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All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 28
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NewsCaffè Nero UK’s Will Stratton-Morris steps down from CEO role
Stratton-Morris has taken up a new group role as chief business development officer, with the search for a new CEO underway
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NewsPunch Pubs completes £640m refinancing
The pub company, which operates c.1,264 sites, has extended its bond financing to December 2030 while increasing the bond from £600m to £640m.
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Analysis & InsightRecession indicator? How the humble spud made its way to the high street
As KFC launches a limited edition jacket potato this week, and Subway reports “exceptional” demand for its new ‘Spudway’ range, MCA explores this new intersection where comfort food meets customisation
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NewsEL&N introduces new fine dining concept in Beirut
The boutique café group, which operates 13 outposts across the UK, has launched its new concept - House of EL&N - in Lebanon
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken confirms Roark Capital acquisition
The private equity firm behind Subway and Dunkin’ was rumoured to have signed a deal valuing the chicken chain at $1bn
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NewsThe biggest collaborations in food to go this summer
Brands including Ole & Steen, The Salad Project, Dishoom, Wahaca and Knoops have teamed up to offer some innovative takes on warm weather classics
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NewsJoe & the Juice experiments with new ‘concept store’
The brand has launched House 11 in its home market of Copenhagen, encompassing a gym, sauna, and courtyard alongside the juice bar
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Analysis & InsightWagamama drops fresh new summer menu
The new range is designed to cater to a variety of dining needs, and centred on eating out trends including personalisation, freshness, and health
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Analysis & InsightHow Stonegate navigates challenging trading periods using MiXR
The app and media network has helped the pub group drive sales and frequency during quieter periods, through personalised and more effective communications
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Analysis & InsightDigital transformation: ‘Show empathy, as change is hard’
Creams Cafe COO Oliver Rodbard took delegates at MCA’s Hostech conference through the challenges behind a tech implementation processes
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NewsPrezzo Italian launches new rewards programme
The new Club Prezzo app offers customers free or member-only pricing on select items, along with other exclusive offers and rewards
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NewsChick’N’Sours shutters London estate
The fried chicken concept has closed its two London restaurants saying the “casual dining model is broken”, but will continue to trade from KERB’s Corner Corner and via a delivery partnership with Sessions
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InterviewsTommy Banks: ‘I’m passionate about saving pubs’
The Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur speaks to MCA about breathing new life into venues through his latest venture, Jeopardy Hospitality
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Analysis & InsightOakNorth Bank: Consumer behaviour demonstrates ‘cautious optimism’
Despite underlying price pressures, the latest Sector Pulse report forecasts selective growth opportunities, particularly within suburban and community-led formats
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NewsMission Mars reports 31% group revenue growth
The Albert’s Schloss and Rudy’s Pizza operator achieved £92.9m revenue in FY24, with both brands continuing to break records in FY25
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NewsTGI Fridays debuts first breakfast menu
The new ‘Rise & Dine’ range centres on American-style breakfast classics, designed to deliver on flavour while remaining accessible
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Analysis & InsightWasabi brings Omakase to the high street
The new Omakase box is a to-go meal consisting of seven courses, designed to offer customers a tasting menu experience in a convenient format
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NewsKFC UK plans £1.5bn investment
The QSR giant said it has ambitions to become the ‘fastest growing restaurant brand for the next generation’, with plans to open a further 500 sites over the next decade
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NewsWhitbread confirms Christine Hodgson as chair
Hodgson, who is also chair of Severn Trent, replaces Adam Crozier, who will step down as chair and retire from the board on 1 September
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NewsDomino’s appoints new NED
Robyn Perriss joins the pizza group as an independent non-executive director, with Elias Diaz Sese stepping down from his position