All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 2
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InterviewsRedCat Hospitality: ‘We’re not an investment vehicle, we’re a hospitality business’
CEO Richard Lewis discusses how RedCat’s “profit through volume” carvery concept is a way to increase visits during quieter periods at MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsBrewhouse & Kitchen to expand ‘when conditions improve’
The pub operator reported a slight dip in turnover to £16.3m, albeit like-for-like sales growth improved to 2.5% in the first 35 weeks of its current financial year
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NewsThe Ivy Collection grows revenue to record highs
Revenue stood at £327.1m for the 53 weeks ended 5 January 2025 and new openings contributed to growth, with restaurateur Richard Caring reportedly in talks for a deal that could exceed £1bn
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Analysis & InsightDelivery returns to growth in May
Delivery and takeaway sales achieved year-on-year growth of 1.8% in May, attributed to cooler and wetter weather
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NewsMark McGinty rises to CEO at Valiant Pub Company
McGinty succeeds Gerry Carroll, who transitions to the role of executive chairman, as Valiant looks to further growth in the coming months
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NewsMarston’s appoints new CFO
Stephen Hopson, former of Mitchells & Butlers and Molson Coors, will succeed Hayleigh Lupino as CFO of the pub group this September
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NewsSoy sauce ice cream? Banana Tree dips into umami dessert trend
Banana Tree has launched a Bangkok-inspired dessert, billed as the ‘most adventurous scoop you’ll try all summer’
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NewsIn pictures: Shan Shui Social, inspired by 1920s Shanghai
A Shanghainese art deco aesthetic is infused with ’open-to-all, back-alley bar’ atmosphere in the latest concept from the operator behind Singapulah, Rasa Sayang, and Arôme Bakery
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NewsKrispy Kreme and McDonald’s end partnership
Efforts to bring Krispy Kreme’s costs in line with unit demand were unsuccessful, making the partnership unsustainable, the company said
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NewsBrewDog pauses flotation plans
The multinational brewer and pub operator has rowed back on plans to become a public company, instead focusing on a return to growth and profitability
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NewsRedCat returns to acquisition trail
The 95-strong operator behind Coaching Inn Group and RedCat Independent Pubs has acquired The Warwick Arms Hotel, marking its first acquisition since August 2022
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NewsNew openings drive revenue for Various Eateries
The group delivered £24.7m revenue in H1 2025, with both Coppa Club and Noci delivering encouraging performances
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NewsThe Big Table Group tops £300m sales
Despite persistent inflation and cost of living challenges, a diversified portfolio and geographic spread have supported the group in driving sales and profitability while mitigating costs
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InterviewsThe Sushi Co pushes toward 100 sites
The 21-strong business will expand considerably over the next five years, with a long-term goal of becoming the UK’s #1 fast casual sushi concept, co-founder Raheel Choudhary tells MCA
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NewsIn pictures: Six by Nico’s Bristol restaurant design
The Bristol venue offers the brand’s signature six-course tasting menu concept, billed as an immersive experience that aims to tell a story through food
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InterviewsFourth turns to AI to increase manager-level support
The software provider is shifting focus away from data dashboards to decision-making support, by offering new actionable insights to managers
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NewsThe Sushi Co nears 30-site target
The 21-strong concept recently opened in Hampstead and Harringay, and is looking for franchisees to support its expansion
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Analysis & InsightA tour of East London’s top emerging concepts
Lumina’s Food Study Tour in East London focused on how operators and consumers define ‘quality’, showcasing elevated classics with a focus on sustainability and brand ethos
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NewsDuck Donuts makes UK debut in Belfast
The Pennsylvania-based brand has opened its first store in Europe on Belfast’s Ormeau Road, serving made-to-order doughnuts alongside breakfast options, snacks, and drinks
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NewsMayor of London announces four new al fresco hotspots
Parts of the West End, Shoreditch, Brixton, and Leyton will go car-free at select hours in a bid to support the capital’s hospitality scene