All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 19
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NewsStonegate invests £1m into launching new beer hall concept
Rita’s Beerhall and Ballroom will open in Leeds city centre before Christmas, offering live music, entertainment, and all-day dancing seven days a week
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NewsKnoops designed to ‘scale in parallel’ across markets
CEO William Gordon-Harris reflected on Knoops’ fundraise on CrowdCube, which closed 480% above its £1m target and will support the chocolate specialist in establishing an international presence
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NewsDishoom’s Brian Trollip promoted to CEO
Having joined the group in 2010 and serving as MD since 2020, Trollip will now overlook all aspects of the business, with co-founders Shamil and Kavi Thakrar continuing in their roles
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Analysis & InsightTikTok: ‘When brands show up, it’s not advertising’
Brands should create content that entertains and adds value rather than disrupts the social media user experience, Rameez Al Aghbar, QSR lead at TikTok, told MCA’s Hostech
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NewsTGI Fridays Inc seeking new financing
The American business is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection in the coming weeks, according to Bloomberg
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NewsNew head of acquisitions at Bill’s
Raj Manek, who has worked in property roles at Cornish Bakery, Various Eateries, and Loungers, joins Bill’s as the group returns to the expansion trail
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NewsThe Revel Collective looks ahead to improved trading
The Revolution and Peach Pubs operator reported sales of £149.5m in FY24, with an improved performance since year end due to the return of students and early bookings for the festive period
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NewsBig Mamma achieves £40m turnover
The French-founded Italian restaurant group said its five London locations all exceeded expectations, with plans for another three UK sites in the pipeline
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NewsImbiba to open new Canary Wharf venue
The 65,000 sq ft hotel, restaurant, and music venue at 12 Bank Street, opening next year, will house some of the brands from the specialist investor’s portfolio
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Analysis & InsightSpend growth on eating out ‘well ahead of inflation’
Lumina’s latest Eating and Drinking Out Panel snapshot reflects a stronger market performance as well as shifts to higher spend channels and day parts
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NewsRosa’s Thai departs Deliveroo
Offering delivery through Uber Eats and Just Eat will allow Rosa’s to reach more customers from its 42 sites across the UK, according to the restaurant group
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Analysis & InsightDeliveroo: ‘The foundation is trust’
The delivery company shares new insights into how it is harnessing customer data as well as opportunities for restaurant partners to build loyalty on the platform
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NewsETM Group appoints new COO
Michael Farquhar brings over two decades of experience in hospitality, including roles at Ottolenghi Group, D&D London, and Intercontinental Hotels
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NewsToca raises $100m in Series F funding
The football-themed experiential concept plans to open additional Toca Social venues in the UK and beyond, with investors including Harry Kane
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NewsDishoom: ‘Growth is secondary’
Co-founder Shamil Thakrar speaks to MCA about looking across the pond for expansion, overhauling the offer, and why hospitality will always come first
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NewsVelvet Taco announces Soho debut in spring 2025
Piccadilly Circus will be the US brand’s first international location, with more sites planned across the UK in the coming years
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NewsJoe & the Juice makes new leadership appointments
Kristina Limbrecht has joined as chief people officer and Nicolai Klinkby as chief legal officer as the brand works towards a 1,000-strong global estate
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NewsUKHospitality calls for ongoing consultation on zero-hours contracts
The trade body has welcomed the recognition of the importance of flexibility in the Employment Rights Bill, but warned that changes are not without cost
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InterviewsPizzaExpress: ‘It’s the brand of love’
Following her Leader of the Year win at MCA’s Hospitality Awards, CEO Paula Mackenzie reflects on her career, her time at the helm of PizzaExpress, and reconnecting customers with what makes the brand special
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NewsRed Engine introduces reimagined menu
The overhaul at Flight Club and Electric Shuffle venues is a move to offer customers something new, and also to deliver a more cohesive offer that increases the speed of service, aligns with current F&B trends, and reduces wastage