘fairground’ concept, which is soon to launch a new venue in the City, is scouting potential locations in New York
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NewsBrewDog co-founder steps down
Martin Dickie has left his role at the Scottish brewer and pub operator, citing personal reasons
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NewsLoungers introduces first rewards scheme
The Lounge Passport comes in response to customers looking to track their visits to Lounges across the country
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NewsKrispy Kreme UK commences turnaround plan
The chain is reviewing its retail locations, with a view to being where the customer is and ensuring the company is set up for the future
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NewsPopeyes UK appoints new FD
Stuart McNamara joins the QSR chain, having previously served as FD at Buns from Home, Flat Iron, and Côte Restaurants
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NewsCaptain D’s secures UK debut at Westwood Cross
The Tennessee-founded fast casual chain will open its first site at the Kent shopping centre, with outposts in Sussex and Hampshire to follow
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Analysis & InsightBusiness confidence sees uptick among hospitality leaders
Just over half (53%) of leaders say revenue increased year-on-year in Q2, while 28% say it dropped, according to research from CGA by NIQ and Sona
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NewsIn pictures: Dishoom Glasgow celebrates post-independence Bombay
Dishoom has unveiled the design behind its new Glasgow restaurant, blending mid-century modernism with a cinematic narrative
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Analysis & InsightSector insolvencies continue to creep up
Insolvencies in foodservice and accommodation have risen 4% month-on-month, but were down 5% from 323 in June 2024, according to RSM UK
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NewsJoseph Holt remains ‘strongly competitive’
The Manchester-based brewer and pub operator increased turnover by 3.3% to £75.9m last year
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NewsAzumi appoints new group FD
Emmalene Maxwell joins the premium restaurant group, which operates more than 25 locations globally, including Zuma and ROKA in London