All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 21
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Analysis & InsightBodean’s looks to reignite American BBQ trend
The London-based, Kansas-inspired restaurant concept is looking to fire up interest in smokehouse cuisine with a revamped menu and the appointment of meat guru Richard Turner
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NewsHeineken to reduce strength of Sol lager
The Dutch brewer will reduce the strength of the drink from 4.2% ABV to 3.4%, paying a lower duty band on the product
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Analysis & InsightProsus likely to have appetite for more UK businesses
Analysts noted Deliveroo shares have risen sharply since Just Eat confirmed it has agreed to a takeover by the Dutch investment group
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NewsJoe & the Juice UK delivers £77m turnover
The Denmark-founded juice and food to go chain said revenue growth was driven by an increase in same-store sales, particularly delivery turnover, which doubled in 2023
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NewsCity Restaurants Group acquires Detroit pizza concept
The parent company behind Afrikana and Mowchi is seeking franchise partners for Crave, the latest addition to its portfolio
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Analysis & InsightHow drinks are the focus of innovation in QSR
Launches like KFC’s Kwench and McDonald’s CosMc’s underscore how beverages are more than just add-ons, but a core strategy for driving growth, differentiation, and customer engagement
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NewsSir Tim Martin: NIC rises will cost Wetherspoon £1.2m per week
Speaking to Sky News, the JDW founder criticised “modern politicians” and said inflation is certain to rise in April
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NewsKFC to relocate corporate HQ from Kentucky to Texas
Parent company Yum! Brands said the move would position the group for sustainable growth, albeit Kentucky politicians called on the company to rethink its decision
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NewsUKHospitality: Inflation figures serve as ‘stark warning’
CEO Kate Nicholls warned venues will be forced to put up prices further, calling on the government to delay its “regressive changes” to employer NICs
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NewsSubway launches new ‘spudway’ range
The sandwich giant is trialling a new range of jacket potatoes, freshly made in-store daily, with toppings including cheese, beans, bacon, tuna, and chicken tikka
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Analysis & InsightInnovation spotlight: Riffs on the Sunday roast
The sacred Sunday classic popular in British restaurants and pubs is finding its way onto the menus at Indian, Caribbean, and tapas concepts. MCA explores innovative new twists on the roast dinner
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NewsGail’s algorithm helps pinpoint postcodes for expansion
Co-founder Tom Molnar revealed the system has compiled eight years of information on details like churches, schools, and tube stations in a neighourhood
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NewsUber accuses DoorDash of anticompetitive practices
Uber has filed a lawsuit in California Superior Court, claiming DoorDash coerces restaurants into using the platform as their sole provider
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News300 pubs closed for good last year, BBPA finds
New figures found that around six pubs shuttered every week in 2024, with the trade body calling for government action to prevent “completely avoidable” closures
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InterviewsLane7: ‘We’re looking to grow all three brands’
The experiential leisure operator will open a further seven sites this year, with plans to expand the Gutterball and Level X concepts as well
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Analysis & InsightCoffee and cocoa prices to stay elevated
Hot drinks are an important driver of sales and profits, but record commodity prices will keep costs high for the foreseeable future, Lynx Purchasing warns
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Analysis & InsightBeyond viral: Translating brand hype into sales
MCA looks at how brands like Wingstop, Dave’s Hot Chicken, and Popeyes have successfully inserted themselves into the zeitgest to build both hype and long-term cultural relevance
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NewsChopstix boosts turnover to £64m
The Asian-inspired QSR chain said it has been able to achieve resilient revenue growth despite a challenged backdrop, with strong sales and tight cost control
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NewsHeineken warns of weak consumer sentiment
The Dutch brewer saw growing demand for its premium brands, but warned of a decline due to weak consumer confidence in some parts of Europe
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NewsValentine’s Day bookings up by 7%
Bookings for tables of two are up 15%, although the Galentine’s Day trend may be waning, according to payments company Dojo