All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 3
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Analysis & InsightTop 100 restaurant groups see profits jump 18%
Figures from accountancy group UHY Hacker Young also found total turnover has risen from £10.8bn to £12.9bn, representing a 19% increase
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NewsSticks’n’Sushi makes Scottish debut in Glasgow
The Danish-founded Japanese-style restaurant group will open at Glasgow’s St George Square this November, with an 8,500 sq ft space across two levels
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NewsThe Real Eating Company launches reimagined menu
The independent café group has collaborated with Steve Beadle, formerly of The River Café and Soho House, to return to its roots
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NewsNight-time closures reach all-time high
Research by the Night Time Industries Association and CGA reveals a 26.4% drop in late-night venues since March 2020, with nearly 800 venues closed in five years
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NewsFairgame turns attention to US expansion
The immersive socialising ‘fairground’ concept, which is soon to launch a new venue in the City, is scouting potential locations in New York
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NewsBrewDog co-founder steps down
Martin Dickie has left his role at the Scottish brewer and pub operator, citing personal reasons
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NewsLoungers introduces first rewards scheme
The Lounge Passport comes in response to customers looking to track their visits to Lounges across the country
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NewsKrispy Kreme UK commences turnaround plan
The chain is reviewing its retail locations, with a view to being where the customer is and ensuring the company is set up for the future
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NewsPopeyes UK appoints new FD
Stuart McNamara joins the QSR chain, having previously served as FD at Buns from Home, Flat Iron, and Côte Restaurants
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NewsCaptain D’s secures UK debut at Westwood Cross
The Tennessee-founded fast casual chain will open its first site at the Kent shopping centre, with outposts in Sussex and Hampshire to follow
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Analysis & InsightBusiness confidence sees uptick among hospitality leaders
Just over half (53%) of leaders say revenue increased year-on-year in Q2, while 28% say it dropped, according to research from CGA by NIQ and Sona
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NewsIn pictures: Dishoom Glasgow celebrates post-independence Bombay
Dishoom has unveiled the design behind its new Glasgow restaurant, blending mid-century modernism with a cinematic narrative
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Analysis & InsightSector insolvencies continue to creep up
Insolvencies in foodservice and accommodation have risen 4% month-on-month, but were down 5% from 323 in June 2024, according to RSM UK
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NewsJoseph Holt remains ‘strongly competitive’
The Manchester-based brewer and pub operator increased turnover by 3.3% to £75.9m last year
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NewsAzumi appoints new group FD
Emmalene Maxwell joins the premium restaurant group, which operates more than 25 locations globally, including Zuma and ROKA in London
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NewsGaucho Go debut ‘exceeds all expectations’
Gaucho has closed the first site under its quick-service concept, with plans to expand further after a strong customer response
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NewsUrban Baristas set to add six sites
The Aussie-inspired specialty coffee chain has six London locations in fit-out and a further nine in legals as it pushes ahead with expansion
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NewsPICK.YOUR.OWN. secures investment to accelerate rollout
The funding from Frontive Group and Cervus Investments will enable the London-based grab-and-go concept to open multiple new sites in the coming months
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NewsStonegate invests £6.5m in Slug & Lettuce
The pub company has completed refurbishments at 12 Slug & Lettuce sites, with four more planned for this year as part of a strategy to refresh the brand
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NewsTGI Fridays relaunch leads to 10% surge in covers
The turnaround strategy has led to a ‘marked improvement’ in sales performance for the casual dining chain, a month after the ‘brand revival’ on 4 July