All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 3
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NewsBrewhouse & Kitchen: ‘Hospitality is a sector under siege’
The business reported a year of “mixed” progress, citing an “unhealthy” trading environment - albeit it remains focused on adding new customers and occasions
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NewsJames Taylor steps down from BrewDog
Taylor has stepped down from his role after approximately 18 months as CEO, as new owner Tilray Brands looks to rebuild and strengthen the business
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NewsJason Cotta: ‘Costa deserves another chance’
As the former managing director, Cotta spent nearly a decade with Costa Coffee and said that leadership, investment, and innovation can help the business return to success
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NewsDamm strengthens commitment to UK market
The Spanish brewer ended 2025 with €2bn revenue, driven by expansion of its UK business as well as other international markets, and supported by its diversification strategy
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NewsBurger & Lobster launches summer-long ‘kids eat free’ offer
The restaurant group has launched the offer under the campaign line Because Families Deserve Better, designed to make eating out more affordable and enjoyable for families
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NewsNando’s to launch in New York City
The South Africa-founded chain will debut in NYC this weekend with a three-week stint in the SoHo neighbourhood, serving up its signature peri-peri chicken
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Blend Family, KIBOU, Bancone, and more
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NewsMission Mars delivers record revenue
Group revenue for the Rudy’s and Albert’s Schloss operator totalled £116.5m for the year ended 28 September 2025, rising from £92.9m the previous year
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NewsUKHospitality backs government plans to improve VAT enforcement for online giants
The government is currently consulting on these plans and has committed to using any revenue raised to improve the business rates system for hospitality businesses
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NewsTurtle Bay to enter CVA
The restaurant group said it continues to face headwinds despite significant improvements across the business after changing ownership last year, but remains confident in the long-term future of the brand
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NewsCapdesia invests in Italian chain Alice Pizza
The backer of Gail’s and Wasabi has acquired a majority stake in the Italian fast casual pizzeria chain, which was founded in Rome in 1990 and operates more than 200 sites across Italy
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InterviewsCoppa Collective: ‘We’ll look for the right opportunity without compromise’
The Coppa Club and Noci operator is on the lookout for future acquisitions after experiencing success with its evolution strategy, CEO Mark Loughborough tells MCA
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NewsWilliam Lees-Jones: ‘Andy Burnham is able to work with the business community’
The managing director of family brewer and pubco JW Lees has voiced support for Burnham’s track record in Manchester and his pledge to support family businesses
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Analysis & InsightGLP-1 uptake likely to double after approval of pill format
The number of adults using weight loss medication could increase from around three million to seven million, reshaping eating out spending even further, according to research from PwC
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NewsStonegate delivers its 'strongest six months' in history
The group delivered like-for-like sales growth across divisions, improvement in adjusted EBITDA, and remains on track for material profit growth in the full year - a “clear demonstration” its strategy is working, said CEO David McDowall
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Analysis & InsightKFC’s evolution is a ‘direct challenge’ to Wingstop’s core equity
The QSR giant is betting big on its £1.5bn UK investment, announcing major innovation, new look restaurants a fresh brand identity this week. Can the 70-year-old brand hold off challengers and remain the foremost authority on fried chicken?
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Inception Group, Lina Stores, and more
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InterviewsWatchHouse: ‘We’re able to sell more because of AI’
Damon Conn, growth & business development director at the premium coffeehouse chain, told MCA’s Hostech about some of the new technologies the company is experimenting with to boost sales
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NewsJENKI plans to double estate
The matcha concept will grow to 11 locations across London by the end of the year, and expects to become the largest dedicated matcha bar operator in Europe
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NewsIvan Ramen to relaunch with ‘tachigui’-style service
The ramen bar, opened by chef Ivan Orkin in partnership with Sessions last year, will reopen following a two-week closure to revamp operations