All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 29
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NewsGreggs achieves £2bn sales milestone
The retailer recorded an 11.3% increase in sales compared to 2023 by broadening its estate, customer appeal, and sales channels
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NewsPizzaExpress celebrates 60 years with new menu
The casual dining chain has marked its anniversary with new additions to its menu, leveraging recent trends towards spice, provenance, and indulgence
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NewsPizza GoGo sees turnover dip
Both turnover and profit were marginally down in FY24 for the pizza franchise, which operates more than 100 stores across the UK
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Analysis & InsightHospitality growth continues to lag inflation
Sales in the first four weeks of 2024 were down 0.3% year-on-year, while early data for February shows a “somewhat sluggish” performance, according to Hospitality Data Insights
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NewsPapa Johns UK comparable sales return to growth
CFO Ravi Thanawala said a consumer-centric approach, combined with menu innovation and a refreshed loyalty scheme, has helped drive 2% growth in comparable sales
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NewsEG Group announces strong Q4 performance
The Blackburn-based group’s European business grew underlying EBITDA by 19% in Q4, while a price-focused strategy in Foodservice resulted in gross profit rising 5%
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NewsJoe & the Juice appoints Jodie Bruffett as US managing director
Bruffett joins the brand from Pret A Manger, and has been tasked with growing the juice chain’s 66-strong presence in the US
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NewsRoark Capital to acquire Dave’s Hot Chicken
The private equity firm, which acquired Subway last year, has reportedly signed a deal to acquired Dave’s for roughly $1bn (£800m)
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NewsSacha Lord releases new report ahead of Spring Statement
The chair of the Night Time Industries Association has called for six key interventions to give the hospitality sector “a fighting chance”
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NewsBlack Sheep expands presence in Scotland
The coffee shop chain has opened on Edinburgh’s Lothian Road with new franchisee Usman Raiz, following franchise agreements to grow its footprint in Scotland as well as Northern Ireland
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Analysis & InsightHospitality sales fall 1.3% in January
The figure is the CGA RSM Tracker’s lowest since April 2024, and only the second month of negative trading since early 2022, attributed to a post-Christmas squeeze on spend and widespread participation in Dry January
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NewsBonchon on the lookout for franchise partners
The Korean fried chicken concept, which operates more than 455 sites worldwide, is seeking franchisees to bring the brand to the UK
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NewsCornish Bakery to add six new locations
The 66-strong independent bakery chain is building on a year of record-breaking results in 2024, which saw it achieve a 26% rise in sales
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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