All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 2
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NewsWetherspoon signs new franchise agreement
As part of the deal, The Papas Group will open 15 new sites, beginning this autumn with a new pub called The Hykeham Manor at Gateway Park, Lincoln
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NewsWahaca wage bill up by £1.4m
Founder Thomasina Miers said many small businesses are under pressure due to the rise in National Insurance contributions
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NewsPiper: Flat Iron will succeed in UK and internationally
Discussing its investment in the steak restaurant group, Piper said Flat Iron stands out in a challenging market, with double-digit like-for-likes, a guest NPS of 78, and a 50% repeat visits rate
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NewsIn pictures: Blank Street rebrands to ‘global lifestyle’ concept
The rebrand signals an evolution from Blank Street’s beginnings as a coffee and matcha chain, and will be rolled out in-store over the coming months
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NewsDomino’s launches new chicken brand
Chick ’N’ Dip is designed to capture a share of the fast-growing chicken market and help drive growth for the core business
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InterviewsSteady growth ahead for itsu
CEO Clive Schlee and CFO Greg Thorp speak to MCA as the retail and grocery group gears up for another record year, with revenue set to surpass £200m in 2025
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NewsBarrafina operator ‘actively exploring’ international expansion
The Spanish restaurant concept will open its first international outpost in Dubai this year, with further expansion on the cards for the Harts Group, MD Anna Watkins tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightCGA sees ‘encouraging signs’ of revival in visit frequency
Hospitality leaders have rallied despite the challenges, but recent gains in confidence may be Darwinian as the market churn continues
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NewsF1 Arcade sets sights on Iberia
The competitive socialising concept has signed a master franchise agreement with Top Racing Iberia, with a debut venue to open in Madrid in 2027
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NewsTasty growth strategy receives shareholder approval
The casual dining operator has a strong pipeline of potential acquisition opportunities ahead, according to proposed executive chairman David Page
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NewsBurger King UK cautions against additional taxes on hospitality
CFO Tim Doubleday shared his thoughts on HFSS regulation and Burger King’s impact on obesity, pointing out the average customer visits the chain a few times a year
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NewsThe Breakfast Club stays resilient
The cafe group achieved £18m turnover in FY25, while opening two new sites in London’s West End and closing its Canary Wharf location
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InterviewsSanta Maria to launch new ‘Neapolitan-New York’ pizza concept
Described as a tribute to the founders’ love for nineties hip-hop, the experiential concept will feature a hybrid pizza offer, Pasquale Chionchio and Alessandro Ambrosio tell MCA
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NewsRobinsons Brewery achieves record turnover
The Northwest brewer and pub operator neared turnover of £100m in 2024, with continued investment in its estate contributing to sales growth
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Rudy’s Pizza, Chuck’s smashburgers, Khao Bird’s Northern Thai bbq, and more
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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