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All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 22
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Analysis & InsightNew research reveals appetite for elevated experiences
Managed groups’ sales have been broadly flat this year, but while people are going out less, they are spending more when they do, according to Zonal and CGA
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Analysis & InsightPubs continue to outperform rest of sector
For the sixth month in a row, pubs achieved the best growth of the major segments of hospitality, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker
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NewsGreene King invests £42m in H1
The pubco invested in 130 of its pubs and smokehouse restaurants over the first six months of 2025, with a total of 10 Hickory’s restaurants to open this year
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NewsWingstop latest opening shatters global weekly sales record
The UK business is set to complete a record year of expansion, with 20 new openings planned by the end of 2025
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NewsSimmons Bars restructures, closes four sites
The cocktail bars group filed 13 notices of intent to appoint administrators across a number affiliated limited companies
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NewsContinue Arcades targets 80+ venues
The retro gaming concept has signed a deal to open its first 10 franchised units in the South of England
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NewsStarbucks ‘ahead of schedule’ on turnaround plan
The coffee giant reported its sixth consecutive quarter of same-store sales decline, albeit CEO Brian Niccol revealed plans to ”unleash a wave of innovation that fuels growth and elevates customer service”
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NewsWasabi retail business delivers ‘exceptional’ growth
The food to go concept, which operates 40 UK stores and 4 in the US, reported turnover of £126.9m for the 52 weeks ended December 2024
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InterviewsGreggs: ‘We’re not in control of the share price, we’re in control of the business’
CEO Roisin Currie defended the retailer’s slide in profits and drop in share price, saying Greggs has increased its “robust” market share despite the slowdown
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NewsChocoberry outlines plans for 50 sites and beyond
The dessert café concept announced 53% revenue growth in H1 and is also doing “fantastic” in terms of like-for-like sales growth, UK general manager Ameer Nurmahomed tells MCA
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NewsCaffè Nero: ‘Our model is paying off’
The Nero Group delivered 8% sales growth for its UK estate between 1 March and 31 May, supported by the successful launch of its summer iced drinks menu
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NewsDavid Page in talks to raise £10m for Tasty
The placing would see Tasty renamed Bow Street Group, while the former Fulham Shore boss would take on the role of executive chairman at the London-listed Wildwood and dim t operator
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NewsGail’s yet to reach saturation point
CEO Tom Molnar said he has considered international expansion, but is yet to pull the trigger because the premium bakery chain has a long way to go in the UK
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NewsHospitality welcomes proposals to cut red tape
UKHospitality chair Kate Nicholls called for long-term plan to boost high streets and hospitality that sees both a reduction in red tape and business rates, expected in the upcoming Budget
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NewsLane7 consolidates ahead of further expansion
The competitive socialising concept sees a healthy pipeline for future opportunities across the UK, Ireland, and Germany
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NewsWelcome Break reports ‘very successful’ year
The motorway service area operator saw a record performance in terms of EBITDA profitability, followed by strong momentum in the beginning of 2025
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NewsMegan’s grows revenue by 13%
The 21-strong neighbourhood restaurant group exited its Clapham Common site and is actively seeking to exit another, but said it remains committed to “disciplined, selective” expansion
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InterviewsWetherspoon: ‘We haven’t reduced opening or staff hours’
The pubco is trying to be “as efficient as possible” to cope with labour costs, but endeavours to draw in customers with “good service”, chairman Tim Martin tells MCA
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NewsSt Austell appoints Don Davis as CFO
Formerly of Hush, ASOS, and Homebase, Davis brings 30 years of retail experience and will replace current CFO Colin Stratton in August
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InterviewsAuntie Anne’s: ‘We certainly see scope for 150’
The pretzel concept is on target to reach 50 UK sites by the end of the year, and is seeking to become a household name in the longer term, MD Max Burton tells MCA