All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 27
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NewsUKHospitality publishes support hub for businesses impacted by riots
Pasture in Bristol was among the businesses impacted by the disorder, while a video shows rioters in Hull trying to smash their way into a Greggs bakery store
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InterviewsDRG’s Café Andaluz to debut in London
Scotland-based Di Maggio’s Restaurant Group (DRG) has a site earmarked in the captal for its seven-strong tapas brand, with an eye on expanding its Sugo Pasta concept in the future
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InterviewsWingstop UK: ‘People want to experience the joy and hype together’
Co-CEO Chris Sherriff speaks to MCA about driving operational excellence, delivering experiences over transactions, and learnings from the brand’s journey in the UK, as the UK business enters into a sales process
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NewsPortobello Pub Co sees ‘clear opportunity’ ahead
The 27-strong premium pub group looks to maintain its current rate of growth, following the recent acquisition of Darwin & Wallace
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NewsWingstop UK initiates sale process
Sky News reports that Goldman Sachs is understood to have begun issuing information about Wingstop UK to third parties in past weeks
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NewsJulian Metcalfe joins Knoops board
The Itsu and Pret founder joins as a non-executive director alongside Alice Avis, as the chocolate specialist also secures EIS approval for a £5m fundraise
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NewsContinued strong performance for Liberation Group
The premium pub operator and brewer saw a like-for-like sales uplift of 6.4% in H1, with growth driven by its food offer, breakfast and brunch trade, and strong occupancy
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NewsPapa Johns appoints Todd Penegor as CEO
Penegor, mot recently president and CEO at Wendy’s, has over 20 years of experience in the restaurant and consumer goods industries
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NewsPunch Pubs: All divisions remain in growth
The Leased and Tenanted, Management Partnership, and Laine divisions all delivered like-for-like growth, with total revenue amounting to £241.5m
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NewsTonkotsu sees like-for-likes up 11%
The ramen bar concept reported turnover of £13.8m in 2023, up from £11.9m in 2022, for its nearly 18 sites as it continues to launch in new cities
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NewsEdinburgh hospitality set for 30% sales uplift
Almost 250,000 people attended the Fringe and other festivals last year, which helped deliver a 30% increase in average daily sales for hospitality venues
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NewsContinued volume-driven growth for XP Factory
The Boom Battle Bar and Escape Hunt operator has seen continued positive growth across both brands in Q1 FY25
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NewsHospitality welcomes reduction in interest rates
The Bank of England’s decision will help businesses return to investing in growth and pay back Covid debt, according to UKHospitality
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NewsJKS Restaurants strengthens retail business team
Nihal Haria-Shah has been appointed finance director, with David Furze as operations director and Deepa Bulsara as marketing director for Gymkhana Fine Foods
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NewsWendy’s ‘holds steady’ in Q2
The QSR chain reported systemwide sales growth of 8.3% in its International segment as it looks to use the UK as a foothold for further expansion across Europe
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NewsETM Group and Maven come together to launch ETM Collection
This unified approach will allow the group to leverage collective strengths, offering guests a diverse and cohesive experience across restaurants
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NewsWelcome Break reports successful year
During the peak trading period in 2023, many sites and units broke weekly trading records, delivering an excellent summer for the motorway service area operator
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NewsWingstop performing “extremely well” in UK
Global CEO Michael Skipworth said he’s excited about opportunities in international markets, with the aim of scaling to over 10,000 units worldwide
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NewsStonegate agrees debt refinancing
As part of the deal, funds managed by TDR Capital will make a c£250m shareholder contribution, “demonstrating their continued support and confidence in the future of the business and the Great British Pub”
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NewsYum! Brands to roll out voice AI
The KFC and Taco Bell operator plans to bring the tech to its brands’ drive-thrus around the world, as its digital business has more than doubled since 2019