All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 3
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NewsWhitbread F&B sales drop 16% in Q1
The Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, and Bar+Block operator said the numbers were in line with expectations as it continues to rationalise its restaurant estate
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NewsState of Play Hospitality completes new debt facility
The Hijingo, Bounce, and Flight Club North America operator achieved $59.8m group revenue for the 12 months to March 2025, with a new $32.5m facility to support expansion
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InterviewsBig Table turns to AI for sales forecasting and labour deployment
Speakers from The Big Table Group and Heartwood Collection discussed how tech can support functions beyond sales forecasting and labour scheduling at MCA’s Hostech
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NewsDeliveroo shareholders agree takeover by DoorDash
The shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the takeover announced on 6 May
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NewsNew and mature venues drive growth for State of Play
The operator of Bounce, Hijingo, and Flight Club North America reported nearly £50m turnover in its most recent accounts, as it continues rolling out venues around the globe
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NewsCarl’s Jr confirms further six restaurants
The Boparan-operated QSR chain recently launched its ‘most successful European opening to date’ in Cardiff, with Swansea, Manchester, Southampton, Bristol, York, and Leeds to follow
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InterviewsAzzurri Group: ‘We’re trying to invest for growth’
Digital & technology director Jim Hingston discusses how the restaurant group is using tech to drive sales and frequency, rather than only to cut costs
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Analysis & InsightCost increases continue to drive menu inflation
Average menu inflation – at 6.8% - remains above total food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation of 3%, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsPub sector increases commitment to DEI
Companies including Fuller’s, Greene King, and Punch Pubs have committed to furthering diversity and inclusion in support of the BBPA’s Open To All charter
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Analysis & InsightEating out market shifts from expansion to optimisation
Strategic consolidation, brand repositioning, and tech innovation are among the top trends shaping the competitive landscape in 2025, according to Lumina Intelligence
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InterviewsCaravan’s Laura Harper-Hinton on quality-controlled growth
Following the MBO in March this year, the all-day dining group will continue to open one or two locations per year while maximising channels for its coffee business
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken to add seven to UK estate
The brand is set to launch in Birmingham and Manchester in the coming weeks, with its London debut continuing to deliver phenomenal volumes six months post-launch
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NewsNIC changes contribute to more than 100,000 job losses
The damaging impact necessitates an urgent review and reversal of the increases, UKHospitality has said
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NewsMowgli strengthens leadership team
The TriSpan-backed Indian restaurant group has appointed Tom Hatcher as business development director and Emily Weston as marketing director
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NewsInsomnia Cookies to scale to 1,800 openings per year
Krispy Kreme has sold its remaining stake in the late night cookie concept to Mistral Equity Partners and Verlinvest, in a transaction which will accelerate Insomnia’s growth
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NewsRobust trading and estate management drives returns for Fuller’s
The pub company achieved like-for-like growth across food, drink, and accommodation, and further announced Simon Emeny will become executive chairman next month
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InterviewsJoe & the Juice: ‘It’s still only the beginning for us in the UK’
CEO Thomas Nørøxe tells MCA the food to go chain continues to see potential for up to 500 sites in the UK alone, with growth to be found across new day parts, formats, and occasions
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Analysis & InsightWarmest spring on record sparks surge in eating and drinking out
Pubs and bars were the biggest winners, while QSR overtook coffee and sandwich shops to hold the biggest share of all eating out occasions
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InterviewsThe Athenian looks to double bricks-and-mortar estate
The Greek concept operates more than 100 delivery kitchens, but seeks to increase brand visibility by opening 5-10 new sites over the next 12 months, founder Tim Vasilakis tells MCA
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NewsTwo Magpies on track for another profitable year
The café and bakery group achieved a £450k profit in its last financial year by focusing on improving efficiencies to combat increasing costs